Toyota Tacoma (2018 year). Instruction - part 27
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior light
■ Front
1
Off
2
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
3
On
■ Rear
1
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
2
On
Front personal lights
On/off
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Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)
1
Off
2
Door position
The cargo lamp comes on when a
door is opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.
3
On
■ Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the main
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switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes:
● Front personal lights
● Interior lights
● Cargo lamp (if equipped)
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 649)
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
1
Bottle holders
(P. 448)
4
Glove box
(P. 445)
2
Front console box
(P. 446)
5
Cup holders
(P. 447)
3
Overhead console
6
Storage boxes
(P. 449)
(if equipped)
(P. 446)
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WARNING
■ Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■ When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
Glove box
1
Open (pull the lever up)
2
Lock
3
Unlock
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Front console box
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
■ Passing a cable from the console box
Overhead console (if equipped)
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Press the lid.
WARNING
■ Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an accident.
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Cup holders
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Vehicles with a manual transmission
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WARNING
■ Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup 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.
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Bottle holders
Front door
Front console box
Rear door (Double Cab models only)
■ When using the holder as a bottle holder
● When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
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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
Rear (Access Cab models [vehicles without rear seats])
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
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Under the rear seats (Access Cab models [vehicles with rear
seats])
Pull up the lever and raise the
1
bottom cushion up.
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6-3. Using the storage features
2
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
3
Open the lid.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)
1
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
2
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
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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.
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Luggage compartment features
■ Deck
Left side
Right side
1
Deck hooks (P. 455)
4
Power outlet
2
Auxiliary boxes (P. 453)
(if equipped) (P. 465)
3
Tie-down cleats (P. 453)
■ Tonneau cover (if equipped)
P. 456
■ Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only)
1
Grocery bag hooks (P. 460)
2
Storage boxes (P. 461)
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Deck
■ Auxiliary boxes
Turn the knob and open the lid.
■ Tie-down cleats
The deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie-down
cleats to their best location along deck rails to secure a load.
1
Locking plate
2
Thumb wheel
3
Tie-down cleat
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● Installing the tie-down cleat
1
Loosen the thumb wheel in a
counterclockwise
motion,
and depress the wheel so
that the locking plate main-
tains 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) gap.
1
Deck rail
0.5 in.
2
(12.7 mm)
Detent
3
Locking plate
2
Insert the locking plate into
the deck rail, rotate the tie-
down cleat 90°, and release
the thumb wheel.
Slide the cleat to the closest
3
detent in the rail system. You
will feel that the locking plate
snaps into a detent.
When using a tonneau cover,
confirm the cleat position will not
interfere with its proper closing
and latching.
Tighten the thumb wheel in a
4
clockwise motion until the
clutch mechanism ratchets.
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5
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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Tonneau cover (if equipped)
■ Open the tonneau cover
1
Open the tailgate. (P. 118)
2
Pull the lever and lift to open
the rear tonneau cover.
3
Pull the lever and lift to open
the center tonneau cover.
4
Secure by using the storage
straps.
Make sure that the buckle is
fully engaged by pulling on the
strap.
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■ Close the tonneau cover
Remove the straps while
1
pushing the release lock.
Confirm that there is no tie-down
cleat in the latch position before
closing the tonneau cover.
2
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.
■ Remove and install the tonneau cover
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1
Open the cap and remove
the bolt.
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2
Open the rear and center tonneau cover.
3
Secure by using the storage straps.
4
Pull the lever and lift to
remove the tonneau cover.
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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 braking.
■ 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 45° 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.