’03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2962003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
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.):105 (4.1)
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 when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 16—30 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 DEXRON II
or III
Tires
Tire size Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
Front Rear
P205/75R15 97S 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)
P225/75R15 102S 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 1661/2JJ
P235/55R16 96T 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) 15
7J
15 7JJ
P265/70R16 111S 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 16
7J
16 7JJ
15
6J
15 6JJ
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 11 0 ( 11 . 5 , 8 3 )
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions” in Sec-
tion 7 2.
∗1: Double cab models∗2: Regular cab and Xtra cab models
P265/70R16 111T 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26)∗
1
200 (2.0, 29)∗216 7JJ
'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
Publication No. OM35800U
Part No. 01999-35800
Printed in Japan 01±0209±00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 119 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase the engine speed 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
If your vehicle needs to be towed 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break±in period 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 193 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two±wheel drive models except Pre Runner60 L (16.0 gal., 13.3 lmp. gal.)
Four±wheel drive models and Pre Runner
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 267 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 271 through 276.
Tire pressure: See page 296.
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