Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 120

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Rear step bumper
For rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illustra-
tion.
WARNING
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Before removing the tailgate
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
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Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
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Do not drive with the tailgate open.
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Do not allow others to get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before opening the tailgate.
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To prevent damage to the camera lens
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
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After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
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To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.
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To prevent damage to the tailgate and rear step bumper
Avoid possible contact between tailgate and rear bumper during tailgate
removal and reinstall.
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