2015 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD

470 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the frontVehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the rear wheels.
2WD models with a manual
transmission: We recommend to
use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to N.
4WD models with a manual
transmission: We recommend to
use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake, shift
the shift lever to N and put the
front-wheel drive control switch in
H2.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (vehicles with
an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.

5
When trouble arises
471
5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models We recommend to use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position, shift the shift lever to N
and put the front-wheel drive con-
trol switch in H2.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

5
When trouble arises
495
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
2WD models except PreRunner
4WD models and PreRunner
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.

496 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4WD models only: Fasten the
claws of the holding bracket into
the wheel holes as shown in the
illustration.Holding bracket
Claw
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part , to prevent it from flying for-
ward during a collision or sudden braking.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warnin g system must be reset. ( P. 423)
■When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not
be warned. Also, if you replace the temporary spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

5
When trouble arises
499
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the temporary spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Active traction control system (if equipped)
●Hill-start assist control system (if equipped)
●Downhill assist control system (if equipped)
●AUTO LSD system
●Cruise control (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following syste m not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect t he drive-train components:
●4WD system

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
4WD models and PreRunner
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2:P265/60R18 tires
Cab typeAccess Cab
Overall length
208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height*170.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread 63.0 in. (1600 mm)
63.4 in. (1610 mm)*2
Rear tread 63.2 in. (1605 mm)
63.6 in. (1615 mm)*2
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deckWith long deck
Overall length 208.1 in. (5285 mm) 221.3 in. (5620 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall
height
*1
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine70.3 in. (1785 mm)
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine70.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase
127.4 in. (3235 mm) 140.6 in. (3570 mm)
Front tread 63.0 in. (1600 mm)
63.4 in. (1610 mm)*2
Rear tread 63.4 in. (1610 mm)
63.8 in. (1620 mm)*2

519
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
4WD models
*: Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases
vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight. Contact your
Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
Access Cab models
Cab typeEngineDeck type
Vehicle capacity
weight (Occupant + luggage)
*
Access Cab
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
Long deck 1200 lb. (540 kg)4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine
1140 lb. (515 kg)
Double Cab
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engineShort deck 1040 lb. (470 kg)
Long deck
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemTWR
TRN225L-CRMDKA
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine
2WD
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
TRN225L-CRPDKA
TRN245L-CRMDKA
4WD
TRN245L-CRPDKA
TRN265L-CRPDKA
2WD
GRN225L-CRFDKA
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE)
engine 3300 lb. (1495 kg)
GRN245L-CRADKA4WD 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN245L-CRFDKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN265L-CRADKA2WD3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3

520 6-1. Specifications
Double Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 521)
*2: Without towing package
*3: With towing package
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemTWR
TRN225L-PRPDKA
2.7 L 4-cylinder
(2TR-FE) engine2WD 3400 lb. (1540 kg)
TRN265L-PRPDKA 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
GRN245L-PRADKA
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE)
engine
4WD 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN245L-PRFDKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN250L-PRADKA3400 lb. (1540 kg)*2
6200 lb. (2810 kg)*3
GRN265L-PRADKA
2WD3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3
GRN270L-PRADKA
3500 lb. (1585 kg)*2
6500 lb. (2945 kg)*3