2015 TOYOTA TACOMA tailgate

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness (vehicles with rear view
monitor system)
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor
system)
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually
behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc., when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the tailgate is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to directly check
visually and with the mirrors all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 170)

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Alphabetical index
Off-road precautions
Driving .................................. 199
Vehicle.................................. 197
Oil Engine oil.............................. 408
Warning light ................ 477, 479
Opener Fuel door ................................ 74
Hood ..................................... 404
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Overhead console ................... 348
Overheating, Engine ............... 508
Parking brake .......................... 142
Personal lights ........................ 339
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Pole antenna ............................ 335
Power outlet..................... 352, 353
Power steering Fluid...................................... 416
Power windows ......................... 71
Radiator............................ 406, 414
Radio ........................................ 261
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Folding down .......................... 50
Raising the bottom cushion................................. 49
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536 Rear view monitor system
Before removing the
tailgate ..................................40
Rear view monitor system ................................166
Rear window ...............................73
Replacing Fuses ....................................444
Light bulbs .............................454
Tires ..............................422, 486
Wheels ..................................436
Wireless remote control
battery .................................442
Rear differential lock
system ....................................185
Rear step bumper ......................43
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................554
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light .........395
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................94
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................57
ALR .........................................59
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................59
Child restraint system installation ...........................104
Cleaning and maintaining......392
ELR .........................................59
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................59
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................59
Reminder buzzer ...................479
Reminder light .......................479
Seat belt extenders .................60
Seat belt pretensioners ...........58
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Alphabetical index
Ignition switch ....................... 131
Light switch........................... 152
Power door lock switch........... 36
Power window switch ............. 71
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 185
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 94
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 423
Turn signal lights .................. 141
VSC OFF switch ........... 183, 192
Window lock switch ................ 71
Wiper and washer ................ 156
Tachometer .............................. 145
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 40
Tailgate................................... 40
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Tire inflation pressure ............ 532
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 545
Size ...................................... 542
Tire identification number ..... 541
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543 Tires
Chains ...................................210
Checking ...............................422
If you have a flat tire ..............486
Identification number .............541
Inflation pressure...................532
Inflation pressure sensor .......423
Information ............................540
Replacing ..............................486
Rotating tires .........................422
Size .......................................532
Snow tires .............................426
Spare tire...............................486
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................423
Tire pressure warning system ........................422, 483
Warning light .........................479
Tools .........................................486
Total load capacity...................207
Towing Bumper towing ......................222
Dinghy towing........................233
Emergency towing.................467
Fifth wheel trailer ...................220
Trailer towing.........................213
Traction control system ..........191
TRAC .........................................191
Trip meter .................................146
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................141
Replacing light bulbs ...........................459, 460
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................536
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.