2017 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

4096-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Storage boxes
Storage box is designed to place things like bottles.
Left sideRight side (vehicles without a
sub woofer)
NOTICE
■Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 7 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

4106-4. Other interior features
Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Open the cover
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors (if equipped)
NOTICE
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is
stopped.

4116-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
The clock is displayed on the
screen.
■Setting the clock
Vehicles with Entune Audio (Audio system types: →P. 284)
→ P. 2 9 4
Vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
(Audio system types: →P. 284)
Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■ The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
Clock

4126-4. Other interior features
Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make su re that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets are less than 120 W.
Type A (instrument panel)
Open the lid.
Type B (inside of the console box)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock and
open the lid.
Power outlets (12 V DC)

4136-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
The power outlet can be used for electrical appliances.
● Main switch
To use the power outlet, turn on
the main switch.
The power supply starts a few
seconds after the main switch is
pressed.
●Power outlet socket (deck)
Open the lid.
NOTICE
●Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.
● Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
Power outlet (120 V AC) (if equipped)

4146-4. Other interior features
■Maximum available capacity of the power outlet
●While the vehicle is being driven
The maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 120 V AC/
100 W.
● When the vehicle is stationary
The maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on
the following conditions:
• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/100 W when the following conditions applies:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is moved to any positions other than P and N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
The clutch pedal is depressed.
• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/400 W when the followingconditions applies:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The maximum capacity of 400 W can only be restored by turning the
power outlet main switch off and then on again under condition
described above.
■ The power outlet can be used when
The engine is running.
■ The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capac-
ity as follows:
■ When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the front console box. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W
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4156-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■If the engine is started with th e power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■ The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
● The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.
■ If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct
the following procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances th at may do any of the following:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, su ch as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.