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04 MODEL GRADES
V8 Sport Edition 4WD shown in Titanium Metallic with available moonroof and rear spoiler

The rugged SR5 comes with such features as:
• 245-hp V6
• Available V8 with 320 lb.-ft. of torque
• Available third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-
down removable seats
• Skid plates
• Available 4WD with Torsen®1 limited-slip dif-
ferential with center locking feature
• Downhill Assist Control2, 3
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Elec-
tronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake
Assist4
• Hill Start Assist Control5
• Black running boards
• Integrated fog lamps
The capable Sport Edition packs features like: The luxurious Limited spoils its occupants
• 245-hp V6 with:
• Available V8 with 320 lb.-ft. of torque • 245-hp V6
• X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension6
• Available V8 with 320 lb.-ft. of torque
• 17” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated
• Available third-row foldaway 50/50 split
audio and cruise controls fold-down removable seats
• Hood scoop • Heated leather-trimmed power seats
• Silver-painted roof rack • Rear-seat audio system with remote
• Black running boards control and wireless headphone capability
• Integrated fog lamps • 115V power outlet
• Illuminated silver-painted running boards
• Silver-painted roof rack
• 17” 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
• Available X-REAS Sport Enhancement
Suspension6

1Torsen® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc.

2Standard on 4WD models, not available on 2WD models.
3See Options section footnote 3 for more information on Downhill Assist Control.
4Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Braking effectiveness also
depends on proper brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions.
5See Options section footnote 2 for more information on Hill Start Assist Control.
6Standard on Sport Edition, available on Limited models.

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MODEL GRADE FEATURES
EXTERIOR SR5 SPORT LIMITED SR5 SPORT LIMITED
Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with auto-off Black roof rails with black crossbars O – –
feature S S – Silver-painted roof rails with black crossbars – S S
Auto on/off headlamps – – S Silver-painted bumper accents4 S S S
Integrated front fog lamps S S S Silver-painted illuminated running boards – – S
Multi-reflector taillamps S S S Black running boards S S –
Color-keyed front and rear bumpers, fender flares, grille, door handles Hood scoop – S –
and rear license plate garnish S S S Power windows with driver auto down with jam protection S S S
Multi-Mode 4-wheel drive with Torsen®1 limited-slip center differential Power outside mirrors S – –
with locking feature (V6 4WD models) S S S Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors – S S
Full-time 4-wheel drive with Torsen®1 limited-slip center differential Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle S S S
with locking feature (V8 4WD models) S S S Rear privacy glass with UV protection S S S
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)2 S S S Electric rear window defogger with timer S S S
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)3 — 4WD models S S S Electronic rear hatch locking system S S S
X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension (X-REAS) – S O Front and rear mudguards S S S
Skid plates S S S Integrated towing hitch receiver with ball mount kit5 S S S
16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R16 tires S – – Power tilt/slide moonroof with noise-reduction technology and sunshade O6 O O6
17” 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/65R17 raised white Color-keyed rear spoiler with center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) O O O
outline letter tires – S –
17” 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires O – S

