2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

Type B

390

Type D

If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced. See “Fuse locations” on page 364 in Sec- tion 7−1 for locations of the fuses. Turn the engine switch and inoperative component off. Pull the suspected fuse straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See page 411 in Section 8 for the functions controlled by each circuit.

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Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull−out tool. The location of the pull−out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good. If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse into the clip. Only install a fuse with the amperage rat- ing designated on the fuse box lid. If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the “A/C” fuse, which may be dispensable for nor- mal driving, and use it if its amperage rating is the same. If you cannot use one of the same amper- age, use one that is lower, but as close to the rating as possible. If the amperage is fuse might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip. It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve- hicle for emergencies.

that specified,

lower

than

the

the new

If fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am- perage rating, or any other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause ex- tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Make sure that the fuse box lid has been closed securely after closing it.

Adding washer fluid If any washer does not work, the wash- er tank may be empty. Add washer fluid. You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where tempera- tures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

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following

illustrations show how

Replacing light bulbs— The to gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the engine switch and light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

D To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light bulbs while they are hot.

D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

the

The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. This is not a problem because the is caused by fogging temperature difference between the outside and the windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if there large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or if there is water pooled light, contact your Toyota dealer.

inside of

inside

lens,

is a

just

like

the

the

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W Type

Headlights (high and low beam) Front fog lights

Parking and front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights

Stop/tail and rear side marker lights Back−up lights

License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light

Personal lights

— 60/55

9145

—

4157
NAK

42

27/8

3157A 27/8

3157

27/8

921

168

168

—

168

18

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—Headlights

A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: H10 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Double end bulbs

LS73005

LS73006

1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-

tor. Remove the rubber cover. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Release

the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring.

To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the mounting hole.

the cutouts of

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—Front fog lights

LS73007

LS73020

LS73021

3. Install the rubber cover as shown and fit it securely on the boss. Then plug in the connector.

Make sure the rubber cover fits securely on the bulb base and the mounting body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise

and remove it.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Pull the bulb out of the base. Install

a new bulb.

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—Parking and front side marker lights

—Front turn signal lights

LS73022

LS73008

LS73010

3. Install the bulb base into the mount-

ing hole by turning it clockwise.

LS73009

LS73011

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—Rear turn signal, stop/tail, rear side marker and back−up lights

—License plate lights

LS73012

LS73014

LS73015

Remove the bolts.

a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail and rear side marker light c: Back−up light

Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

LS73013

LS73016

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—High mounted stoplight

LS73017

LS73018a

LS73019

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SECTION 8

SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Vehicle capacity weight Towing capacity Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses

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400
402
405
405
405
406
410
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Dimensions Two−wheel drive models except PreRunner

mm (in.)

Regular cab models

Access cab models

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height∗2

Wheelbase

Front tread

Rear tread

∗1: With P255/45R18
∗2: Unladen vehicle

4835 (190.4)

1835 (72.2)

1670 (65.8)

2780 (109.4)

1550 (61.0)

1550 (61.0)

5285 (208.1)

1835 (72.2) 1880 (74.0)∗1
1670 (65.8) 1655 (65.2)∗1

3230 (127.2)

1550 (61.0) 1580 (62.2)∗1

1550 (61.0) 1580 (62.2)∗1

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Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner

Overall length

Overall width Overall height∗1
Wheelbase

Front tread

Rear tread ∗1: Unladen vehicle

Regular cab models

Access cab models

4835 (190.4)

1895 (74.6)

1775 (69.9)

2795 (110.0)

1600 (63.0)

1610 (63.4)

5285 (208.1)

1895 (74.6)

1775 (69.9)

3245 (127.8)

1600 (63.0)

1610 (63.4)

Double cab models

mm (in.)

