2017 TOYOTA TACOMA towing capacity

1664-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) − (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” 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 kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( →P. 169)
Capacity and distribution

1864-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● 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 distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc., to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when towing. (if equipped)
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
● Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

5739-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toy-
ota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill—reference
*)With filterWithout filter
2TR-FE engine6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
without towing
package6.1 qt.
(5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
5.9 qt.
(5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
with towing
package6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

5759-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
2TR-FE
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Without towing package:
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2TR-FE engine
DENSO FK20HR-A8
2GR-FKS engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

5779-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity
*
2TR-FE engine 9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine
Vehicles without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package:
10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Manual transmission
Gear oil
capacity
(Reference)2TR-FE engine 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Toyota Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equiva-
lent
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Cluch
Clutch free play
0.2 — 0.6 in. (5 — 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

628Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 562
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power back window precations ........................... 150
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 487
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 387
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 438, 441 Aluminum wheels.................. 438
Exterior ................................. 438
Interior................................... 441
Seat belts .............................. 442
Clock
*....................................... 411
Compass .................................. 432
Condenser ................................ 460
Console box ............................. 394
Consumption screen ........... 94, 98
Cooling system ........................ 458
Capacity ................................ 575
Checking ............................... 458
Engine overheating ............... 563
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 273
Crawl Control ........................... 262
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 395
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 595 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Deck hooks .............................. 403
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 376, 383
Windshield .................... 376, 383
Differential................................ 576
Dimensions .............................. 568
Dinghy towing.......................... 189
Display Drive information .................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning message................. 523
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 450
Door lock Doors .................................... 109
Key ....................................... 109
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Doors ........................................ 109 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door lock .............................. 111
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning light ....... 516
Open door warning message............................. 528
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driving ...................................... 156
Break-in tips.......................... 158
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 267
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 273
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638Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 466Chains................................... 274
Checking ............................... 466
If you have a flat tire ............. 540
Inflation pressure .................. 579
Information ............................ 584
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires......................... 466
Size ....................................... 579
Snow tires ............................. 275
Spare tire .............................. 541
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 467
Warning light ......................... 517
Warning message ......... 525, 527
Tonneau cover ......................... 404
Tools ......................................... 541
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 169, 569
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 179
Dinghy towing ....................... 189
Emergency towing ................ 509
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 267
Transmission ........................... 197
Automatic transmission......... 197
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 200
Manual transmission ............. 202
Power mode switch............... 198
S mode ................................. 199
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights..................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ................... 496, 499, 501
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 580 USB port
*................................. 289
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 410
Wattage ................................ 580
Vanity mirrors .......................... 410
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 571
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 267
Voice command system
*....... 367
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 267
Warning buzzers Brake Override
System ....................... 517, 526
Brake system ................ 514, 523
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 239
Crawl Control ........................ 264
Downshifting ......................... 201
Four-wheel drive control ....... 247
Intuitive parking assist .......... 224
Key reminder ........................ 190
Light reminder....................... 209
Open door..................... 516, 528
Open moon roof............ 153, 531
Parking brake ............... 516, 529
Reverse warning................... 203
Seat belt reminder ................ 516
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639Alphabetical index
Warning lights............................ 83ABS....................................... 515
Automatic transmission......... 515
Brake Override System......... 517
Brake system ....... ................. 514
BSM ...................................... 517
Charging system ................... 514
Cruise control........................ 515
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 516
Low engine oil level .............. 518
Low engine oil pressure ........ 514
Low fuel level ........................ 516
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 516
Low windshield
washer fluid ........................ 517
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 518
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 514
Master warning light.............. 517
Open door ............................. 516
Parking brake indicator ......... 516
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 516
Seat belt reminder light ......... 516
Slip indicator ......................... 515
SRS ...................................... 514
Tire pressure......................... 517
Warning messages .................. 523
Washer...................................... 211 Checking ............................... 465
Low windshield washer fluid warning light ...................... 517
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 527
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 273
Switch ................................... 211 Washing and waxing ............... 438
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 169
Cargo weight rating .............. 617
Gross axle weight rating ....... 619
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 174
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 619
Load limits ............................ 169
Towing capacity ............ 169, 174
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 169, 174
TWR ............................. 169, 174
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 169, 569
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 479
Size....................................... 579
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145 Back window......................... 148
Power back window .............. 149
Power windows..................... 145
Windshield wipers ................... 211
Winter driving tips ................... 273
Wireless charger ..................... 418
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 109
Replacing the battery............ 485
WMA disc ................................. 304
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”