2004 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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26. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, cruise control system, anti −
lock brake system, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
Fuses (type B)
27. POWER 30 A: Power windows, power
seat
28. J/B 50 A: All components in “POWER”,
“HORN −HAZ”, “STOP” and “ECU −B”
fuses
29. AM2 30 A: Ignition system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential fuel in-
jection system
30. HEATER 50 A: All components in “A.C”
fuse
31. AM1 40 A: Starting system
32. ABS2 30 A (without vehicle stab ility
control system) or 50 A (with vehicle
stability control system): Anti−lock
brake system, traction control system,
“AUTO LSD” system, vehicle stability
control system Fuses (type C)
33. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system, “AUTO LSD”
system, vehicle stability control system
34. ALT 120 A: All components in “AM1”,
“HEATER”, “A.C”, “TAIL”, “ALT −S” and
“PWR OUTLET” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS AND CAMPER INFORMATION
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and camper
information
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Camper information 332
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SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free:
1 −800 −331 −4331).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll
−free at 1 −800 −424 −9393 (or
366 −0123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hot-
line.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.
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners Camper information—

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B
A
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo
weight rating
Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner mm (in.)
AB
Regular cab
models1397
(55.0)965
(38.0)
Xtra −cab models
2RZ− FE engine
5VZ− FE engine
1372
(54.0) 1397
(55.0)927
(36.5) 927
(36.5)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner mm (in.)
A
B
1257
(49.5)901
(35.5)
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
Cargo weight rating
Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner Regular cab models with full options’
weight of 90 kg (205 lb.) With 2 occupants 430 kg (950 lb.)
With 3 occupants 375 kg (830 lb.)
—Center of gravity location —Cargo weight rating and
proper matching

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Xtracab models with full options’
weight of 85 kg (195 lb.)With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 365 kg (815 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 365 kg (810 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 265 kg (590 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner Regular cab models with full options’
weight of 120 kg (265 lb.)
With 2 occupants 500 kg (1100 lb.)
With 3 occupants 465 kg (1025 lb.) Xtracab models with full options’
weight of 125 kg (280 lb.)
Vehicles with off road package
With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 340 kg (750 lb.)
With 2 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 135 kg (300 lb.)
Vehicles without off road package With 2 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 440 kg (975 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and no occupants in the
rear seats 370 kg (825 lb.)
With 3 occupants in the front
seats and 2 occupants in the rear
seats 235 kg (525 lb.) When the truck is used to carry a slide
−in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists of the manufacturer ’s camper
weight figure, the weight of installed addi-
tional camper equipment not included in
the manufacturer ’s camper weight figure,
the weight of camper cargo, and the
weight of passengers in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed
the truck’s cargo weight rating and the
camper ’s center of gravity should fall with-
in the truck’s recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.
CAUTION
Be careful—overloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling prob-
lems, and can damage your vehicle
and its tires.

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Gross axle weight ratingFront GAWR Rear GAWR
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh on the front
and on the rear wheels separately to de-
termine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
These ratings are given on the vehicle
certification label which is located on the
door latch post on the left side of the
vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification”
in Section 2 for the Certification Label
location. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWR
Twowheel drive models except Pre
RunnerFront 1000 kg (2200 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.) GVWR
Twowheel drive models except Pre
Runner
Regular cab models 1920 kg (4250 lb.)
Xtracab models
2040 kg (4500 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner 2315 kg (5100 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, move or
remove items to bring all weights below
the ratings.
—Gross axle and vehicle
weight ratings

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