Luggage Stowage Precautions; Rear Step Bumper - Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating Manual

Luggage stowage precautions

When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:
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Put luggage or cargo in the rear deck
when at all possible. Be sure all items
are secured in place.
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Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.
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For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION
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To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything behind the
front seats higher than the seat-
backs (Xtra–cab and double cab
models). Keep luggage or packages
low, as close to the floor as pos-
sible.
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Never allow anyone to ride in the
rear deck. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.
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'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
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Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver's field
of view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
cargo weight specified in Section 8.
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)

Rear step bumper

The rear step bumper is for rear end
protection and easier step–up loading.
CAUTION
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Do not allow more than one person
to get on the rear step bumper at
a time. It is designed for only one
person.
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Never drive the vehicle with anyone
on the rear step bumper.
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Do not stand on the rear step
bumper while the vehicle is moving.