2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA wheel

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NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se-
conds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
 Do not race a cold engine.
 If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharpedged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in “P” (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Fourwheel drive models—Toyota rec-
ommends not using fourwheel drive on
dry hardsurfaced roads, because four
wheel driving will cause unnecessary
noise and wear, and poor fuel econo-
my.
Fourwheel drive models—In cold tem-
peratures, noise may occur when driv-
ing in twowheel drive before the trans-
fer is warmed up. Therefore, first drive
in fourwheel drive until the transfer is
warmed up.
Tips for driving in various
conditions

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U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of
Land Management
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Drive carefully when off the road.
Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
Do not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving offroad. A
bad bump could jerk the wheel and
injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
After driving through tall grass,
mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check
that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or
trapped on the underbody. Clear off
any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering
to the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Therefore, the driver and all
passengers should fasten their seat
belts whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing.
When driving offroad or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
NOTICE
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the river bed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
 Take all necessary safety measures
to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does
not occur.
Water entering the engine air intake
will cause severe engine damage.
Water can wash the grease from
wheel bearings, causing rusting and
premature failure, and may also en-
ter the differentials, transmission
and transfer case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
 Sand and mud that has accumulated
in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system com-
ponents.

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Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P” (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.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passengerandloadcarrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durab ility
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 requirements
such 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.
Dinghy towing Trailer towing

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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.
5VZFE engine Manual transmission 2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
2UZFE engine
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZFE engine
Twowheel drive models Manual transmission
2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
2222 kg (4900 lb.)
Limited grade 2154 kg (4750 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
Manual transmission 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Limited grade
2199 kg (4850 lb.)
2UZFE engine Twowheel drive models
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models SR5 grade
3220 kg (7100 lb.)
Limited grade 3175 kg (7000 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZFE engineTwowheel drive models
Manual transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
Automatic transmission
2336 kg (5150 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
2UZFE engine 3265 kg (7200 lb.)Access cab models for Canada
5VZFE engine 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
2UZFE engine
Twowheel drive models SR5 grade 3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Limited grade 3175 kg (7000 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
SR5 grade 3220 kg (7100 lb.)
Limited grade
3175 kg (7000 lb.)

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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.
5VZFE engine
Twowheel drive models 4173 kg (9200 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
4309 kg (9500 lb.)
2UZFE 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.
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 trailerhitch. 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.

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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.Total trailer weight Tongue load
Tongue 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.
5VZFE engine Manual transmission 356 kg (787 lb.)
Automatic transmission 353 kg (780 lb.)
2UZFE engine
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZFE engine
Twowheel drive models Manual transmission 336 kg (742 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 333 kg (735 lb.)
Limited grade 322 kg (712 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
Manual transmission 340 kg (750 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 336 kg (742 lb.)
Limited grade
329 kg (727 lb.)
2UZFE engine Twowheel drive models
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models SR5 grade
483 kg (1065 lb.)
Limited grade 476 kg (1050 lb.)

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Standard cab models for Canada
5VZFE engineTwowheel drive models Manual transmission
353 kg (780 lb.)
Automatic transmission 350 kg (772 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models 353 kg (780 lb.)
2UZFE engine
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Access cab models for Canada 5VZFE engine
336 kg (742 lb.)
2UZFE engine Twowheel drive models
SR5 grade 489 kg (1080 lb.)
Limited grade
476 kg (1050 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models SR5 grade
483 kg (1065 lb.)
Limited grade 476 kg (1050 lb.)Weight carrying hitch
Standard cab models for U. S. A. 5VZFE engine Manual transmission
238 kg (525 lb.)
Automatic transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
2UZFE engine 326 kg (720 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A.
5VZFE engineTwowheel drive models Manual transmission
224 kg (495 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
222 kg (490 lb.)
Limited grade 215 kg (475 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models Manual transmission 226 kg (500 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 224 kg (495 lb.)
Limited grade 219 kg (485 lb.)2UZFE engine
Twowheel drive models 326 kg (720 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
SR5 grade322 kg (710 lb.)
Limited grade
317 kg (700 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZFE engine
Twowheel drive models Manual transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
Automatic transmission 233 kg (515 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
235 kg (520 lb.)
2UZFE engine 326 kg (720 lb.)

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Access cab models for Canada
5VZFE engine 224 kg (495 lb.)
2UZFE engine
Twowheel drive models SR5 grade 326 kg (720 lb.)
Limited grade 317 kg (700 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
SR5 grade 322 kg (710 lb.)
Limited grade
317 kg (700 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.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 possib ility 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 axlemounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal function
of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.