2021 TOYOTA TACOMA towing

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage............ 178
Vehicle load limits ............. 182
Trailer towing..................... 183
Dinghy towing.................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 201
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 204
Automatic transmission ..... 210
Manual transmission ......... 215
Turn signal lever................ 217
Parking brake .................... 218
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 219
Automatic High Beam ....... 223
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 229
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 232 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 236
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 244
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 257
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 265
Cruise control .................... 279
Intuitive parking assist ....... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 289
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 291
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 294
Four-wheel drive system ... 297
AUTO LSD system ............ 301
Rear differential lock system ............................. 303
Active traction control system ............................. 306
Multi-terrain Select............. 308
Crawl Control ..................... 312
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 316
Driving assist systems ....... 317
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 323
Off-road precautions .......... 327
4Driving

18Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201, 204
Starting the engine/changing the positions
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Starting the engine/changing the modes
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 467
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Warning message
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 499
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210, 215
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210, 215
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
When the shift lever does not move
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 98
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . P. 98
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . P. 483
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761-2. Emergency assistance
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connec t
response-center agent, who can he lp with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance se rvices and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Te rms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
Important! Read this informatio n before using Safety Connect.
■Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-po wer
radio transmitter and receiver. I t receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wi re-
less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-
dards previously set by the following U.S. and international
standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Stand ards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP (National Council on Radi ation Protection and Measure-
ment) Report 86 [1986]
● ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection) [1996]
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scienti fic literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers, and physicians from unive rsities, and government health
agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines i n
addition to those standards.
Safety information for Safety Connect

1443-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When raising the bottom cushion or fold the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Access Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to raise the bottom cushion while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the auxiliary box
Double Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the folded seatbacks while drivin g.
■ When returning the seats to their original position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
Access Cab models
● Make sure the bottom cushions are securely locked.
Double Cab models
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat .
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you raise the bottom
cushion or fold down the rear seatbacks.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle............. 168
Cargo and luggage ........... 178
Vehicle load limits ............. 182
Trailer towing .................... 183
Dinghy towing ................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 201
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system)..................... 204
Automatic transmission ..... 210
Manual transmission ......... 215
Turn signal lever ............... 217
Parking brake .................... 218
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 219
Automatic High Beam ....... 223
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 229
4Driving

1794-1. Before driving
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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 co mbined 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 t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, 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 loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 182)
Capacity and distribution

1834-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additi onal
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-car-
rying vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consump-
tion. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not ov er-
load your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equipm ent, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly a nd used properly, and that you
employ the requisite driving habits. (P. 198)
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brake s,
the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating
conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.

1844-1. Before 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