- Industry: Automotive
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The duration of the retail contract/lease agreement, usually expressed in months (e.g., 24 or 36 months).
Industry:Automotive
In 4x4 Tacomas and 4Runners, this Limited available feature lets the driver shift into 4WD High with the touch of a button.
Industry:Automotive
Rods that link the pitman arm and the idler arm to transmit lateral motion to the steering knuckle arms.
Industry:Automotive
These are features that do not come standard with a certain model, but are installed by the factory. Since the vehicles arrive at the dealer already equipped with options, you don't really choose an option; rather, you choose a vehicle with the options you like. Not all options are available separately or in all regions. You can contact your Toyota dealer to help you locate a vehicle that is right for you.
Industry:Automotive
The cargo bed of Tacoma and Tundra pickups features four tie-down hooks located on the inside of the bed. They make securing loads easy and convenient.
Industry:Automotive
Part of the transmission system that enables the transmission's drive shaft to run faster than the engine itself. This helps to reduce engine wear and noise, and enhance fuel economy.
Industry:Automotive
The ratio of the tire section height to section width. The section height is the distance from the rim flange to the tread surface. Section height and width can be read by looking at a cross section of a tire, like cutting a piece out of a pie.
Industry:Automotive
Overdrive provides a final drive ratio of less than 1:1. This allows the engine to operate at lower rpm at highway cruising speed and provides greater fuel economy, quieter operation, and less wear and tear on the engine. It also helps a vehicle maximize top-end speed. An overdrive cancel button can be used when hauling heavy loads, climbing hills or trailer towing to prevent the transmission from repeatedly shifting up and down.
Industry:Automotive
Printed on the sidewall of the tire, the load index is a comparative number that gives the load rating of the tire.
Industry:Automotive
Refers to the section of a vehicle's body that protrudes beyond the tires. For off-road driving, it is preferable to have minimal overhang for easier maneuvering.
Industry:Automotive
