2016 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

3936-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Rear (Access Cab models [vehicles without rear seats])
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab models [vehicles with rear
seats])
Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holders
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Storage boxes
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3946-3. Using the storage features
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bottom of
the lower cushion until it is sup-
ported by the hook-and-loop fas-
tener.
Make sure that the lid is supported
to prevent it from closing unexpect-
edly.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
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3956-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the storage boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■Storage box (Access cab models [vehicles without rear seat])
Never let anyone sit on the storage box. Doing so may damage the storage
box and cause injury. In addition, it may cause death or severe injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

3966-3. Using the storage features
Luggage compartment features
■Deck
■Tonneau cover (if equipped)
P. 4 0 0
■Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only)
Grocery bag hooks (P. 404)
Storage boxes (P. 405)
Left sideRight side
Deck hooks (P. 399)
Auxiliary boxes (P. 397)
Tie-down cleats (P. 397)Power outlet
(if equipped) (P. 409)
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3976-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Auxiliary boxes
Turn the knob and open the lid.
■Tie-down cleats
The deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie-down
cleats to their best location along deck rails to secure a load.
Locking plate
Thumb wheel
Tie-down cleat
Deck
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3986-3. Using the storage features
●Installing the tie-down cleat
Loosen the thumb wheel in a
counterclockwise motion,
and depress the wheel so
that the locking plate main-
tains 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) gap.
Deck rail
Detent
Locking plate
Insert the locking plate into
the deck rail, rotate the tie-
down cleat 90°, and release
the thumb wheel.
Slide the cleat to the closest
detent in the rail system. You
will feel that the locking plate
snaps into a detent.
When using a tonneau cover,
confirm the cleat position will not
interfere with its proper closing
and latching.
Tighten the thumb wheel in a
clockwise motion until the
clutch mechanism ratchets.
0.5 in.
(12.7 mm)
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3996-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Check the tie-down cleat to
confirm that it is locked into a
detent and securely mounted
to the deck rail system.
■Deck hooks
Deck hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
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4006-3. Using the storage features
■Open the tonneau cover
Open the tailgate. (P. 1 1 6 )
Pull the lever and lift to open
the rear tonneau cover.
Pull the lever and lift to open
the center tonneau cover.
Secure by using the storage
straps.
Make sure that the buckle is
fully engaged by pulling on the
strap.
Tonneau cover (if equipped)
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