Cargo And Luggage - Toyota Tacoma 2024 Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load:
Deck rails (if equipped)
To use the deck rails, you must
install genuine Toyota accesso-
ries or their equivalent for the
deck rails.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions and precautions
when installing a genuine Toyota
accessory or equivalent.
Side rails
WARNING
When you secure cargo with
■
the deck rails
Be sure to follow the instructions
below in order to avoid the cargo
coming loose.
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Do not install accessories (tie-
●
down cleats, storage boxes,
etc.) at more than the following
number of locations per deck
rail.
• Side rail:
Short deck—ax. 3 locations
Long deck—ax. 4 locations
Spread out tie-down/support
●
locations evenly along the
length of the rails.
Do not exceed a total tensile
●
load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck
rail.
To prevent luggage or cargo
●
from sliding forward during
braking, make sure the deck rail
accessories such as storage
box are securely attached on
the deck rails.
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load
capacity) — (Total weight of
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined