With the power tailgate fully open, lift it at least 0.8 in. (2 cm) using a hand or knee, then move clear while close assist finishes the closing cycle.
Check that your vehicle has it.
The 2024 Tacoma feature table lists the power open-and-close tailgate as standard on Limited and Trailhunter and available through a package on Double Cab TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road. It is not the ordinary lightweight or damped manual tailgate.
- Retail trim / version
- TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter
- Named package
- TRD Sport with power-tailgate package, TRD Off-Road with power-tailgate package, 2024 Tacoma Limited, Trailhunter, or Double Cab TRD Sport/TRD Off-Road with power-tailgate package
- Required equipment / service
- Factory power open-and-close tailgate
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Published availability and qualifications
The 2024 Tacoma feature table lists the power open-and-close tailgate as standard on Limited and Trailhunter and available through a package on Double Cab TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road. It is not the ordinary lightweight or damped manual tailgate.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Confirm that the truck has the factory power open-and-close tailgate and that the tailgate is fully open.
- 02
Check that people, cargo and equipment are clear of the tailgate path.
- 03
Lift the tailgate at least 0.8 in. (2 cm) using a hand or knee.
- 04
Move clear as soon as close assist activates.
- 05
Allow the tailgate to close fully and verify that it latched.
Important limits
- Cargo pushing against or leaning on the tailgate can cause unexpected movement; reposition it before operating the tailgate.
- Do not place any body part in the closing path or intentionally test jam protection.
- Jam protection stops the tailgate but disables powered operation until the tailgate is fully closed.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the tailgate has remained open with the vehicle off for more than eight hours, unlock the doors or open a door while carrying the electronic key to wake the system, then retry.
- ✓After jam protection operates, manually close the tailgate fully to re-enable the power-tailgate system.
- ✓After tailgate reattachment or 12-volt-battery reinstallation, initialize the system by manually closing the tailgate fully.
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2024 Toyota Tacoma/Tacoma i-FORCE MAX Quick Reference Guide — Power open-and-close tailgate
Relevant section or page: Quick Reference Guide, p. 25; gas Owner's Manual, p. 140; hybrid Owner's Manual, p. 130. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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