2021 TOYOTA TACOMA tailgate

1303-2. 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 bumpe r 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.

3625-3. Using the storage features
■Open the tonneau cover
Open the tailgate. ( P. 126)
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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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 co ver 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, a nd the
safety bolt must be installed and tightened.
● Do not drive with only the front or only
the rear tonneau cover opened.

605Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 219
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 257
Light switches ....................... 219
Moon roof switches ............... 162
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 308
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 334, 341
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 154
Power door lock switch ......... 121
Power mode switch............... 211
Power outlet main switch ...... 370
Power window switches ........ 156
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 303
Seat heater switches ............ 345
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 427
Turn signal lights................... 217
VSC off switch ...... 301, 318, 319
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 229
Wireless charger switch ........ 377 Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lights.................................. 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 547
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 127
Tailgate ................................. 126
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 436 Maintenance data ................. 545
Warning light......................... 478
Warning message......... 485, 487
Tire information ....................... 551 Glossary ............................... 557
Size....................................... 553
Tire identification number ..... 552
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 555
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 426
Initializing .............................. 427
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 426
Registering ID codes ............ 428
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 427
Warning light......................... 478
Warning message......... 485, 487
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”