1996 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual

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AB
Two-wheel
drive models
Normal cab models 1397 mm 838 mm 55.0 in. 33.0 in.
Xtra-cab models 2RZ-FE engine 1397 mm 1016 mm 55.0 in. 33.0 in.
5VZ-FE engine 1193 mm 1066 mm 47.0 in. 42.0 in.
Four-wheel
drive models 1397 mm 838 mm
55.0 in. 33.0 in. The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity zone.
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.!
Cargo weight rating
Two-wheel drive models Normal cab modelsWith 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
Xtra-cab models With 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
With 5 occupants 295 kg (650 lb.)
ÐCargo weight rating and
proper matching
ÐCenter of gravity location

190Four-wheel drive models
Normal cab models
With 2 or 3 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
Xtra-cab models With 2 or 3 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 5 occupants 317 kg (700 lb.) 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 the truck's recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.
CAUTION
Be carefulÐoverloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling
problems, and can damage your ve-
hicle and its tires.!
Secure loose items 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 deter-
mine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the Gross
Axle Wei ght Ratings (GAWR). The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GAWR and GVWR are indicated on
the Certification Label. See Your T oyota's
identificationº in Part 2 for the Certification
Label location.
ÐGross axle and vehicle weight ratings

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GAWR
Two-wheel drive modelsFront 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Two-wheel drive models
Normal cab models1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtra-cab models 2040 kg(4500 lb.)
Four-wheel drive models 3RZ-FE engine 2270 kg(5000 lb.)
5VZ-FE engine 2315 kg(5100 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, shift or re- move items to bring all weights below theratings.

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