Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 11

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in
the table. (

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P. 187)

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The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. (

P. 187)

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The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the Certification Label.

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The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR
indicated on the Certification Label.

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If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is required.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distrib-
uting hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

Weight limits

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Access Cab models



Double Cab models

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Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.

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GCWR

and TWR



Access Cab models

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

P. 543)

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

Engine

Driving

system

GCWR

TWR

TRN265L-CRTSKA

2TR-FE

engine

2WD

7740 lb.

(3510 kg)

3500 lb.

(1590 kg)

TRN245L-CRTSKA

4WD

7980 lb.

(3615 kg)

3500 lb.

(1590 kg)

GRN325L-CRTSHA

2GR-FKS

engine

2WD

11270 lb.

(5110 kg)

6800 lb.

(3085 kg)

GRN305L-CRFSHA

4WD

11230 lb.

(5090 kg)

6500 lb.

(2950 kg)

GRN305L-CRTSHA

11310 lb.

(5130 kg)

6500 lb.

(2950 kg)

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

Double Cab models

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

P. 543)

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Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (450 kg)

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Fifth wheel and gooseneck towing TWR

Toyota does not recommend fifth wheel and gooseneck towing.

Model code

Engine

Driving

system

GCWR

TWR

TRN265L-PRTSKA

2TR-FE

engine

2WD

7870 lb.

(3565 kg)

3500 lb.

(1590 kg)

GRN325L-PRTSHA

2GR-FKS

engine

11300 lb.

(5125 kg)

6700 lb.

(3040 kg)

GRN325L-PRTLHA

11250 lb.

(5100 kg)

6600 lb.

(2995 kg)

GRN330L-PRTSHA

11240 lb.

(5095 kg)

6600 lb.

(2995 kg)

GRN330L-PRTLHA

11290 lb.

(5120 kg)

6600 lb.

(2995 kg)

GRN305L-PRFSHA

4WD

11260 lb.

(5105 kg)

6400 lb.

(2900 kg)

GRN305L-PRTSHA

11240 lb.

(5095 kg)

6400 lb.

(2900 kg)

GRN305L-PRTLHA

11300 lb.

(5125 kg)

6400 lb.

(2900 kg)

GRN310L-PRTSHA

11290 lb.

(5120 kg)

6400 lb.

(2900 kg)

GRN310L-PRTLHA

11040 lb.

(5005 kg)

6000 lb.

(2725 kg)

: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

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A recommended tongue weight or kingpin weight varies in accor-
dance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.

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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

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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.

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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.

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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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Lubricate the hitch ball and kingpin with a light coating of grease.

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Remove the hitch ball whenever you are not towing a trailer.
Remove the trailer hitch if you do not need it. 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. 187) or

3500 lb. (1590 kg) whichever is
lower.

Hitch

Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only)

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Use the correct trailer ball for your application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut by at least 2
threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

Weight carrying ball position:
52.0 in. (1320.8 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole position:
45.2 in. (1148.8 mm)

Selecting trailer ball

Trailer class

II and III

Typical trailer ball size

2 5/16 in.

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball

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Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. To help avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:

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Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.

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Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability
of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as
speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.

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Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-
trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.

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Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle-trailer combination.

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Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.

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As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.

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Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack-
knifing and a loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or
slippery surfaces.

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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making
a turn.

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Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.

Trailer towing tips

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Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.

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Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing
lanes.

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission: To maintain engine brak-
ing efficiency and charging system performance when using engine
braking, do not use the transmission in D. If in the S mode, the
transmission shift range position must be in 5 or lower.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission: To maintain engine braking
efficiency and charging system performance when using engine
braking, do not use the sixth gear.

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Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.

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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.

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Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may over-
heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving
up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(

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P. 534)

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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P (automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmis-
sion) and turn off the engine.

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When restarting after parking on a slope:

With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the clutch
pedal  (manual  transmission)  depressed,  start  the  engine.  On
vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission,  be  sure  to  keep  the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake (and also the brake pedal on vehicles
with  an  automatic  transmission),  and  slowly  pull  or  back  away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (

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P. 551)

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.

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Depress power mode button (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
(

P. 212)

No  matter  which  class  of  tow  hitch
applies,  for  a  more  safe  trailer  hookup,
the  trailer  ball  setup  must  be  the  proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler
Trailer ball

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When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate properly.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Yaw Assist Function) (if equipped)
(

P. 258)

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Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) (

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P. 266)

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Cruise control (if equipped) (

P. 280)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) (

P. 292)

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Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) (

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P. 284)

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (if equipped) (



P. 292)

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been 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 vehicle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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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.

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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 gradually 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.)

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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 combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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WARNING

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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.

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To avoid accident or injury

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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.

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Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

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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.

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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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  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.

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Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

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