towing capacity TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

214 2-5. Driving information
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 527)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg)  A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*1: A = Weight of people
*2: B = Total load capacity
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occu\
rred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
CAUTION
■ Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (905 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2265 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic transmission
4-speed models
5-speed models
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Fluid capacity*10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV
Fluid capacity*
Vehicles without towing package
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
11.5 qt. (10.9 L, 9.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type (4-speed models)
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Type
T-IV” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
■ Automatic transmission fluid type (5-speed models)
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.

590 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 164
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 373
Deck ...................................... 372
Deck hooks ........................... 374
Deck rails .............................. 212
Tie-down cleats ..................... 375
Detachable pole antenna......... 344
Dimension................................. 526
Dinghy towing .......................... 244
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 408
Doors Access doors...........................41
Door glasses ...........................75
Door lock ...........................34, 37
Open door warning light ........ 487
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................72
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 198
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 487
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 487
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 132
Correct posture .......................84
Driving assist systems........... 201
Procedures ............................ 130
Winter driving tips.................. 219
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 452
If the engine will not start ...... 511
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 512
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 514
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 484
If the warning light turns on ... 484 If you have a flat tire ............. 494
If you lose your keys ............. 513
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 482
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 521
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 523
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 475
If your vehicle overheats ....... 518
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 474
Engine
Compartment ........................ 414
Engine switch ........................ 141
Exhaust gas .......................... 137
Hood ..................................... 412
How to start the engine ......... 141
Identification number............. 531
If the engine will not start ...... 511
Ignition switch ....................... 141
Immobilizer system ................. 81
Overheating .......................... 518
Warning light ......................... 485
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 537
Checking ............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219
Temperature gauge .............. 155
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 155
Engine immobilizer system ...... 81
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219
Warning light ......................... 485
Engine switch........................... 141
Event data recorder ................... 27D
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595
Alphabetical index
Switch
A-TRAC switch ..................... 191
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 200
Cruise control switch ............ 172
DAC switch ........................... 198
Emergency flashers switch... 474
Engine switch ....................... 141
Fog light switch..................... 165
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 187
Hazard light switch ............... 474
Headlights switch ................. 162
Ignition switch ....................... 141
Light switch........................... 162
Power door lock switch........... 38
Power window switch ............. 75
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 195
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 99
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 431
Turn signal lights .................. 151
VSC OFF switch ........... 193, 202
Window lock switch ................ 75
Wiper and washer ................ 166
Tachometer .............................. 155
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 42
Tailgate................................... 42
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 468, 472
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 546
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 542 Tire information
Glossary ................................555
Size .......................................552
Tire identification number ......551
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................553
Tires Chains ...................................220
Checking ...............................430
If you have a flat tire ..............494
Identification number .............551
Inflation pressure...................542
Inflation pressure sensor .......431
Information ............................550
Replacing ..............................494
Rotating tires .........................430
Size .......................................542
Snow tires .............................434
Spare tire...............................494
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................431
Tire pressure warning system ........................430, 491
Warning light .........................487
Tools .........................................494
Total load capacity...................217
Towing Bumper towing ......................233
Dinghy towing........................244
Emergency towing.................475
Fifth wheel trailer ...................231
Trailer towing.........................223
Traction control system ..........201
TRAC .........................................201
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................151
Replacing light bulbs ...........................467, 468
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................546
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.