2021 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

3615-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Check the tie-down cleat to
confirm that it is locked into a
detent and securely mounted
to the deck rail system.
■Deck hooks
Deck hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
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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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3635-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Close the tonneau cover
Remove the straps while
pushing the release lock.
Confirm that there is no tie-down
cleat in the latch position before
closing the tonneau cover.
Close the tonneau cover and
push down on the top sur-
face (latch position) until it
clicks.
After closing the tonneau cover,
try pulling it up towards you to
make sure all latches are
securely locked. Confirm cargo
and cleats do not interfere with
tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.
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Remove and instal l the tonneau cover
Open the cap and remove
the bolt.
Open the rear and center tonneau cover.
Secure by using the storage straps.
Pull the lever and lift to
remove the tonneau cover.
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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 p ositions.
■ 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 vehi cle 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 cleat s 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 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.

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)

3675-3. 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.

3685-4. 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.