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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service. In
consultation with them, have your ve-
hicle towed using either (a) or (b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
hicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in ºÐEmergency tow-
ingº in this part.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
Two- wheel drive modelsÐ
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From frontÐ
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake and
put the transmission in neutral. Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
From rearÐ Place the ignition key in the
ºACCº position.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to
ensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end ofthe raised vehicle. Otherwise, the
bumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged dur-ing towing.
Do not tow with the key removed or in the ºLOCKº position, as thesteering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the frontwheels straight while towing.
(b) Using flat bed truck

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Four- wheel drive modelsÐ
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From frontÐ
Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly under
the rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-
ing dolly, release the parking brake, put
the transmission in neutral and set the
transfer in ºH2º mode. Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to the
transmission.
From rearÐ We recommend using a tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do
not use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the ºACCº position, put the trans-
mission in neutral and set the transfer in
ºH2º mode. Disengage both free- wheeling
hubs if so equipped.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the ºLOCKº position when towingfrom the rear without a towing dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the frontwheels straight.
(b) Using flat bed truck
(c) Towing with sling type truck
All modelsÐ
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei- ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to the emergency towing hook
under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-
treme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-
ic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing cable
or chain. The hook and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake,
put the transmission in neutral (manual) or
ºNº (automatic) and set the transfer in
ºH2º mode. The key must be in ºACCº
(engine off) or ºONº (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
ÐEmergency towing
(four- wheel drive models and
Pre Runner)

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner2RZ- FE engine With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ- FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner
3RZ- FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ- FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade: API grade SJ, ºEnergy- Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner
With manual transmission2RZ- FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ- FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ- FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ- FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner
With manual transmission3RZ- FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ- FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ- FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent
With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain
water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage *
at 20 5C (68 5F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ- FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four- wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engineUp to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
5VZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four- wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D- II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
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 Pre Runner 2RZ- FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ- FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner
Front (except Pre Runner)A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
Short wheel baseWith rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock system 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock system 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL- 5