towing capacity TOYOTA TACOMA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

1794-1. Before driving
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Driving
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 t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l 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 loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 182)
Capacity and distribution

1984-1. Before driving
WARNING
■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. V ehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differentl y 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. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 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.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a tur n, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc., to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped) when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhil l
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhi lls. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshi ft. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhi ll
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
● Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

5378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill—reference
*)With filterWithout filter
2TR-FE engine6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
without towing
package6.1 qt.
(5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
5.9 qt.
(5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
with towing
package6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

5398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
2TR-FE
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Without towing package:
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2TR-FE engine
DENSO FK20HR-A8
2GR-FKS engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.

5418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity
*
2TR-FE engine 9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine
Vehicles without towing package:
10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Toyota Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equiva-
lent
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
NOTICE
■
Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “ T O Y O TA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal perfor mance.
Cluch
Clutch free play0.2 — 0.6 in. (5 — 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

606Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 425Chains................................... 324
Checking ............................... 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Information ............................ 549
Replacing .............................. 504
Rotating tires......................... 425
Size ....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 325
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 426
Warning light ......................... 477
Warning message ......... 484, 486
Tonneau cover ......................... 362
Tools ......................................... 505
Top tether strap ................... 66, 68
Total load capacity .......... 182, 533
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 190
Dinghy towing ....................... 200
Emergency towing ................ 470
Trailer towing ........................ 183
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 236
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 243
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 317
Transmission ........................... 210 Automatic transmission......... 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Manual transmission ............. 215
Power mode switch............... 211
S mode ................................. 212 Trip meters ................................. 98
Turn signal lights .................... 217
Replacing light
bulbs................... 454, 457, 460
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 545
USB charging ports................. 375
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 545
Vanity mirrors .......................... 368
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 535
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 317
Voice command system
*
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 317
U
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607Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake Override System ............................... 485
Brake system ....... ......... 475, 482
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 289
Crawl Control ........................ 314
Downshifting ......................... 214
Four-wheel drive control ....... 297
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
Key reminder ........................ 202
Light reminder ....................... 222
Open door ............................. 488
Open moon roof ............ 164, 490
Parking brake................ 476, 489
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Reverse warning ................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 476
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 475
Brake system ....... ................. 475
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light.............. 476
Parking brake indicator ......... 476
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 476
Seat belt reminder light ......... 476
Slip indicator ......................... 476
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure......................... 477
Warning messages .................. 482 Washer ..................................... 229
Checking............................... 424
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 486
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 182
Cargo weight rating .............. 583
Gross axle weight rating ....... 584
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 585
Load limits ............................ 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 182, 187
TWR ............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 533
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 437
Size....................................... 543
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Power windows..................... 156
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless charger ..................... 377
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Replacing the battery............ 443
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”