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Dimensions
Regular cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length
Overall height
∗ 8
Front tread
Rear tread Overall width
Wheelbase 4540 (178.7)
∗
1
4685 (184.4)∗25010 (197.2)∗1
5155 (203.0)∗2
1690 (66.5)
1765 (69.5)∗3, 41690 (66.5)
1625 (64.0)
∗4, 6
1615 (63.6)∗5, 6
1620 (63.8)∗4, 7
1630 (64.2)∗5, 7
3095 (121.9)
1450 (57.1)
1455 (57.3)
1455 (57.3) 1450 (57.1)
2625 (103.3) 1590 (62.5)
∗
3, 4
1605 (63.2)∗4
1615 (63.6)∗5
∗ 1
: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With 5VZ −FE engine∗
4: With P235/55R16 tires∗5: With P205/75R15 tires∗6: With automatic transmission∗7: With manual transmission∗8: Unladen vehicle
TWO
−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER mm (in.)
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Without off−road package kg (lb.)
Tw o −wheel drive models
2RZ −FE engine
Regular cabManual transmission669 (1475)
Automatic transmission659 (1455)
Xtra −cabManual transmission691 (1525)
Automatic transmission682 (1505)
5VZ −FE engineXtra −cabManual transmission612 (1350)
Four −wheel drive models
3RZ −FE engine
Regular cabManual transmission805 (1775)
Automatic transmission791 (1745)
Xtra −cabManual transmission723 (1595)
Automatic transmission709 (1565)
5VZ −FE engineXtra −cabManual transmission703 (1550)
Automatic transmission691 (1525)
Double cabAutomatic transmission616 (1360)
Pre Runner
3RZ −FE engine
Regular cabAutomatic transmission893 (1970)
Xtra −cabAutomatic transmission814 (1795)
Double cabAutomatic transmission741 (1635)
5VZ −FE engineXtra −cabAutomatic transmission793 (1750)
Double cabAutomatic transmission721 (1590)
Payload∗
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With off−road package kg (lb.)
Four −wheel drive models
3RZ −FE engineXtra −cabManual transmission703 (1550)
5VZ −FE engineXtra −cabManual transmission682 (1505)
Automatic transmission671 (1480)
Double cabAutomatic transmission596 (1315)
Pre Runner
3RZ −FE engineXtra −cabAutomatic transmission793 (1750)
Double cabAutomatic transmission721 (1590)
5VZ −FE engineXtra −cabAutomatic transmission773 (1705)
Double cabAutomatic transmission700 (1545)
∗: Occupants + luggage
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Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o −wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
With manual transmission2RZ− FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ− FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ− FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) Four
−wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
With manual transmission3RZ− FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ− FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ− FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ− FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
°C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ− FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ− FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ− FE engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four −wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o −wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
Four −wheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type:
2RZ− FE engine—
Toyota Genuine ATF D −II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
3RZ− FE and 5VZ −FE engines—
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid
only as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if
your vehicle is driven under one of
the Special Operating Conditions listed
in your “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”. When changing the automatic
transmission fluid, use only “Toyota
Genuine ATF Type T
−IV” (ATF
JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transmission perfor-
mance.
Notice: Using automatic transmis-
sion fluid other than “Toyota Genu-
ine ATF Type T IV” may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up
of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage
the automatic transmission of your
vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90 DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o −wheel drive models except Pre
Runner 2RZ− FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ− FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four −wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
Front (except Pre Runner) 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel baseWith rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL −5
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Recommended oil viscosity:Front SAE 75W −90
Rear Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W −90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No.2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum −disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 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
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Engine compartment (with daytime run-
ning light system)
7. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence plate
lights
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
10. ECTS 15 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
11. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, interior
light, clock, personal lights, door cour-
tesy light, day time running light sys-
tem, gauges and meters
Instrument panel
12. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
13. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
14. ALT S 7.5 A: Charging system
15. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
16. ECU IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti −lock brake system, automatic
transmission shift lock system, SRS
airbag system
17. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers 18. WIPER 20 A:
Windshield wipers and
washer
19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four −wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
20. ACC 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock,
power rear view mirrors, back −up
lights, automatic transmission shift lock
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, car audio system
21. GAUGE 10 A: Day time running light
system, back− up lights, cruise control
system, rear differential lock system,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission system, starting system,
charging system, air conditioning sys-
tem
22. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
23. ECU B 7.5 A: SRS warning light, air
conditioning system
24. HORN.HAZ 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
25. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,
starting system