2021 TOYOTA TACOMA towing

2934-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on.
● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
■ The Blind Spot Monitor functio n will detect a vehicle when
● A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes the vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes .
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a
vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the f ollowing types
of vehicles and/or objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationar y objects
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●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
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: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not func-
tion correctly
● The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correct ly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standi ng water,
etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your v ehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip
in the road, etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling a t about the
same speed as your vehicle
• When towing anything such as trailer, boat, etc.
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle

2964-5. Using the driving support systems
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when
● The BSM main switch is set to on.
● The shift lever is in R.
● Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
● Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/ h) and
18 mph (28 km/h).
■ Conditions under which the Rear C ross Traffic Alert function will not
detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following
types of vehicles and/or objects.
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationar y objects
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●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
● Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehic le
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●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
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: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■ Conditions under which the Rear C ross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles c orrectly in the
following conditions.
● When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the ro ad, etc.
● Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
● Directly after the engine is started with the BSM main switch o n
● When towing a trailer
● Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

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 st owed 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 c ontents may
spill and glasses may break.
Storage boxes
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3665-3. Using the storage features
■Grocery bag hooks
Grocery bag hook is designed
to hang things like grocery bag.
NOTICE
■When using the tonneau cover
● Deck area is not waterproof, so take care when transporting ite ms which
may be damaged by water.
● Do not drive the vehicle with objects on top of the tonneau cov er.
● Take care when operating and storing the tonneau cover to avoid scratch-
ing its outer surfaces. When stowing, stand it up with the sect ion with stor-
age straps facing upward.
● Take care when removing and installing the tonneau cover, as it is heavy.
● To avoid damage, secure the storage straps to the snaps provide d. Failure
to do so could result in broken buckle, or damage deck rail.
Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only)

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all stat e/
provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the fr ont,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
(  P. 470, 472)
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flatbed truck.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.

4717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
WARNING
■While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which
place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing
eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Release the parking
brake.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to tr ansport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of the flat-bed truck for th e tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn th e engine switch to OFF.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Using a flatbed truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

4737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing hook(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and brakes must b e in
good condition.
Securely attach a cables or chains to the towing hook(s).
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON ” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITIO N ON mode.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in “2WD”.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles with an automatic trans mission: When the shift lever can-
not be shifted. ( P. 213)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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