length TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the av ailable amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5  150)
= 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
CAUTION
■When you secure cargo with the deck rails
●Spread out tie-down/support locations evenly along the length of the
rails.
●Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.
●To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking, make
sure the deck rail accessories su ch as storage box are securely
attached on the deck rails.

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Selecting trailer ballUse the correct trailer ball for your application. Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer
coupler. Most couplers are
stamped with the required trailer
ball size.
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of
the lock washer and nut by at
least 2 threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole
diameter size.
Trailer
classTypical trailer ball
size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (Thi s is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack-
knifing and a loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet
or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use fifth gear (5-speed
manual transmission), sixth gear (6-speed manual transmission),
or do not put the transmission in D (automatic transmission).

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3-2. Using the multimedia system
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Interior and exterior features
●
AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps)
● Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and
CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is
not finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the
disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
● Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) UDF (2.01 or lower)
MP3, WMA and AAC files written in any format other than those listed
above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may
not be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
● File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are
those with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
● Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the multimedia system is compatible with multi session discs, it is pos-
sible to play discs that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. However, only
the first session can be played.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions2WD models except PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
4WD models and PreRunner (except Regular Cab models)
*: Unladen vehicle
Cab typeRegular Cab
Access Cab
Double CabExcept
X-RunnerX-Runner
Overall length 190.4 in.
(4835 mm) 208.1 in.
(5285 mm) 208.5 in.
(5295 mm) 208.1 in.
(5285 mm)
Overall width 72.2 in. (1835 mm) 74.0 in.
(1880 mm) 74.6 in.
(1895 mm)
Overall height*65.8 in.
(1670 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm) 65.6 in.
(1665 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in.
(2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread
61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Rear tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Cab typeRegular CabAccess Cab
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height*69.9 in. (1775 mm)70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread 63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread63.4 in. (1610 mm)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight
2WD models except PreRunner
*: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight. Contact your
Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deckWith long deck
Overall length 208.1 in. (5285 mm) 221.3 in. (5620 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height*
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine70.3 in. (1785 mm)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase
127.4 in. (3235 mm) 140.6 in. (3570 mm)
Front tread 63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread63.4 in. (1610 mm)
Cab typeEngineDeck type
Vehicle capacity
weight (Occupant + luggage)
*
Regular Cab2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
Long deck
1150 lb. (520 kg)
Access Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine1050 lb. (475 kg)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine850 lb. (385 kg)
Double Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine950 lb. (430 kg)