Toyota Tacoma 2006 Operating Manual page 263

06 01.06
CAUTION
When you secure cargo with the deck
rails, be sure follow the instructions
below in order to avoid the cargo
coming loose:
"
Do not install accessories (tie- down
cleats, storage boxes, etc.) at more
than the following number of loca-
tions per deck rail:
Side rail:
Short deck—Max. 3 locations
Long deck—Max. 4 locations
Headboard rail: Max. 3 locations
"
Spread out tie- down/support loca-
tions evenly along the length of the
rails.
"
Do not exceed a total tensile load
of 200 kg (440 lb.) 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.
—Tie- down cleats
LS10055a
1: Locking plate
2: Thumb wheel
3: Tie- down cleat
The deck rail system enables you to
insert and move tie- down cleats to
their best location along deck rails to
secure a load.
2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U)
LS10056a
12.7 mm
(0.5 in.)
1: Deck rail
2: Detent
3: Locking plate
INSTALLING THE TIE- DOWN CLEAT:
1. Loosen the thumb wheel in a coun-
terclockwise motion, and depress the
wheel so locking plate maintains
12.7 mm (0.5 in.) gap.
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