Short deck

5285 (208.1)

1895 (74.6)

1780 (70.1)

3245 (127.8)

1600 (63.0)

1610 (63.4)

Long deck

5620 (221.3)

1895 (74.6)

1780 (70.1)

3580 (140.9)

1600 (63.0)

1610 (63.4)

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Vehicle capacity weight Two−wheel drive models except PreRunner

Cab type

Regular cab

Access cab

Engine

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine 2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Deck type

Long deck

Long deck

Long deck

kg (lb.) Vehicle capacity weight∗1,2

567 (1250)

567 (1250)

386

(850)

∗1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo. ∗2:

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.

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PreRunner

Cab type

Regular cab

Access cab

Engine

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine 2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Double cab

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Deck type

Long deck

Long deck

Long deck Short deck Long deck

kg (lb.) Vehicle capacity weight∗1,2

590 (1300)

590 (1300)

590 (1300) 590 (1300) 590 (1300)

∗1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo. ∗2:

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.

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Four−wheel drive models

Cab type

Regular cab

Access cab

Engine

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine 2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Double cab

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Deck type

Long deck

Long deck

Long deck Short deck Long deck

kg (lb.) Vehicle capacity weight∗1,2

590 (1300)

590 (1300)

547 (1205) 544 (1200) 522 (1150)

∗1: Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver, passengers and cargo. ∗2:

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.

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Towing capacity∗ Without towing package 1587 kg

Engine Model:

(3500 lb.)

2TR−FE and 1GR−FE

With towing package

∗: Trailer weight + cargo weight

2948 kg

(6500 lb.)

Type:

2TR−FE engine

4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

1GR−FE engine

6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):

2TR−FE engine

95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)

1GR−FE engine

94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

2TR−FE engine 1GR−FE engine

2694 (164.3) 3956 (241.4)

Fuel Fuel type:

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

80 (21.1, 17.6)

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Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

Automatic adjustment

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Intake Exhaust

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)

Spark plug type:

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

DENSO NGK

SK20HR11
ILFR6C11

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

DENSO NGK

K20HR−U11
LFR6C11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):

1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Recommended oil viscosity: 2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

SAE 5W−20 or 0W−20

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

With filter Without filter

5.8 (6.1, 5.1) 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

Two−wheel drive models except Pre- Runner

With filter Without filter

Four−wheel PreRunner

drive

4.5 (4.8, 4.0) 4.2 (4.4, 3.7) models and

With filter Without filter

5.2 (5.5, 4.6) 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) in “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to grade and viscosity. Oil grade:

following

is used

satisfy

the

SOIL20

Outside temperature

ILSAC multigrade engine oil

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4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

SAE 5W−30

COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

BATTERY Open voltage∗ at 20°C (68°F):

Outside temperature

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

With manual transmission

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

8.7
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

(9.1, 7.6)

9.7 (10.3, 8.5)

With automatic transmission

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

8.6
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

(9.1, 7.6)

9.6 (10.1, 8.5)

Coolant type:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Fully charged Half charged Discharged

12.6—12.8 V 12.2—12.4 V 11.8—12.0 V ∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights turned off

Charging rates:

5 A max.

CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in.):

5—15 (0.2—0.6)

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

2.7 L 4−cylinder (2TR−FE) engine

Two−wheel drive models

Four−wheel drive models

4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine

2.6 (2.7, 2.3)

2.2 (2.3, 1.9)

1.8 (1.9, 1.6)

Oil type:

Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 75W−90

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4−speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (5−speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)

Fluid type:

Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)

Fluid type:

Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

in

listed

Guide”

is necessary

Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. Generally, to change it automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions your “Scheduled Maintenance or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV” (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) in assuring optimum transmission perfor- mance. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your trans- mission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic trans- mission of your vehicle. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

to aid

in

listed

Guide”

is necessary

Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. Generally, to change it automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions your “Scheduled Maintenance or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring optimum transmission performance. Notice: 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 ultimate- ly damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

TRANSFER Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.0 (1.1, 0.9)

Oil type:

Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 75W−90
DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Two−wheel drive models except PreRun- ner

