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3725-3. 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 e r.
● Take care when operating and storing the tonneau cover to avoid  scratch-
ing its outer surfaces. When stowing, stand it up with the section 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 provided. Failure
to do so could result in broken buckle, or damage deck rail.
Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only) 
     
        
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4767-2. 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. 476, 478)
If they are damaged, use a towing 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. 
     
        
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Camper information
The  figures  given  in  the  illustration  indicate  the  recommended  center
of gravity zone.
Recommended  location  for
cargo center of gravity for cargo
weight rating
Rear end of truck bed
This  information  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  regulatio n
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S.  Department  of  Transportation.  It  provides  the  purchasers  a nd/
or  prospective  purchasers  of  Toyota  vehicles  with  information  o n
truck-camper  loading.  Your  Toyota  dealer  will  help  answer  any
questions you may have as you read this information.
Center of gravity location
1
2
Access Cab models49.9 in. (1267 mm)36.1 in. (917 mm)
Double Cab models
With short deck
With long deck
41.1 in. (1045 mm)
41.5 in. (1055 mm)31.8 in. (807 mm)
27.8 in. (706 mm)
WARNING
■ Loading precaution
If  a  load  is  too  far  back,  it  can  cause  dangerous  handling.  If  it  is  too  far
forward, the front axle may be overloaded.