2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA ECU

'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
632001 TUNDRA (OM 34416U)
2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it
in the lock mode. When the belt is
then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-
tended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt retract.3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and
seatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convert-
ible seat securely.CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint sys-
tem in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufac-
turer.
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3. Fix the child restraint system with
the seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see ªChild restraintº in this
section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
4. Replace the passenger head re- straint.
Store any removed covers in a safe place
such as the glove box.
Be sure to replace all covers when the
anchor bracket is not in use.Outside position
Center position
Ð U sin g a to p st rap
(access cab models)
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Routing
device
2. Route the top strap through the
routing device as shown in the il-
lustration.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is not
twisted.
3. Fix the child restraint system withthe seat belt.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket on the side floor and tighten
the top strap.
For instructions to install the child re-
straint system, see ªChild restraintº in this
section.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
4. Replace the head restraint.
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Center position
1. Fold down the cup holder, unfasten the Velcro that attaches the anchor
bracket cover, and lift the cover.2. Route the top strap through the sloton top of the seat, pass the strap
through the seat, then latch the hook
onto the anchor bracket.
Close the cover and return the cup
holder to the original position.3. Move the child restraint system tothe correct position.
Then fix the child restraint system
with the seat belt and tighten the
top strap.
CAUTION
Make sure the top strap is securely
latched, and check that the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
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Four±wheel drive models
5VZ±FE engineÐFront control lever in ªH2º orªH4º
ª2º 110 km/h (68 mph) . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 60 km/h (37 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
Front control lever in ªL4º
ª2º 40 km/h (25 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 20 km/h (12 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
2UZ±FE engineÐ ª2WDº or ª4HIº mode is selected ª2º 120 km/h (75 mph)
. . . . . . . . .
ªLº 65 km/h (40 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ª4LOº mode is selected ª2º 45 km/h (28 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 25 km/h (16 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in theª2º or ªLº position. This may causesevere automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To preventsuch damage, ªDº position shouldbe used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
ªRº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ªPº posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into ªPº position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(h) Good driving practice

If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure
to turn the switch on immediately after-
ward.

When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.
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SHIFTING BETWEEN ªH2º AND ªH4º
To shift from ªH2º to ªH4º, reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 80 km/h (50
mph) and move the front drive control
lever.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-
er, reduce the vehicle speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive control
lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from ªH4º to ªH2º, simply move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any speed.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you shift the transfer into ªH2º, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive forward or backward in a
short distance.
SHIFTING BETWEEN ªH4º AND ªL4º
To shift between ªH4º and ªL4º, stop
the vehicle and put the transmission in
ªNº. With the brake pedal depressed,
move the front drive control lever. SHIFTING BETWEEN ª2WDº AND ª4HIº
To shift from ª2WDº to ª4HIº,
reduce
the vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph) and push in the ª2WD/4HIº but-
ton.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push in
the ª2WD/4HIº button, this reminds you
that the transfer mode is not securely in
ª4HIº mode. Drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds when you push in the ª2WD/4HIº
button, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not in ª4HIº mode. Stop the ve-
hicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less
than 100 km/h (62 mph). Push the button
to turn it off, then once again to turn it
back on.
CAUTION
Never push the ª2WD/4HIº button if
the wheels are slipping. Stop the slip-
ping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from ª4HIº to ª2WDº, push the
ª2WD/4HIº button again to turn it off.
This can be done at any speed.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push the
ª2WD/4HIº button again to return to ª2WDº
mode, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not securely in ª2WDº mode.
Drive straight ahead while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive forward or backward
in a short distance.
(c) Shifting procedure
(lever type with automatic
transmission) (c) Shifting procedure
(button type)
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SHIFTING BETWEEN ª4HIº AND ª4LOº
To shift from ª4HIº to ª4LOº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª4LOº button. If the ª2WD/4HIº button left
out, push in the ª2WD/4HIº button to se-
lect the ª4HIº mode.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4LOº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again.
To shift from ª4LOº to ª4HIº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª4LOº button.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4HIº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again. SHIFTING BETWEEN ª2WDº AND ª4LOº
To shift from ª2WDº to ª4LOº,
stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª2WD/4HIº button in to select the ª4HIº
mode, then push the ª4LOº button.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4LOº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again.
To shift from ª4LOº to ª2WDº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª2WD/4HIº switch again to turn it off. If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds when you push the ª2WD/4HIº but-
ton, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not in ª2WDº mode. Push the
ª2WD/4HIº button in to return to ª4LOº
mode, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle com-
pletely, put the transmission securely into
ªNº and push the ª2WD/4HIº button once
again.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push the
ª2WD/4HIº button, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not in ª2WDº mode.
Drive straight ahead while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive forward or backward
in a short distance.
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Type C auxiliary box is equipped with
a coin holder and cassette tape/com-
pact disc holder.
1. Coin holder: To use it, push coins down into the holder.
2. Cassette tape/compact disc holder: To use it, raise the upper tray.
The plates for the cassette tape/com-
pact disc are detachable.
Type D (under the rear seatÐonly when
the bottom cushion is up)
Cup holders
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely. To use
them, observe the following illustra-
tions.
CAUTION

Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or in an accident.

To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop while driving, keep the cup
holder closed when it is not in use.
NOTICE
Type A onlyÐAs this holder is de-
signed for holding soft cups only, donot place too heavy a cup, drink±canor bottle in it.
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