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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should
go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off
the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and ped-
al effort may be increased. There may be
a problem somewhere in the brake sys-
tem. Check the fluid level of the see-
through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.

If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Lightand Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver 's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light keeps flashing and the
buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger 's Seat Belt Re- minder Light
This light reminds you to buckle up the
front passenger 's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless
the front passenger fastens the belt, the
light keeps flashing.
If luggage load is placed on the front
passenger seat, depending on its weight
and how it is placed on the seat, built- in
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
keep flashing.
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
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Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
Luggage stowage precautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:

Put luggage or cargo in the rear deck
when at all possible. Be sure all items
are secured in place.

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.

For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION

To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything behind the
front seats higher than the seat-
backs (access cab models). Keep
luggage or packages low, as close
to the floor as possible.

Never allow anyone to ride in the
rear deck. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.

Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver's field
of view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
cargo weight specified in Part 8.
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Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
Pº (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the front wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger- and- load- carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safe-
ty and the safety of others, you must not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Ask your
local Toyota dealer for further details be-
fore towing.
We recommend you use a weight distribut-
ing hitch when towing to keep your ve-
hicle level with the ground.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-formation on additional requirementssuch as a towing kit, etc.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits. The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at highway weighing stations, build-
ing supply companies, trucking companies,
junk yards, etc.
CAUTION

The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
Standard cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission 2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission
2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
2222 kg (4900 lb.)
Limited grade 2154 kg (4750 lb.)
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Four- wheel drive modelsManual transmission 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Limited grade
2199 kg (4850 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine Two- wheel drive models
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models SR5 grade
3220 kg (7100 lb.)
Limited grade 3175 kg (7000 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
Automatic transmission
2336 kg (5150 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission
2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)Access cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 2199 kg (4850 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
3220 kg (7100 lb.)If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
combination of the gross trailer
weight added to the total weight of
the vehicle, occupants and vehicle
cargo must never exceed a total of
the following.
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 4173 kg (9200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
4309 kg (9500 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
5352 kg (11800 lb.)
Exceeding the maximum weight of
the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-
hicle and trailer combination, can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
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Standard cab models
Access cab models

Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer- hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.

The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.

The load on either the front or rear
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
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Total trailer weight Tongue loadTongue load
Total trailer weight

100 = 15% (
*
1)or
9to11%(* 2)

The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 15% for weight distributing hitch
(
*1) or 9 to 11% for weight carrying
hitch (* 2) of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding the maximum load of
the following.
Weight distributing hitch
Standard cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission 356 kg (787 lb.)
Automatic transmission 353 kg (780 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission 336 kg (742 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 333 kg (735 lb.)
Limited grade 322 kg (712 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 340 kg (750 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 336 kg (742 lb.)
Limited grade
329 kg (727 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine Two- wheel drive models
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models SR5 grade
483 kg (1065 lb.)
Limited grade 476 kg (1050 lb.)Standard cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models Manual transmission
353 kg (780 lb.)
Automatic transmission 350 kg (772 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission 356 kg (787 lb.)
Automatic transmission 353 kg (780 lb.)
Access cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 329 kg (727 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 336 kg (742 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 489 kg (1080 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
483 kg (1065 lb.)
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Weight carrying hitch
Standard cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission
238 kg (525 lb.)
Automatic transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine 326 kg (720 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models Manual transmission
224 kg (495 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
222 kg (490 lb.)
Limited grade 215 kg (475 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission 226 kg (500 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 224 kg (495 lb.)
Limited grade 219 kg (485 lb.)2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 326 kg (720 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
SR5 grade322 kg (710 lb.)
Limited grade
317 kg (700 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
Automatic transmission 233 kg (515 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 238 kg (525 lb.)
Automatic transmission
235 kg (520 lb.)Access cab models for Canada5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 219 kg (485 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 224 kg (495 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 326 kg (720 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
322 kg (710 lb.)
However, if towing with a fifth
wheel trailer, the cargo load must
be distributed so that the tongue
load is 19 to 21% of the total trailer
weight. Never load the trailer with
more weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer load
should be in the front half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
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HITCHES

If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.

Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.

The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer 's instruc-
tions.

The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.

Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use axle- mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal functionof an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if soequipped.
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter
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