2021 TOYOTA TACOMA towing capacity

1794-1. Before driving
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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 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

1984-1. 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. V ehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brak e setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differentl y 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 weigh t distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place he avier 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 accid ent. 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 (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped) when towing.
● 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 downhi lls. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshi ft. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhi ll
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.

596Alphabetical index
Child-protectors....................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Clock
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Compass .................................. 390
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 352
Consumption screen ....... 103, 109
Cooling system ........................ 417 Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 417
Engine overheating ............... 528
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 323
Crawl Control ........................... 312
CRS ............................................. 54
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 279
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
Cup holders.............................. 353
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 562
Daytime running light system .................................... 221
Deck hooks .............................. 361
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 334, 341
Windshield .................... 334, 341
Differential ................................ 542
Dimensions .............................. 534
Dinghy towing .......................... 200 Display
Drive information .................. 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning message................. 483
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Key ....................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Doors ........................................ 119 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 123
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 156
Open door warning message............................. 489
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Drive-Start Control .................. 170
Driving ...................................... 168 Break-in tips.......................... 171
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist system ............ 317
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 265 Constant speed control mode .................................. 274
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 272
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606Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 425Chains................................... 324
Checking ............................... 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 545
Information ............................ 551
Replacing .............................. 505
Rotating tires......................... 425
Size ....................................... 545
Snow tires ............................. 325
Spare tire .............................. 506
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 426
Warning light ......................... 478
Warning message ......... 485, 487
Tonneau cover ......................... 362
Tools ......................................... 506
Top tether strap ................... 66, 68
Total load capacity .......... 182, 535
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 190
Dinghy towing ....................... 200
Emergency towing ................ 473
Trailer towing ........................ 183
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 236
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 244
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 317
Transmission ........................... 210 Automatic transmission......... 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Manual transmission ............. 215
Power mode switch............... 211
S mode ................................. 212 Trip meters ................................. 98
Turn signal lights .................... 217
Replacing light
bulbs................... 456, 459, 462
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 547
USB charging ports................. 375
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 547
Vanity mirrors .......................... 368
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 537
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 317
Voice command system
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VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 317
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607Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake Override System ............................... 486
Brake system ....... ......... 476, 483
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 289
Crawl Control ........................ 314
Downshifting ......................... 214
Four-wheel drive control ....... 297
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
Key reminder ........................ 202
Light reminder ....................... 222
Open door ............................. 489
Open moon roof ............ 164, 491
Parking brake................ 477, 490
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 244
Reverse warning ................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 477
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 476
Brake system ....... ................. 476
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
Low fuel level ........................ 477
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 477
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 476
Master warning light.............. 477
Parking brake indicator ......... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 244
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 477
Seat belt reminder light ......... 477
Slip indicator ......................... 477
SRS ...................................... 476
Tire pressure......................... 478
Warning messages .................. 483 Washer ..................................... 229
Checking............................... 424
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 487
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 182
Cargo weight rating .............. 585
Gross axle weight rating ....... 586
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 587
Load limits ............................ 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 182, 187
TWR ............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 535
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 439
Size....................................... 545
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Power windows..................... 156
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless charger ..................... 377
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Replacing the battery............ 445
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”