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When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in “P” position (automatic) or the clutch pedal de-
pressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blo cks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blo cks.CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
7 −2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Always keep the automatic transmis-
sion overdrive switch turned on.
Driving with the overdrive switch off
will reduce the fuel economy. (For de-
tails, see “Automatic transmission” in
Section 1 −6.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer

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Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner,
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty oil and grease, brakes not
adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often drive under severe
conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner ’s
Manual Supplement”.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering and
brake booster will not function with-
out the engine running. Also, the
emission control system operates
properly only when the engine is run-
ning.

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Typ e C (t i re in f o rmat i o n lab el )Typ e D (t i re in f o rmat i o n lab el ) Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire
sizes and the com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-
scribed in Section 8
∗. They are also
described on the tire and loading in-
formation label. The recommended
cold tire inflatio n pressure and tire
sizes are also described on the tire
information label. Either the tire and
loading information label or the tire in-
formation label is affixed on your ve-
hicle as shown.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. And do not forget the
spare!
∗: Payload (vehicle capacity weight) in Section 8 is the maximum
weight the vehicle should carry
with standard equipment. Depend-
ing on the number of options
equipped on your vehicle, the pay-
load may differ from the figures on
the tire and loading information la-
bel on your vehicle.

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The following instructions for
checking tire inflation pressure
should be observed:
 The pressure s hould be
checked only when the tires are
cold. If your vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours and has
not been driven for more than 1.5
km or 1 mile since, you will get
an accurate cold tire inflation pres-
sure reading.
 Always use a tire pressure
gauge. The appearance of a tire
can be misleading. Besides, tire
inflation pressures that are even
just a few pounds off can degrade
ride and handling.
 Do not bleed or reduce tire
inflation pressure after driving.
It is normal for the tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
 Never exceed the vehicle capac-
ity weight. The passenger and
luggage weight should be located
so that the vehicle is balanced.Tire pressure gauge
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the tire valve cap.
2. Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge to the tire valve.
3. Read the pressure using a gradua- tion of the gauge.
4. In case that the tire inflation pres- sure is not within the prescribed
range, insert the compressed air
from the valve. In case of applying
too much air, press the center of
t he valv e and releas e the air to ad-
just. 5. After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and ad-
justment, apply soap water to the
valve and check the leakage.
6. Install the tire valve cap.
If the gauge and the air pump are not
available, have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve
caps. Without the valve caps, dirt
or moisture could get into the
valve core and cause air leakage.
If the caps have been lost, have
new ones put on as soon as pos-
sible.
Incorrect tire infl ation pressure may
waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv-
ing, reduce tire life and make your ve-
hicle less safe to drive.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by your Toyota deal-
er.

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WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different
brands, sizes and types, as this
may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
When installing aluminum wheels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Replacing wheels
Aluminum wheel precautions

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U.S.A. kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineDriving systemTransmission typeGrade∗ 1Deck typePayload∗2
Standard cab5VZ −FETw o −wheel driveManual transmissionStandardStandard bed714 (1575)
Automatic transmissionStandardStandard bed701 (1545)
2UZ −FEFour −wheel driveAutomatic transmissionSR5Standard bed776 (1710)
Access cab
5VZ −FE
Tw o −wheel driveManual transmissionSR5Standard bed699 (1540)
Automatic transmissionSR5Standard bed678 (1495)
Four −wheel driveManual transmissionSR5Standard bed710 (1565)
Automatic transmissionSR5Standard bed689 (1520)
2UZ −FE
Tw o −wheel driveAutomatic transmission
SR5Standard bed794 (1750)
StepSide bed687 (1515)
LimitedStandard bed816 (1800)
StepSide bed726 (1600)
Four −wheel driveAutomatic transmission
SR5Standard bed669 (1475)
StepSide bed576 (1270)
LimitedStandard bed692 (1525)
StepSide bed601 (1325)
∗
1: See “Model code” on page vi in the beginning of this m anual if you are not sure of which model your vehicle is.∗
2:
Occupants + luggage (Payload is the maximum weight th e vehicle should carry with standard equipment. Depending
on the number of options equipped on your vehicle, the pa yload may differ from the figures on the tire and loading
information label on your vehicle.)
Payload

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Canada kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineDriving systemGrade∗ 1Payload∗2
Standard cab5VZ −FETw o −wheel driveStandard708 (1560)
2UZ −FEFour −wheel driveStandard782 (1725)
Access cab2UZ −FE
Tw o −wheel driveSR5787 (1735)
Four −wheel driveSR5662 (1460)
Limited685 (1510)
∗
1: See “Model code” on page vi in the beginning of this m anual if you are not sure of which model your vehicle is.∗
2:
Occupants + luggage (Payload is the maximum weight the v ehicle should carry with full options. Depending on the
number of options equipped on your vehicle, the payload may differ from the figures on the tire and loading informa-
tion label on your vehicle.)

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This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulation issued by the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on truck −camper
loading. Your Toyota dealer will help an-
swer any questions you may have as you
read this information.Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Standard cab models
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Access cab models (standard bed)
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Access cab models (StepSide bed)
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
Standard cab models A: 1186 mm (46.7 in.)
B: 1058 mm (41.7 in.)
Access cab models Standard bedA: 1186 mm (46.7 in.)
B: 1058 mm (41.7 in.)
StepSide bed A: 1158 mm (45.6 in.)
B: 1030 mm (40.6 in.)
Camper information— —Center of gravity location