
1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Break-in schedule
If  your  vehicle  is  new  or  equipped  with  any  new  power  train  com ponents
(such  as  an  engine,  transmission,  differential  or  wheel  bearing ),  Toyota  rec-
ommends  that  you  do  not  tow  a  trailer  until  the  vehicle  has  bee n  driven  for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  for  over  500  miles  (800  km),  you  can  start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of  less  than  50  mph  (80  km/h)  when  towing  a  trailer,  and  avoid  full  throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to  the  additional  load.  (See  “Owner’s  Warranty  Information  Book let”  or
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after  approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One  or  more  factors  (crosswinds,  passing  vehicles,  rough  roads,   etc.)  can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing  instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin  releasing  the  accelerator  pedal  immediately  but  very  gra dually  to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If  you  make  no  extreme  correction  with  the  steering  or  brakes,  your  vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control  can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combinat ion.
Drive  at  a  lower  speed  to  prevent  instability.  Remember  that  sw aying  of  the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases. 

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,  brake  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  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 tur n, 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  (if  equipped)  or  dynamic  radar  cruise   control  (if
equipped) when towing.
● Slow  down  and  downshift  before  descending  steep  or  long  downhil l
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. 

1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities estab lished by the
hitch  manufacturer.  Even  though  the  vehicle  may  be  physically  capable  of
towing  a  higher  weight,  the  operator  must  determine  the  maximum  weight
rating  of  the  particular  hitch  assembly  and  never  exceed  the  ma ximum
weight rating specified  for  the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating  set  by  the  trailer-hitch  manufacturer  can  cause  an  accid ent  resulting
in death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any appl icable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
● If  the  gross  trailer  weight  exceeds  unbraked  TWR,  trailer  brakes  are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform t o all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap  into your  vehicle’s  hydraulic  system, as this  will  lo wer the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never  tow  a  trailer  without  using  a  safety  chain  securely  attac hed  to  both
the  trailer  and  the  vehicle.  If  damage  occurs  to  the  coupling  u nit  or  hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lan e.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use  only  the  position  recommended  by  your  Toyota  dealer.  Do  not  install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing traile r lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction. 

3735-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Storage boxes
Storage box is designed to place things like bottles.
Left sideRight  side  (vehicles  without  a
sub woofer)
NOTICE
■Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 7 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks. 

4356-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the
replacement  tire  is  greater  than   1/2  of  the  Gross  Axle  Weight  R atings
(GAWR) of either the front axle  or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to hi ghway
driving under dry conditions. Si nce summer tires do not have th e same
traction  performance  as  snow  tires,  summer  tires  are  inadequate  for
driving  on  snow-covered  or  icy  ro ads.  For  driving  on  snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When  install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All  season  tires  are  designed  to  provide  better  traction  in  sno w  and  to
be  adequate  for  driving  in  most  winter  conditions  as  well  as  fo r  use
year-round.  All  season  tires,  however,  do  not  have  adequate  tra ction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Al so, all
season  tires  fall  short  in  acceleration  and  handling  performanc e  com-
pared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For  driving  on  snow-covered  roads  or  icy  roads,  we  recommend  us ing
snow  tires.  If  you  need  snow  tires,  select  tires  of  the  same  si ze,  con-
struction  and  load  capacity  as  t he  originally  installed  tires. Since  your
vehicle  has  radial  tires  as  original  equipment,  make  sure  your  snow
tires  also  have  radial  construct ion.  Do  not  install  studded  tires  without
first  checking  local  regulations  for  possible  restrictions.  Sno w  tires
should be install ed on all wheels. ( P. 328)
For  the  GAWR,  see  the  Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the tire,
see  the  load  limit  at  maximum  cold  tire
inflation  pressure  mentioned  on  the
sidewall of the tire. (
P.   5 5 7 )
Access Cab models
Double Cab models 

4446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If  your  vehicle  has  been  parked  for  at  least  3  hours  or  has  not  been
driven for more than 1 mile or  1.5 km, you will get an accurate  cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based o nly on its appear-
ance.
●It  is  normal  for  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  be  higher  after   driving  as
heat  is  generated  in  the  tire.  Do  not  reduce  tire  inflation  pre ssure  after
driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehi cle is
balanced.
WARNING
■Proper inflation is  critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. 
If  the  tires  are  not  properly  in flated,  the  following  conditions  may  occur
which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious i njury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire damage
●Greater  possibility  of  tire  damage  while  driving  (due  to  road  h azards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusti ng tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire  valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed , dirt or moisture may get into  the valve and
cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressu re. 

5408-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: P265/60R18 tires
*3: Vehicles with a over fender
■
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
 P.   1 8 7
Dimensions
Cab type Access Cab
Overall length212.3 in. (5392.3 mm)
Overall width 74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase127.8 in. (3247 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deck With long deck
Overall length
212.3 in. (5392.3 mm) 225.5 in. (5727.3 mm)
Overall width74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
75.2 in. (1910.3 mm)*3
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase
127.8 in. (3247 mm) 141.0 in. (3582 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2 

5418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Access Cab models
Double Cab models
Access Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P.   5 4 3 )
*2: Installing  accessories  in  addition  to  those  installed  at  the  f actory
increases  vehicle  weight,  thereby  reducing  vehicle  capacity  wei ght.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Seating capacity
Seating capacity
Vehicles without rear  seatsVehicles with rear seats
24 (Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle capacity weight
Model code*1EngineDriving 
systemDeck  type
Vehicle capac-
ity weight 
(Occupants + 
luggage)
*2
TRN265L-CRTSKA 2TR-FE 
engine 2WD
Long deck1500 lb.
(680 kg)
TRN245L-CRTSKA 4WD
1300 lb.
(590 kg)
GRN325L-CRTSHA 2GR-FKS engine 2WD
1400 lb.
(635 kg)
GRN305L-CRFSHA 4WD
1100 lb. 
(500 kg)
GRN305L-CRTSHA
1150 lb. 
(520 kg)