2006 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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LS90005
Gross axle weight rating
Front 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”
on page 282 in Section 2 for the Certifica-
tion Label location. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to bring
all weights below the ratings.
LS90007
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWR
Twowheel drive models except PreRun-
nerFront 1079 kg (2380 lb.)
Rear 1217 kg (2685 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models and PreRunner Front 1249 kg (2755 lb.)
Rear 1410 kg (3110 lb.) GVWR
Twowheel drive models except PreRun-
ner
Regular cab models 2063 kg (4550 lb.)
Access cab models 2TRFE engine 2199 kg (4850 lb.)
1GRFE engine 2086 kg (4600 lb.)
PreRunner
Regular cab models 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Access cab models 2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Double cab models
2426 kg (5350 lb.)
Fourwheel drive models
Regular cab models 2313 kg (5100 lb.)
Access cab models
2426 kg (5350 lb.)
Double cab models 2472 kg (5450 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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Publication No. OM35871U
Part No. 01999-35871
Printed in Japan 01−0605 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 151
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 If your vehicle will not start 316
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 If your engine stalls while dr iving 319
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 If you cannot increase engine speed 320
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 If your vehicle overheats 320
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 If you have a flat tire 321
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 332
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 Tips for driving duri ng break−in period 269
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 How to start the engine 298
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 General maintenance 347
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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, use premium unleaded gasoline with an
Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
2TR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
See page 269 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L (21.1 gal., 17.6 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 360 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 366 through 375.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 400.
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2006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

2006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA TACOMA may
be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the
Material Distribution Center. To purchase the
repair manual, please contact your Toyota deal-
er or call the Material Distribution Center toll
free at 18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

2006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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