2005 TOYOTA TACOMA tow

3742005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Tw o−wheel drive models except PreRunner kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Regular cab2TR −FE
Manual transmissionLong deck
P215/70R15Steel wheel
533 (1174)
521 (1149)
∗
1
Automatic transmissionLong deck533 (1174)
521 (1149)
∗1
Access cab2TR −FEManual transmissionLong deckP215/70R15Steel wheel518 (1143)
Automatic transmission518 (1143)
1GR −FEManual transmissionLong deckP255/45R18Aluminum wheel340 (750)
∗
1: Vehicles equipped with optional 15 inch steel wheels.
∗2: Maximum payload including weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
∗3: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing payload.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
∗4: With towing package
Payload

3772005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Double cab1GR −FEAutomatic transmission
Short deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel566 (1248)
539 (1188)
∗
4
Aluminum wheel580 (1279)
553 (1219)
∗4
P265/70R16Aluminum wheel566 (1248)
539 (1188)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel549 (1210)
522 (1150)
∗4
Long deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel607 (1339)
580 (1279)
∗4
Aluminum wheel621 (1370)
594 (1310)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel590 (1301)
563 (1241)
∗4
∗2: Maximum payload including weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
∗3: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing payload.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
∗4: With towing package

3812005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
kg (lb.)
Cab type
EngineTransmission typeDeck typeTi r e siz eWheel typePayload∗ 2,3
Double cab1GR −FEAutomatic transmissionLong deck
P245/75R16
Steel wheel494 (1089)
467 (1029)
∗
4
Aluminum wheel508 (1120)
481 (1060)
∗4
P265/65R17Aluminum wheel477 (1051)
450 (991)
∗4
∗2: Maximum payload including weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.∗3: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing payload.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
∗4: With towing package

3822005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Without towing package1587 kg (3500 lb.)
With towing package 2948 kg (6500 lb.)
∗: Trailer weight + car go weight
Model:
2TR −FE and 1GR −FE
Type: 2TR −FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1GR −FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
2TR −FE engine
95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
1GR −FE engine
94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2TR −FE engine 2694 (164.3)
1GR −FE engine 3956 (241.4) Fuel type:
2TR −FE engine—
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
1GR −FE engine—
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number91) or high-
er. For improved vehicle performance,
the use of premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Re-
search Octane Number 96) or higher
is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
80 (21.1, 17.6)
Towing capacity∗Engine Fuel

3882005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS80001
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
3. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
4. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti− lock brake system, shift lock
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, towing converter
5. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
LS80002
Instrument panel
6. EFI NO.2 10A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
7. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
8. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
9. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
10. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, meter and gauge
11. RADIO NO.2 30 A: Audio system
12. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam) 13. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A:
Left−hand head-
light (low beam), front fog lights
14. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
15. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light (high beam), meter and gauge
16. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
17. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
18. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. HORN 10 A: Horn
20. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
21. ECUB 7.5 A: Wireless remote control
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system, engine im-
mobilizer system, meter and gauge,
clock, front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
22. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal
lights
23. RADIO NO.1 10 A: Audio system
Fuses

3892005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
24. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter and
gauge, clutch start cancel switch
25. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system,
anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system,
SRS airbag system, front passenger
occupant classification system
26. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge,
emergency flashers, front passenger ’s
seat belt warning system
27. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, front fog lights, instru-
ment panel light control, illuminations
28. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside
rear view mirrors, audio system, power
outlets
29. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
30. DR LCK 20 A: Door lock system 31. IG1 NO.2 10 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
stop lights, charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condition-
ing system, instrument panel light con-
trol, clutch start cancel switch, rear
differential lock system, power outlets
32. IG1 10 A: Back−up lights, air condition-
ing system, passenger airbag manual
on− off switch, shift lock system
33. P RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (right side)
34. P FR P/W 20 A: Front passenger ’s
power window
35. WSH 10 A: Wipers and washer
36. D RR P/W 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (left side)
37. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive system,
rear differential lock system
38. WIP 30 A: Wipers and washer
Fuses (type B)
39. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “AC SKT”, “DR LCK”,
“D FR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”
40. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “IG1”, “IG1 NO.2”,
“WIP”, “WSH”, “4WD”, “STA”
41. HEATER 50 A: “A/C”, air conditioning
system 42. ABS NO.1 50 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
43. AM2 30 A: “IGN”, “GAUGE”, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
44. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
45. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
46. D FR P/W 30 A: Power windows
Fuses (type C)
47. AC SKT 100 A: Cigarette lighter, pow-
er outlets
Fuses (type D)
48. ALT 120 A (without towing package)/ 140 A (with towing package): “AM1”,
“AC SKT”, “HEATER”, “FR FOG”,
“S
TOP”, “OBD”, “J/B”, “TOWING TAIL”,
“TOWING BRK”, “BATT CHG”

Publication No. OM35862U
Part No. 01999-35862
Printed in Japan 01−0503 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 147 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. .
 If your engine stalls while driving 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If you cannot increase engine speed 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
 If you have a flat tire 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1GR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is
recommended.
2TR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
See page 253 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 344 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 350 through 358.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 387.
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2005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)