2020 TOYOTA TACOMA warning

3535-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Vehicles with an aut omatic transmission
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the c up holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

3555-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Rear (Access Cab models [veh icles 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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3575-3. Using the storage features
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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.

3645-3. Using the storage features
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Push down on the top surface (latch position) until it clicks, tighten the
bolt, and then close the cap.
After closing the tonneau cover, try pulling it up towards you to make
sure all latches are securely locked.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braki ng.
■ When the deck hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the deck hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Tie-down cleat precautions
● Properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats into the deck rail system.
Failure to properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats can cause cargo
to become unsecured. Unsecured cargo can cause injury when the vehi-
cle is in motion.
● Properly secure all cargo to prevent shifting or sliding during driving.
Failure to properly secure cargo can cause injury when the vehicle is in
motion.
● Applying loads at an angle to the tie-down cleat greater than 4 5° or loads
greater than 220 lb. (100 kg) may cause damage to the deck, deck rail
system, tie-down cleat and/or the cargo.
● Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.
● Do not install more than the following number of tie-down cleats per deck
rail:
• Side rail:
Short deck—Max. 3 locations
Long deck—Max. 4 locations
● Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.
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3655-3. Using the storage features
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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.

3735-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
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 r esult 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 m anuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its in verter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dea ler for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the follow ing:
● 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, such 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.

3805-4. Other interior features
WARNING
■Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni zation
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the wireless charger.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.
● Before using the wireless charger, users of any electrical medi cal device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchroniz ation
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its o peration
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unex pected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
● To avoid interference with other electrical devices, turn the w ireless char-
ger off by turning off the wireless charger switch.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibility of equipment fai lure or damage,
vehicle fire, burns due to heat, or even electrical shock.
● Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-
ble device.
● Do not place anything but a device to be charged on the wireles s charger.
It is not designed for use as an auxiliary box.
● Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.
● Do not disassemble or modify the wireless charger.
● Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compati ble with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
● Do not bring magnetized objects close to the wireless charger.
● Do not perform charging if the charging area is dusty.
● Keep foreign objects away from the wireless charger, and do not spill liquid
on the wireless charger.
● Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while
charging.
● Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to t he charging
area.

3825-4. Other interior features
An assist grip (type A) installed on the pillar can be used when getting
in or out of the vehicle and others.
An assist grip (type B) installed on the ceiling can be used to support
your body while si tting on the seat.
Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)
Assist grips
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WARNING
■ Assist grip (type B)
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourself
by falling over.
NOTICE
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.