TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■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.
Glove box
Overhead console (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
Bottle holders
Auxiliary boxes
Front console box (separated type front seat only)
Cup holders

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Glove boxPull up the lever.
Front console box (Separated type front seat only)
Push the button.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and front console box

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Cup holders
Type A (Bench type front seat)
Type B (Separated type front seats with an automatic transmis-
sion)
Type C (Separated type front seats with a manual transmission)
Cup holders

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■Removing the cup holder
Type A (Bench type front seat)
Type B (Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum 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.
Pull the cup holder up.
Pull the cup holder up.
Cup holders

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Bottle holders
Front
Front console box (Separated type front seat)
Rear (Double Cab models)
■Bottle holders
Depending on their size or shape, some bottles may not fit in the holders.
Bottle holders

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Auxiliary boxesFront Pull the lid down.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab models) Pull up the lever.
Raise the bottom cushion up.
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.
Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes

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Turn the knob counterclockwise.
Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bot-
tom of the lower cushion until
it is supported by the hook-
and-loop fastener.
Make sure that the lid is sup-
ported to prevent it from closing
unexpectedly.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models) Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Auxiliary boxes

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Overhead console (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses
and similar small items.
Pull the lid down while pushing
the knob.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the overhead console closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ 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.
Auxiliary boxes and overhead console

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3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors
Ty p e AForward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Ty p e B Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position, then
slide backwards.

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Vanity mirrors
Vehicles without vanity light
Vehicles with vanity lightSlide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.