3.31 (3.5, 2.9) Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner

Front (four−wheel drive models)

Rear

Oil type:

1.50 (1.6, 1.3)

2.80 (3.0, 2.5)

Without limited−slip differential Hypoid gear oil API GL−5

With limited−slip differential

Hypoid gear oil for limited−slip dif- ferential API GL−5

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Lever type—when pulled with the force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 44.9 lbf)

7—10 clicks

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

STEERING Wheel free play:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III

Recommended oil viscosity:

Front

SAE 75W−90

Rear

Above −18_C (0_F)

SAE 90

Below −18_C (0_F)

SAE 80W or 80W−90

CHASSIS LUBRICATION Front drive shaft thrust bushings:

Synthetic oil and chassis grease, NLGI No.1

lithium soap base

Propeller shafts:

Spiders

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

Slide yokes

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or Molybdenum−disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) when the engine is stopped and after de- press the brake pedal several times, mm (in.): Two−wheel drive models except PreRunner Without the vehicle stability control sys- tem 109 (4.3) With the vehicle stability control system 89 (3.5)

Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner

Without the vehicle stability control sys- tem

105 (4.1) With the vehicle stability control system 88 (3.4)

Pedal free play, mm (in.):

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment:

Pedal type—when depressed with force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf)

the

7—10 clicks

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Tires Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size:

Tire size

Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Rear

Front

Spare∗1

Wheel size

P215/70R15 97S

200 (2.0, 29)

220 (2.2, 32)

220 (2.2, 32)

P245/75R16 109S

200 (2.0, 29)

200 (2.0, 29)

200 (2.0, 29)

15 6J 15 6JJ 16 7J 16 7JJ 16 7JJ

P265/70R16 111T P265/65R17 110S P255/45R18 99V ∗1: If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflation pressure

220 (2.2, 32) 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35)

200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35)

220 (2.2, 32) 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35)

17 7 1/2JJ

18 8JJ

as soon as possible.

For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add the tire inflation pressure given below to the front tires and rear tires, but never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall. Except P255/45R18
P255/45R18
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):

20 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2, 0.2 bar, 3 psi) 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 0.3 bar, 4 psi)

113 (11.5, 85)

NOTE: For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure”

through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, pages 376 through 385, in Section 7−2.

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Fuses

LS80001

LS80002

Engine compartment

Instrument panel

13. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-

light (low beam), front fog lights

14. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right−hand head-

light (high beam)

15. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-

light (high beam), meter and gauge

16. ETCS 10 A: Multiport

injection system/sequential multiport injec- tion system, electronic throttle control system

fuel

fuel

17. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system 18. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

Fuses (type A) 1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system 2. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights 3. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail

lights)

4. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted stop light, vehicle stability control sys- tem, anti−lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection sys- tem, towing converter

5. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-

tem

6. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system

fuel

7. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-

troller

8. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery 9. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter 10. TRN−HAZ 15 A: Turn signal

lights, emergency flashers, meter and gauge

11. RADIO NO.2 30 A: Audio system 12. HEAD

(LO RH) 10 A: Right−hand

headlight (low beam)

19. HORN 10 A: Horn 20. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec- tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- jection system

21. ECU−B 7.5 A: Wireless remote control system, air conditioning system, multi- plex communication system, engine im- mobilizer system, meter and gauge, clock, front passenger occupant classi- fication system 22. DOME 7.5 A:

light, personal

Interior

lights

23. RADIO NO.1 10 A: Audio system

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24. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi- port fuel injection system, meter and gauge, clutch start cancel switch

25. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection tem/sequential multiport system, engine immobilizer system, anti−lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system

fuel

27. TAIL 10 A: Tail

26. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge, emergency flashers, front passenger’s seat belt warning system lights,

license plate lights, parking lights, multiport fuel in- jection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, front fog lights, instru- ment panel light control, illuminations

28. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside rear view mirrors, audio system, power outlets

29. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets 30. DR LCK 20 A: Door lock system

31. IG1 NO.2 10 A: Anti−lock brake sys- tem, vehicle stability control system, stop lights, charging system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi- port fuel injection system, air condition- ing system, instrument panel light con- trol, clutch start cancel switch, rear differential lock system, power outlets, tire pressure warning system

32. IG1 10 A: Back−up lights, air condition- ing system, passenger airbag manual on−off switch, shift lock system

33. P RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger’s

power window (right side)

34. P FR P/W 20 A: Front passenger’s

power window

35. WSH 10 A: Wipers and washer 36. D RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger’s

power window (left side)

37. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive system,

rear differential lock system

38. WIP 30 A: Wipers and washer Fuses (type B) 39. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “AC SKT”, “DR LCK”, “D FR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “P FR P/W”, “P RR P/W”

40. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “IG1”, “IG1 NO.2”,

“WIP”, “WSH”, “4WD”, “STA”

41. HEATER 50 A: “A/C”, air conditioning

system

42. ABS NO.1 50 A: Anti−lock brake sys-

tem, vehicle stability control system

43. AM2 30 A: “IGN”, “GAUGE”, multiport injection system/sequential multi-

fuel port fuel injection system

44. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system

fuel

45. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-

tem, vehicle stability control system

46. D FR P/W 30 A: Power windows Fuses (type C) 47. AC SKT 100 A: Cigarette lighter, pow-

er outlets

Fuses (type D) 48. ALT 120 A (without towing package)/ 140 A (with towing package): “AM1”, “AC SKT”, “FR FOG”, “STOP”, “OBD”, “J/B”, “TOWING TAIL”, “TOWING BRK”, “BATT CHG”

“HEATER”,

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SECTION 9

FOR OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) Camper information

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414
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., (Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331). If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve- hicles, it may order a recall and remedy However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

campaign.

Inc.

Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)— The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more de- tailed seat belt instructions in English.

go

1−888−327−4236

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll−free at (TTY: 1−800−424−9153); to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washing- ton, DC 20590. You can also ob- tain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.saf- ercar.gov.

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of

Camper information— This information has been prepared in ac- cordance with regulation issued by the Na- tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on truck−camper loading. Your Toyota dealer will help an- swer any questions you may have as you read this information.

the U.S. Department

—Center of gravity location

Recommended location for cargo center of gravi- ty for cargo weight rating

Rear end of truck bed

LS90001

The figures given in the illustration indi- cate the recommended center of gravity zone.

Regular cab models Access cab models Except X−Runner

X−Runner∗

Double cab models

With short deck

With long deck

mm (in.)

917
(36.1)

917
(36.1)

—

807
(31.8) 706
(27.8)

1267
(49.9)

1267
(49.9)

—

1157
(45.6) 911
(35.9)

∗:

Truck−campers cannot be used with the X−Runner since it is not designed for them.

CAUTION

If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far forward, the front axle may be over- loaded.

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—Cargo weight rating and proper matching

Camper center of gravity

LS90003a

Recommended center of gravity location zone

Cargo weight rating Regular cab models

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner

430 kg (950 lb.) 3 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner

362 kg (800 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

3 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

385 kg (850 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

453 kg (1000 lb.)

3 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

385 kg (850 lb.)

Access cab models

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner

430 kg (950 lb.) 4 people, 2TR−FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner

294 kg (650 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 2TR−FE engine, PreRunner

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

453 kg (1000 lb.)

4 people, 2TR−FE engine, 4WD

317 kg (700 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

410 kg (905 lb.)

4 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

274 kg (605 lb.)

Double cab models with short deck

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

249 kg (550 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

408 kg (900 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

204 kg (450 lb.)

Double cab models with long deck

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

453 kg (1000 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, PreRunner

249 kg (550 lb.)

2 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

385 kg (850 lb.)

5 people, 1GR−FE engine, 4WD

181 kg (400 lb.)

