2006 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 673

06 01.06 NOTICE z To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the headlights, fog lights and air conditioner, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time. z To prevent any damage caused by heat, do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck. z Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration or heat, inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances. z Keep the lid closed when the power outlet is not in use. Do not insert any items other than appropriate plugs, as this may cause electrical failure or short circuits. z After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid. Failure to do so may cause damage to the plug. z If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving, securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or getting caught any of the powertrain components. z Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet. z If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is connected, replace the outlet. Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements. z If the power outlet gets dirty, turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean, dry- wet cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction. z Keep the power outlet free from dust and foreign materials and clean it regularly. The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances even if their power consumption is below the maximum capacity. These appliances may not operate properly. D Appliances with high initial peak wattage: cathode- ray tube type televisions, compressor- driven refrigerators, electric tools, etc. D Measuring devices which process precise data: medical equipment, measuring instruments, etc. D Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputercontrolled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc. Use of the power outlet may not be possible if the vehicle battery voltage is low due to decreased battery capacity. The integrated timers of electrical appliances may not function properly when the power supply is cut by the protection circuit. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) 251