INTERIOR SR5 SPORT LIMITED SR5 SPORT LIMITED

Fabric door trim with silver-tone accents S S – Defroster-linked CFC-free automatic climate control with rear
Cut-pile carpeting and fabric headliner S S S ventilation and air filtration S S –
Black and silver interior trim S S – Orange-illuminated speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and
Leather-trimmed interior with 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with fuel level gauges; LCD odometer and twin tripmeters S S S
power-adjustable lumbar support and 4-way power-adjustable passenger Airbag, seatbelt, low-fuel level, door-ajar, battery, check engine, oil
seat – – S pressure, VSC, HAC, DAC, low tire pressure, brake, ABS and taillamp
High-contrast fabric-trimmed seats – S – bulb failure warning lights S S S
Heated front seats – – S Multi-information display with time, fuel consumption, cruise range and
Silver- and granite-tone interior trim – – S temperature control information S S S
Leather-wrapped shift knob – – S Tilt 4-spoke steering wheel S – –
Silver-tone accented shift knob – S – Tilt and telescopic 4-spoke steering wheel – S S
Manually adjustable 8-way driver and 4-way passenger fabric seat S S – Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated cruise and audio
Power-adjustable driver’s lumbar support S S S controls O S S
Height-adjustable headrests in all seating positions; front seats with Cruise control S S S
fore/aft adjustment S S S HomeLink®11 universal transceiver O O S
Rear seat center armrest with pull-out cup holders and convenience tray S S S Driver and front passenger dual sun visors with mirrors with sliding
60/40 split fold-down flat second-row bench seat S S S extension S S –
Third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-down removable seats Driver and front passenger sliding sun visors with illuminated vanity
(second-row tumble-forward with third-row seats) O – O mirror – – S
Cargo area back-up mirrors (without JBL Synthesis audio)6 S S S Auto-dimming electrochromic mirror with compass O O S
Rear tonneau cover6 S S S Overhead console with maplights and holder for sunglasses S S S
Double-decker cargo system with net6 O O S Remote keyless entry with rear window power-down operation S S S
Power rear window with auto up/down, jam protection and intermittent Four cup holders S S S
wiper S S S Six bottle holders (one each in front door, two each in rear doors) S S S
Power door locks with auto door lock logic S S S One front and one rear 12V auxiliary power outlet S S S
Deluxe 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with six speakers and in-glass Gated shifter S S S
FM diversity antenna S S S Center console storage box with convenience tray and fold-out trash
JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with 10 speakers6, 7, 8 O O O bag holder S S S
JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer Remote fuel door and hood releases S S S
and 10 speakers6, 7, 8 O O O Scheduled maintenance indicator light S S S
JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with touch-screen DVD Foot pedal parking brake S S S
9 10 6, 7, 8
navigation system with backup camera and 10 speakers – – O Computer-controlled fuel gauge S S S
Defroster-linked CFC-free dual zone automatic climate control with Rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless headphone capability O O S
rear ventilation and air filtration – – S

S = Standard O = Optional – = Not Available

1Torsen® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc.
2Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is a complex electronic and mechani-
cal system designed to help minimize backward rolling on steep as-
cents. It is not a substitute for safe driving judgment and practices.
Factors including grade, surface conditions and driver input can all
affect whether HAC will be effective in preventing a loss of control.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for further details.
3Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is a complex electronic and mechani-
cal system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control and
speed on steep downhill descents. It is not a substitute for safe
driving judgment and practices. Factors including speed, grade,
surface conditions and driver input can all affect whether DAC will
be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner’s
Manual for further details.
4Color-keyed with Dorado Gold Pearl. system changes may affect the accuracy of the mapping software.
5For weight-carrying towing only with V6 models; weight-distributing Rely upon your common sense to decide whether or not to follow
on V8 models. a specified route. Detailed coverage not available in every city.
6Not available with third-row seat.
Optional periodic geographical updates available at an additional
7Requires leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever with inte-
cost. See your Navigation System Owner’s Manual and your Toyota
grated cruise and audio controls and rear-seat audio system with dealer for further details.
10The backup camera is designed to capture a photographic image
remote control and wireless headphone capability on SR5 models.
8Requires rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless
within the limited frame capabilities of the camera’s lens and is not
headphone capability on Sport Edition models. intended to provide a comprehensive view of the entire rear area
9 The Toyota touch-screen DVD navigation system is designed to of the vehicle. This system should not be exclusively relied upon to
assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepancies confirm rearward clearance.
11HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
may be encountered between the system and your actual location.
Changes in street names, road closures, traffic flow or other road

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OPTIONS
ALL MODELS
• JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with 10 speakers6, 7, 8
• JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer and 10 speakers6, 7, 8
• Front seat-mounted side airbags and front- and second-row side curtain airbags15
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• Power tilt/slide moonroof with noise-reduction technology and sunshade
• Color-keyed rear spoiler with center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL)
• Front turn signals with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