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When the truck is used to carry a slide−in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed addi- tional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity should fall with- in recommended center of gravity zone when installed.

truck’s

the

CAUTION

Be careful—overloading can cause dangerous braking and handling prob- lems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

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—Gross axle and vehicle weight ratings

Gross axle weight rating

Gross vehicle weight rating

LS90005

LS90007

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

Not exceed GVWR

items

loose

Secure to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to de- termine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label which is located on the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 284 in Section 2 for the Certifica- tion Label location. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

loads should not exceed

GAWR Two−wheel drive models except PreRun- ner

Front Rear

1079 kg (2380 lb.) 1217 kg (2685 lb.) Four−wheel drive models and PreRunner 1249 kg (2755 lb.) 1410 kg (3110 lb.)

Front Rear

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GVWR Two−wheel drive models except PreRun- ner

Regular cab models

Access cab models 2TR−FE engine

1GR−FE engine

PreRunner

Regular cab models

Access cab models

Double cab models

2063 kg (4550 lb.)

2199 kg (4850 lb.)

2086 kg (4600 lb.)

2268 kg (5000 lb.)

2381 kg (5250 lb.)

2426 kg (5350 lb.)

Four−wheel drive models

Regular cab models

Access cab models

Double cab models

2313 kg (5100 lb.)

2426 kg (5350 lb.)

2472 kg (5450 lb.) If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, please call the following number: U.S. OWNERS:

D When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Toyota Customer Experience Center

Toll−free:1−800−331−4331

CANADIAN OWNERS:

D Hawaii:

Servco Automotive Customer Services

D When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre

Toll−free:1−888−272−5515

Toll−free:1−888−TOYOTA−8 or 1−888−869−6828

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. Please access our websites for further information.

D The U.S. mainland D Hawaii D Canada

www.toyota.com www.toyotahawaii.com www.toyota.ca

© 2008 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If you cannot increase engine speed D If your vehicle overheats D If you have a flat tire D If your vehicle needs to be towed D Tips for driving during break–in period D How to start the engine D General maintenance D Complete index Gas station information Fuel type:

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271
304
357
NO TAG

f(cid:2)U–4

UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher See page 271 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 371 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 376 through 385. Tire inflation pressure: See page 410.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause is ignored. You are injury to people if the warning informed about what you must or must not do in injury to yourself and order to reduce the risk of others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

the safety symbol When you see shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important Section for you and your family to read. Section 1−3 describes the function and operation concern- ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys- tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you should be aware of. These systems work together along with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the equal level of restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ- ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision. However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air- bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources of death or serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example of how the instructions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami- ly in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle.

Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer- tain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Be- sides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the following information:

D Engine speed D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not D Vehicle speed D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D Position of the transmission selector lever D Whether the driver and front passenger wore the

seat belts or not

D Driver’s seat position D Front passenger’s occupant classification

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D SRS airbag deployment data D SRS airbag system diagnostic data

If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC) system, its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may con- tain another EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which the VSC EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of the following information:

D Behavior of the vehicle D Steering wheel angle D Vehicle speed D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D To what extent the brake pedal was applied D To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of

the 4 wheels

D vehicle stability control system diagnostic data

The information above is intended to be used for the pur- pose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike gen- eral data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

D An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leas-

ing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained

D Officially requested by the police or other authorities D Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit D Ordered by the court

However, if necessary Toyota will:

D Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety

performance

D Disclose the data to a third party for research pur- poses without disclosing details of the vehicle own- er, and only when it is deemed necessary

D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identifi- cation information to a non−Toyota organization for research purposes

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others further

information, please refer

Information Booklet” or

For Warranty Supplement”.

to the “Owner’s “Owner’s Manual

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci- fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in- formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

CAUTION

D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects and other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing

thoroughly with soap and water.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi- tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile two−way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect the following electronic systems, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

D Multiport

fuel