2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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822001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
The cargo lamp is designed to light up the bed of your vehicle. How to operate the cargo lamp is shown in the table below.
CARGO LAMP OPERATION
OPERATION AND FUNCTION
OFF"ONON "OFF
ªCARGO LAMPº switch*
1push oncepush once
Door lock or unlock with the power door
lock switch or key (with the power door
lock system)
*2
Unlock
(The lamp will automatically turn off after
20 seconds.)Lock
Door open or closeOpen any of the doors
Close all of the doors

The lamp will automatically turn off after
20 seconds when the ignition switch is
in the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position or the
key is removed.
*3

The lamp will turn off immediately when
the ignition switch is in the ªONº posi-
tion.
Off function with vehicle speedÐOver approximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
Off function with timerÐThe lamp remains on for 30 minutes.
*1: An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the cargo lamp is on.
*2: When all of the doors are closed and the ignition switch is in the ªACCº or ªLOCKº position or the key is removed.
*3: When the ignition switch is turned to the ªONº position, the lamp will turn off immediately.
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To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Slow
Position 3Fast
The ªINT TIMEº band lets you adjust the
wiping time interval when the wiper lever
is in the intermittent position (position 1).
Twist the band upward to increase the
time between sweeps, and downward to
decrease it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you and release it.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ªAdding washer fluidº in Section 7±3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.
To turn on the windshield wipers, move
the lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Slow
Position 2Fast
For a single sweep of the windshield,
push the lever up and release it.
To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you and release it.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ªAdding washer fluidº in Section 7±3.
Windshield wipers and washer
(intermittent type) Windshield wipers and washer
( mist typ e)
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In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge 86
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 86
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Oil pressure gauge 87
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Vo ltme te r 88
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Tachometer 88
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Odometer and two trip meters 89
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 89
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SECTION 1± 5
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Fuel gauge
With tachometer
Without tachometer
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
Nearly fullÐNeedle at ªFº
Nearly emptyÐNeedle at ªEº
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non±return type
needle which remains at the last indicated
position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches ªEº or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
With tachometer
Without tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
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The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch is
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:

Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.

Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop±and±go traffic.

Towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine withinthe specified operating range.
Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See ªIf your ve-hicle overheatsº in Section 4.
Oil pressure gauge
Idling Normal
driving
The oil pressure gauge indicates engine
oil pressure when the ignition switch is
on. Check it while driving to make sure
that the needle is in the proper range.
If the oil pressure should stay below the
normal range, pull off the road to a safe
place and stop the engine immediately.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
Oil pressure may not build up when the
oil level is too low. The oil pressure
gauge is not designed to indicate oil level,
and the oil level must be checked using
the level dipstick.
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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the oil
pressure below the normal range untilthe cause is fixedÐit may ruin theengine.
Vo l t m e t e r
The voltmeter tells whether the battery
is charged or discharged. Check it
while the engine is runningÐthe needle
should always indicate as shown above.
If the needle reads below or above the
normal range while the engine is running,
it indicates the charging system needs im-
mediate repair.
However, it is normal for the needle to
drop below the normal range during en-
gine starting.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to select
correct shift points and to prevent en-
gine lugging and over±revving.
Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may causesevere engine damage.
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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. OdometerÐShows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip metersÐShow two different distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected. 3. Trip meter reset knobÐResets the two
trip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
(a) If parking brake is
off, stop
immediately and
contact Toyota
dealer.
(b) Fasten driver 's
seat belt.
(indicator and buzzer) If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(c) Fasten front
passenger 's seat
belt.
(d) Stop and check.
(e)Stop and check.
Service reminder indicators
an d warn in g bu zzers
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