SR5 OPTIONS
• Rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless headphone capability • Anti-theft alarm system
• Double-decker cargo system with net6 • 115V AC power outlet
• Black roof rack • Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror with compass
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever with integrated cruise and audio • 5-spoke 17” aluminum alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires
controls • Third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-down removable seats
• HomeLink®11 universal transceiver

SPORT EDITION OPTIONS

• Rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless headphone capability • Anti-theft alarm system
• Double-decker cargo system with net • 115V AC power outlet
• HomeLink®11 universal transceiver • Auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror with compass

LIMITED OPTIONS
• Third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-down removable seats • JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with touch-screen DVD navigation system9
• Rear Height Control Air Suspension (V8 models)6 — includes X-REAS Sport with backup camera10 and 10 speakers6, 7, 8
Enhancement Suspension (X-REAS) • X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension (X-REAS)

SR5 Standard 6-spoke 16” SR5 available 5-spoke Sport Edition standard
aluminum alloy wheel 17” aluminum alloy wheel 6-spoke 17” aluminum
Limited standard 5-spoke alloy wheel
17” aluminum alloy wheel

COLORS

Natural White with Stone,1 Titanium Metallic with Galactic Gray Mica with Dorado Gold Pearl3 with Pacific Blue Metallic3 with Stratosphere Mica4 with Black with Stone,1 Taupe1
Taupe1 or Dark Charcoal2 Stone,1 Taupe1 or Dark Stone,1 Taupe1 or Dark Taupe interior Stone or Taupe interior Stone,1 Taupe1 or Dark or Dark Charcoal2 interior
interior Charcoal2 interior Charcoal2 interior Charcoal2 interior

