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Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below.
Total load capacity (payload)
Total load capacity means combined
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage. Tongue load is included when
trailer towing. For the total load ca-
pacity about your vehicle, see “Pay-
load” in Section 8.
Seating capacity:
Standard cab modelsTot al 3
Access cab and double cab models
Models with bench type front seats:
Total 6 (Front 3, Rear 3)Models with separate front
seats:
Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 68 kg
(150 lb.) per person. Depending on
the weight of each person, the seat-
ing capacity given may exceed the
total load capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants
are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load ca-
pacity.
Towing capacity
Towing capacity means the maximum
gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow. For the towing capacity
about your vehicle, see “Towing ca-
pacity” in Section 8.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see “Capacity and distribution”
that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
Veh icle lo ad limit s
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When stowing cargo and luggage in
the vehicle, observe the following:
Put cargo and luggage in the rear
deck when at all possible. Be sure
all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
behind the front seats higher
than the seatbacks (access and
double cab models). Keep car-
go and luggage low, as close
to the floor as possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in
the rear deck or luggage
compartment (double cab mod-
els only). It is not designed for
passengers. They s hould ride
in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury,
in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
Do not drive with objects left
on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the
driver’s field of view. Or they
may move during sharp vehicle
acceleration or turning, and im-
pair the driver’s control of the
vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occu-
pants.Cargo capacity depends on the to-
tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity) – (Total weight of occupants)
STEPS FOR DETERMINING
CORRECT LOAD LIMIT
1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” am ount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs).
Cargo and luggage—
—Stowage precautions —Capacity and distribution
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Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Section 7 −2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” in
Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding−
down seatback, check
that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake (pedal type)
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Parking brake (lever type)
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in
“P” position and all brakes released.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
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43. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high− mounted
stop lights, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti −lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system, traction control
system, trailer light (stop lights), trailer
brake controller, towing converter, mul-
tiplex communication system
44. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
45. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights,
glove box light, lights of seat heaters,
cigarette lighter, ashtrays, multi −infor-
mation display, audio system/video sys-
tem, gauges and meters, air condition-
ing systems, power outlets
46. PWR NO.1 25 A: Driver ’s door lock
system, driver’s power wi ndow
47. WIP 25 A: Wiper and washers
48. IGN 1 10 A: Charging system, SRS
airbag system, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, vehicle stability control
system, g auges and meters, air condi-
tioning system, front passenger occu-
pant classification system
49. SUN ROOF 25 A: Electric moon roof50. PWR NO.2 25 A:
Front passengers’
door lock system, front passenger ’s
power window
51. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning systems,
electric cooling fan, back window de-
fogger, seat heaters
52. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
53. GAUGE 15 A: Back−up lights, gauge
and meters, emergency flashers, slip
indicator light, vehicle stability control
system, four −wheel drive system, trailer
lights (back −up lights), multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, shift position indi-
cator lights
54. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
55. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters
Fuses (type B)
56. MAIN 40 A: “H−LP RH”, “H −LP LH”
“H −LP LL” and “H −LP RL” fuses
57. DOOR NO.2 30 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system (power door lock sys-
tem, security system)
58. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power front seats59. AM1 40 A:
“HTR”, “CIG”, “GAUGE”,
“RAD NO.2”, “ECU −IG”, “WIP”, “WSH”,
“IGN 1”, “IGN 2” and “4WD” fuses
60. PWR NO.5 30 A: Power back window
Fuses (type D)
61. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
62. DEFOG 40 A: Back window defogger
63. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system
6 4
. TOWING R/B 60 A: “TOWING TAIL”,
“BATT CHARGE” and “TOWING BRK”
fuses
65. ALT 140 A: “DEFOG”, “ABS NO.2”,
“CARGO LP”, “HEATER”, “AM1”, “PWR
SEAT”, “TAIL”, “STOP”, “SUN ROOF”,
“PANEL”, “OBD”, “FOG”, “PWR NO.1”,
“PWR NO.2”, “PWR NO.5”, “AC INV”,
“PWR NO.3”, “PWR NO.4”, “PWR
OUTLET” and “SEAT HTR” fuses
66. ABS NO.1 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
67. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
68. R/B 30 A: “A/F” fuse