2016 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

1694-1. Before driving
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Driving
■GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the
trailer).
■GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehi-
cle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.
■GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).
Towing related terms
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

1704-1. Before driving
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will
reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and
GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended
to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.
■
Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
■Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (P. 175)
(With brakes)
(Without brakes)

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
●The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in
the table. (P. 172)
●The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. (P. 172)
●The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the Certification Label.
●The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR
indicated on the Certification Label.
●If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distrib-
uting hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
Weight limits
Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models

1724-1. Before driving
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR* and TWR*
Access Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 569)
*2: Vehicles without a towing package
*3: Vehicles with a towing package
GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing
TWR
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
TRN265L-CRTSKA
2TR-FE
engine2WD7810 lb.
(3540 kg)3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
TRN245L-CRMSKA
4WD8020 lb.
(3635 kg)3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
TRN245L-CRTSKA8050 lb.
(3650 kg)3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
GRN325L-CRTSHA
2GR-FKS
engine2WD7890 lb.
*2
(3590 kg)3500 lb.*2
(1590 kg)
11310 lb.
*3
(5130 kg)6800 lb.*3
(3085 kg)
GRN305L-CRFSHA
4WD8150 lb.
*2
(3695 kg)3500 lb.*2
(1590 kg)
11280 lb.
*3
(5115 kg)6500 lb.*3
(2950 kg)
GRN305L-CRTSHA8130 lb.
*2
(3685 kg)3500 lb.*2
(1590 kg)
11360 lb.
*2
(5150 kg)6500 lb.*3
(2950 kg)

1734-1. Before driving
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Driving
Double Cab models
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
TRN265L-PRTSKA2TR-FE
engine
2WD7920 lb.
(3590 kg)3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
GRN325L-PRTSHA
2GR-FKS
engine8010 lb.
*2
(3630 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11330 lb.
*3
(5135 kg)6700 lb.
*3
(3040 kg)
GRN325L-PRTLHA8060 lb.
*2
(3655 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11280 lb.
*3
(5115 kg)6600 lb.
*3
(2995 kg)
GRN330L-PRTSHA8060 lb.
*2
(3655 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11280 lb.
*3
(5115 kg)6600 lb.
*3
(2995 kg)
GRN330L-PRTLHA8110 lb.
*2
(3670 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11330 lb.
*3
(5135 kg)6600 lb.
*3
(2995 kg)

1744-1. Before driving
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 569)
*2: Vehicles without a towing package
*3: Vehicles with a towing package
■
Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
■Fifth wheel and gooseneck towing TWR*
Toyota does not recommend fifth wheel and gooseneck towing.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
GRN305L-PRFSHA
2GR-FKS
engine4WD8270 lb.
*2
(3750 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11300 lb.
*3
(5125 kg)6400 lb.
*3
(2900 kg)
GRN305L-PRTSHA8250 lb.
*2
(3740 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11280 lb.
*3
(5115 kg)6400 lb.
*3
(2900 kg)
GRN305L-PRTLHA8310 lb.
*2
(3765 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11330 lb.
*3
(5135 kg)6400 lb.
*3
(2900 kg)
GRN310L-PRTSHA8310 lb.
*2
(3765 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11330 lb.
*3
(5135 kg)6400 lb.
*3
(2900 kg)
GRN310L-PRTLHA8360 lb.
*2
(3790 kg)3500 lb.
*2
(1590 kg)
11090 lb.
*3
(5030 kg)6000 lb.
*3
(2720 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.

1754-1. Before driving
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Driving
●A recommended tongue weight or kingpin weight varies in accor-
dance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.
●To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%. (Tongue Weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue Weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the
front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust
weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the
same height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk
yard, etc.
Trailer Tongue Weight
1
2

1764-1. Before driving
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
●Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
●Lubricate the hitch ball and kingpin with a light coating of grease.
●Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
The rear bumper of your vehicle is
equipped with a hole to install a
trailer ball. If you have any ques-
tions, contact your Toyota dealer.
The gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus cargo weight) when
towing with the bumper must never
exceed the TWR (P. 172) or
3500 lb. (1590 kg) whichever is
lower.
Hitch
Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only)