1Available on SR5 and Limited models.
2Available on Sport Edition model.
3Not available on Sport Edition model.
4Not available with third-row seat.
6Not available with third-row seat.
7Requires leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever with
integrated cruise and audio controls and rear-seat audio
system with remote control and wireless headphone capability
on SR5 models.
8Requires rear-seat audio system with remote control and wire-
less headphone capability on Sport Edition models.
9The Toyota touch-screen DVD navigation system is designed to
assist in locating an address or point of interest. Discrepan-
cies may be encountered between the system and your actual
location. Changes in street names, road closures, traffic flow or
other road system changes may affect the accuracy of the map-
ping software. Rely upon your common sense to decide
14Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take full advantage
whether or not to follow a specified route. Detailed coverage
not available in every city. Optional periodic geographical
updates available at an additional cost. See your Navigation
System Owner’s Manual and your Toyota dealer for further details.
10The backup camera is designed to capture a photographic
image within the limited frame capabilities of the camera’s
lens and is not intended to provide a comprehensive view of
the entire rear area of the vehicle. This system should not be
exclusively relied upon to confirm rearward clearance.
11HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
12Toyota Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system
designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under
adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver
steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in
preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner’s Manual
for further details.
of the benefits of ABS. It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper
brake-system maintenance and tire and road conditions.
For details on vehicle specifications, standard features and
available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A
vehicle with particular equipment may not be available at the
dealership. Ask your Toyota dealer to help locate a specifically
equipped vehicle.
All information presented herein is based on data available at
the time of printing, is subject to change without notice and
pertains specifically to mainland U.S.A. vehicles only (may dif-
fer in the state of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands
and in other regions).
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©2003 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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SPECIFICATIONS
SR5 SPORT EDITION LIMITED
Mechanical/Performance
Engine
4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve EFI VVT-i V6 Standard Standard Standard
245 hp @ 5,200 rpm/282 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
4.7-liter DOHC 32-valve EFI V8 Available Available Available
235 hp @ 4,800 rpm/320 lb.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm
Ignition Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Transmission
V6 models 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT)
V8 models 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT)
Body construction Reinforced body-on-frame construction
Drivetrain
2WD Front engine, rear-wheel drive
V6 4WD Multi-Mode 4-wheel drive with Torsen®1 limited-slip center differential with locking feature
V8 4WD Full-time 4-wheel drive with Torsen®1 limited-slip center differential with locking feature
Suspension Independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar; 4-link rear suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Steering Variable gear rack-and-pinion power steering
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.) 36.7
Brakes Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD)and Brake Assist2
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)3 + Traction Control (TRAC)4 Standard Standard Standard
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (4WD models) Standard Standard Standard
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Dimensions (IN.)
Overall height, unloaded (2WD/4WD) 69.1/68.9 (71.6 with available roof rack) 71.6 71.6
Overall width 73.8 73.8 73.8
Overall length
V6/V8 189.0/190.0 189.0/190.0 189.0/190.0
Wheelbase 109.8 109.8 109.8
Track (front/rear) 62/62 62/62 62/62
Interior dimensions front/rear (IN.)
Head room 39.7/39.1/32.9 39.7/39.1 39.7/39.1/32.9
Shoulder room 58.0/57.2/56.7 58.0/57.2 58.0/57.2/56.7
Hip room 55.3/55.3/48.4 55.3/55.3 55.3/55.3/48.4
Leg room 41.7/34.7/24.1 41.7/34.7 41.7/34.7/24.1
Seating capacity 5/75 5 5/75
Off-Highway 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Curb weight
Approach/departure angle (degrees) 31/24 32/24 31/24 32/24 31/24 32/24
Ground clearance (in.) 8.9 9.1 8.9 9.1 8.9 9.1
Skid plates Engine and fuel tank skid plates on all models; 4WD models also include transfer case skid plate
Weights and Capacities 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Curb weight (lbs.)
V6 models 4,035 4,290 4,065 4,330 4,055 4,310
V8 models 4,220 4,475 4,260 4,515 4,245 4,495
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating — GVWR (lbs.)
V6 models 5,330 5,570 5,330 5,570 5,330 5,570
V8 models 5,460 5,710 5,460 5,710 5,460 5,710
Payload6 (lbs.)
V6 models 1,295 1,280 1,255 1,240 1,275 1,260
V8 models 1,240 1,235 1,200 1,195 1,215 1,215
Towing capacity7 (lbs.)
V6 models (weight-carrying) 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
V8 models (weight-distributing) 7,300 7,000 7,300 7,000 7,300 7,000
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
with third-row seat up/down 36.6/12.0 NA/NA 36.6/12.0
without third-row seat/with available double-decker cargo system 42.1/40.6 42.1/40.6 42.1/40.6
Fuel tank (gal.) 23.0 23.0 23.0
Tires
Size — Standard P265/70R16 P265/65R17 P265/65R17
— Available P265/65R17 NA NA
Type Mud-and-Snow-rated radial tires Mud-and-Snow-rated radial tires Mud-and-Snow-rated radial tires
Spare Full-size, mounted under body Full-size, mounted under body Full-size, mounted under body
Mileage Estimates (mpg city/highway)8
2WD (V6; V8) 18/21; 16/20 18/21; 16/20 18/21; 16/20
4WD (V6; V8) 17/21; 15/19 17/21; 15/19 17/21; 15/19
1Torsen® is a registered trademark of Zexel Torsen, Inc. 5With available third-row seat. trailer hitch manufacturer and Toyota vehicle Owner’s Manual. Note that the
2See Options section footnote 14 for more information on Toyota’s Brake 6Includes the weight of occupants, available equipment and cargo; limited maximum amount you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo,
Assist. by weight distribution occupants and available equipment in the vehicle.
3See Options section footnote 12 for more information on Toyota’s Vehicle 7Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up 82004 preliminary mileage estimates determined by Toyota. EPA mileage
Stability Control (VSC). properly and you have all necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed estimates not available at time of printing. Actual mileage may vary.
44-wheel Traction Control (TRAC) in 4WD only. Rear-wheel Traction Control any Weight Ratings and review all instructions and cautions from your
(TRAC) in 2WD mode.

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