Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 22

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

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Caution while driving

Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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When the deck hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the deck hooks to their stowed positions.

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Tie-down cleat precautions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.

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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

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Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.

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WARNING

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Caution for the tonneau cover

Observe the following precautions regarding the tonneau cover.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Confirm the tonneau cover is securely closed before driving.

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Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.

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Bolt must be installed and properly tightened.

Tightening torque:

20 ft·lbf (27.3 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)

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When the tonneau cover is fully opened, make sure that the buckle is
secure by pulling on the storage strap.

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Be careful not to get your hands pinched between the tonneau cover and
the deck when opening and closing the tonneau cover, or between the
panels when folding.

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Make sure that all latches are securely locked by pulling it upwards.

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Do not stand or sit on the tonneau cover.

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Do not install the tonneau cover backwards, or in any other orientation
than indicated (“TACOMA” text should be towards the tailgate, and the
safety bolt must be installed and tightened.

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Do not drive with only the front or only
the rear tonneau cover opened.

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Grocery bag hooks

Grocery bag hook is designed
to hang things like grocery bag.

NOTICE

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When using the tonneau cover

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Deck area is not waterproof, so take care when transporting items which
may be damaged by water.

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Do not drive the vehicle with objects on top of the tonneau cover.

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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.

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Take care when removing and installing the tonneau cover, as it is heavy.

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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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Storage boxes

Storage box is designed to place things like bottles.

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Left side



Right side (vehicles without a
sub woofer)

NOTICE

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Grocery bag hook weight capacity

Do not hang any object heavier than 7 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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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

Vanity mirrors (if equipped)

NOTICE

Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is
stopped.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets are less than 120 W.

Open the lid.

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The power outlet can be used when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be turned off
normally.

Power outlet (12 V DC)

NOTICE

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Close the power outlet lids when the power outlet are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

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Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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The power outlet can be used for electrical appliances.

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Main switch

To use the power outlet, turn on
the main switch.

The power supply starts a few
seconds after the main switch is
pressed.

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Power outlet socket (deck)

Open the lid.

Power outlet (120 V AC) (if equipped)

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Maximum available capacity of the power outlet

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While the vehicle is being driven
The maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 120 V AC/
100 W.

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When the vehicle is stationary
The maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on
the following conditions:

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/100 W when the following

conditions applies:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission

The shift lever is moved to any positions other than P and N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission

The clutch pedal is depressed.

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/400 W when the following

conditions applies:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission

The shift lever is in P or N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission

The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The maximum capacity of 400 W can only be restored by turning the
power outlet main switch off and then on again under condition
described above.

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The power outlet can be used when

The engine is running.

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The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capac-
ity as follows:

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When the power outlet is in operation

The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the front console box. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W

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If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on

The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.

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The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:

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The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.

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Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.

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The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.

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If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct
the following procedure:

Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in P or N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.

When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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