TOYOTA TACOMA 2016 Owners Manual (in English)
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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.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●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.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.
■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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WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.
■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data.
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace-
ments.
■If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not
use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound
cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.
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A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in the
“ACC” or “ON” position and only on mobile devices with the “ ”
logo.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode and only on mobile devices with the
“ ” logo.
Press the wireless charger switch.
Place a mobile device on the
tray as shown in the illustration.
An amber indicator is illuminated
while charging is in progress.
When charging is complete, a
green indicator will also be illumi-
nated. Some phones, cases or
cover type wireless chargers may
not cause the green indicator to
illuminate even though it is fully
charged.
When placing the mobile device on the wireless charging surface of
the tray, make sure that there are no objects in-between the mobile
device and the tray. They may interfere with charging.
Wireless charger (if equipped)
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■If the wireless charger LED indicators flash
If the wireless charging surface of the tray becomes too hot, the LED indica-
tors will flash and charging is canceled. The LED indicators will be illuminated
if the surface of the tray cools down.
If the LED indicators flash even though the surface of the tray is not hot, the
wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Consult your Toyota dealer.
■When charging of the wireless charger stops temporarily
If any of the following operations are performed with the wireless key or elec-
tronic key present, charging may stop temporarily. Charging will start again
after a while.
• Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
• Opening/closing the doors
• Starting the engine
• Locking the doors by pressing the lock button on the wireless key or elec-
tronic key
• When the electronic key is out of the detection area
(vehicles with a smart key system)
■Certification for the wireless charger
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
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WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the wireless charger.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.
●Before using the wireless charger, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
●To avoid interference with other electrical devices, turn the wireless
charger off by turning off the wireless charger switch.
■To prevent damage or fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibility of equipment failure or damage,
vehicle fire, burns due to heat, or even electrical shock.
●Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-
ble device.
●Do not place anything but a device to be charged on the wireless charger.
It is not designed for use as an auxiliary box.
●Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.
●Do not disassemble or modify the wireless charger.
●Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
●Do not bring magnetized objects close to the wireless charger.
●Do not perform charging if the charging area is dusty.
●Keep foreign objects away from the wireless charger, and do not spill liquid
on the wireless charger.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while charg-
ing.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.
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NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully charged
●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable
device
●When a portable device becomes hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up
●When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong
radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger. Otherwise, data may be erased due
to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine is
stopped.
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An assist grip (type A) installed on the pillar can be used when getting
in or out of the vehicle and others.
An assist grip (type B) installed on the ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)
Assist grips
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■Assist grip (type B)
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourself
by falling over.
NOTICE
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
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Windshield is equipped with a
dedicated mounting bracket for
use with the GoPro
® QRB (Quick
Release Buckle) and must be
connected directly to the GoPro
®
camera housing.
■Before using
Comply with state and local regulations while operating the GoPro® camera.
Camera mounting bracket
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not operate any cameras or recording devices that may be installed to
the camera mounting bracket on the windshield while driving. Doing so may
result in a loss of vehicle control.