2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA hood release

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1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights
5. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
6. Side defroster outlet
7. Glove box
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Front drive control lever
12. Rear condole box
13. Cup holders
14. Parking brake lever
15. Lower vent
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
Instrument panel overview
 Vehicles with manual transmission

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1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Automatic transmission selector lever
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary
box
7. Side defroster outlet
8. Glove box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Auxiliary box
12. Rear condole box
13. Cup holders
14. Lower vent
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Window lock switch
18. Power rear view mirror control switches

Vehicles with automatic transmission

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3. Slide the tailgate a little to the right
to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
closed.
We recommend you keep the tailgate
closed when not in use.
NOTICE
Make sure the support brackets are
securely latched on both side panels
when installing the tailgate.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it to lock or unlock the tailgate.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
Hood

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Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Door courtesy
lights1943.8D
Glove box light—1.2D
Step light—1.4D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
—Headlights

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Cranking hold function 214
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Cruise control 123
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Cup holders 179
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D
Differential, Limited slip 197
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 92
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Dinghy towing 219
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Directional signals 92
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Discharge warning light 104
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 276
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Service precautions 274
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 269 . . . . .
Doors
Access door 14
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Front door 12
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 104 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 104 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 113
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Driving tips 214
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Manual transmission 117
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Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 215 . . . . .
Driving with a manual transmission 117
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Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Economical driving 230
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Good driving practice 113,117
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Winter driving tips 218
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During
Break −in 187
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 296,297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 274 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase the engine speed 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your remote keyless entry transmitter 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 251 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 234 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 270 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 214 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 282 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust gas caution 191
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Hood release 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure gauge 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 190 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature
gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling wheel ornament 249 . . . . . . . . .

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Removing wheel ornament 243
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Wheel block 243
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Wheel nuts 248
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Floor mat 182
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Fluid level
Brake 284
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Power steering 285
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Washer fluid 299
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Fog light switch, Front 94
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Foreign countries, Operation in 189 . . . . . . . .
Four −wheel drive
Operating the four −wheel drive
system 118
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Four −wheel drive system warning
buzzer 104
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Front door locks 12
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Front fog light switch 94
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Front passenger ’s seat 34
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Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder
light 104
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Front seat
Rear seat entry 34
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Front seats 31,32,33
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Fuel
Fuel economy 230
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Fuel pump shut off system 189
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Gauge 100
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Operation in foreign countries 189 . . . . . . .
Tank cap 26
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Fuel information 187
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Fuel pump shut off system 189
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Fuse
Fuse box 298
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Fuse locations 274
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Garage door opener box 168
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Gauge
Engine coolant temperature 100
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Engine oil pressure 101
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Fuel 100
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Glove box 167
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Good driving practice 113,117
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H
Hazard switch 93
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Head restraints 37
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Headlight switch 92
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High speed operation
During break −in 187
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Hood release, Engine 23
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How to start the engine 214
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I
I/M test 270
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Identification
Engine 198
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Tire 201
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Vehicle 197
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Ignition switch 112
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Ignition switch light 95
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Indicator symbols 8
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Instrument panel
Ashtray 166
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Brightness control 94
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Cigarette lighter 166
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Clock 166
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101
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Fuel gauge 100
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Indicator symbols 8
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Odometer 103
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Tachometer 102
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Trip meter 103
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Instrument panel light control 94
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Instrument panel overview 2,6
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J
Jack
Location 241,242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key reminder buzzer 104
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Keys 12,257
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L
Light bulbs
Back −up lights 303,304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo lamps 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licence plate lights 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 303,304 . . . . . . . . . .