TOYOTA TACOMA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

3515-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Open (pull the lever up)
Lock
Unlock
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, 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
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3525-3. Using the storage features
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
■Passing a cable from the console box
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglass es and
similar small items.
Press the lid.
Front console box
Overhead console
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 i nside
may fall out, resulting in an accident.

3535-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Vehicles with an aut omatic transmission
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the c up 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.

3545-3. Using the storage features
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.
Bottle holders

3555-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Rear (Access Cab models [veh icles without rear seats])
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab models [vehicles with rear
seats])
Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.
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 st owed 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 c ontents may
spill and glasses may break.
Storage boxes
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3565-3. Using the storage features
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)
Lift up the bottom cushion.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
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3575-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the storage boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braki ng.
■ 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.

3585-3. Using the storage features
Luggage compartment features
■Deck
■Tonneau cover (if equipped)
P. 3 6 2
■Behind the rear seat (Do uble Cab models only)
Grocery bag hooks ( P. 366)
Storage boxes ( P. 367)
Left sideRight side
Deck hooks ( P. 361)
Auxiliary box ( P. 3 5 9 )
Tie-down cleats ( P. 359) Power outlet
(if equipped) (
P. 370)
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3595-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Auxiliary box
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 al ong deck rails to secure a load .
Locking plate
Thumb wheel
Tie-down cleat
Deck
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3605-3. Using the storage features
●Installing the tie-down cleat
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.Deck rail
Detent
Locking plate
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
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
clockwise motion until the
clutch mechanism ratchets.
0.5 in.
(12.7 mm)
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