2019 TOYOTA TACOMA tailgate

1223-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
For rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illustra-
tion.
Rear step bumper
WARNING
■Before removing the tailgate
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
● Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not allow others to get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before opening the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens
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.
■ To prevent damage to the tailgate and rear step bumper
Avoid possible contact between tailgate and rear bumper during tailgate
removal and reinstall.

2894-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■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 visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that cou ld 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 emergency 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 bec ome
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or y ou may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visual ly check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.
● 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 a nd
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 284)

4566-3. Using the storage features
■Open the tonneau cover
Open the tailgate. ( P. 118)
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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3
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4596-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
WARNING
■Caution for the tonneau cover
Observe the following precautions regarding the tonneau cover.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Confirm the tonneau cover is securely closed before driving.
● Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.
● Bolt must be installed and properly tightened.
Tightening torque:
20 ft·lbf (27.3 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)
● When the tonneau cover is fully opened, make sure that the buck le is
secure by pulling on the storage strap.
● Be careful not to get your hands pinched between the tonneau cover and
the deck when opening and closing the tonneau cover, or between the
panels when folding.
● Make sure that all latches are securely locked by pulling it up wards.
● Do not stand or sit on the tonneau cover.
● Do not install the tonneau cover backwards, or in any other ori entation
than indicated (“TACOMA” text should be towards the tailgate, and the
safety bolt must be installed and tightened.
● Do not drive with only the front or only
the rear tonneau cover opened.

697Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 211
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 249
Light switches ....................... 211
Moon roof switches ............... 153
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 310
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 428, 435
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power mode switch............... 203
Power outlet main switch ...... 465
Power window switches ........ 147
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 305
Seat heater switches ............ 439
Talk switch
*.......................... 420
Telephone switches
*............ 399
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 523
Turn signal lights................... 209
VSC off switch ...... 303, 320, 321
Window lock switch............... 147
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 221
Wireless charger switch ........ 472 Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights.................................. 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 119
Tailgate ................................. 118
Talk switch
*............................. 420
Telephone switches
*.............. 399
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 69
Tire inflation pressure............. 530 Maintenance data ................. 637
Warning light......................... 570
Warning message......... 577, 579
Tire information ....................... 643 Glossary ............................... 649
Size....................................... 645
Tire identification number ..... 644
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 647
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 522
Initializing .............................. 523
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 522
Registering ID codes ............ 524
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 523
Warning light......................... 570
Warning message......... 577, 579
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