2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA automatic transmission

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NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.
Indicator
light
Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission
Indicator
light
For separate seat with automatic trans-
mission
This on− off switch is designed to dis-
able the passenger airbag in order to
allow usage, if necessary, of a member
of a passenger risk group identified in
TABLE 1 is occupying the right front
passenger seating position. (For details,
see “SRS driver airbag and front pas-
senger airbag” in this Section.)
Operate on −off switch as follows:
Insert key into the keyhole.
To turn passenger airbag on—
Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission: Turn the key clockwise to
the “ON” position. At this time, the “ON”
indicator light comes on.
For separate seat with automatic transmis-
sion: Turn the key clockwise to the
“AUTO” position. At this time, the indicator
light condition varies depending on the oc-
cupant in the right front seat. (For details,
see “Front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system” in the Section.)
To turn passenger airbag off—Turn the
key counterclockwise to the “OFF” position
and remove it. At this time, the “OFF”
indicator light comes on. If the key is
removed at any other position than “OFF”,
the switch will automatically return to the
“ON” or “AUTO” position.
Passenger airbag manual
on− off switch (standard cab
and access cab models only)

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat must be used in rear −
facing position only.Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission
For separate seat with automatic trans-
mission
CAUTION
Never install a rear −facing child re-
straint system on the front seat with
the passenger airbag manual on −off
switch in the “ON” or “AUTO” posi-
tion. In the event of an accident, the
force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause
death or serious injury to the child if
the rear −facing child system is
installed on the front passenger seat.
—Installation with seat belt
(standard cab models and
access cab models)

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Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission
For separate seat with automatic trans-
mission
When you install a rear −facing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the right front
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
on− off switch counterclockwise to the
“OFF” position and remove the key.
(For details, see “SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag” in this Section.)
The indicator light comes on when the
system is off.
CAUTION
If you must install a rear −facing child
restraint system on the right front
seat, make sure that the passenger
airbag manual on −off switch is in the
“OFF” position with the key removed
and that the indicator light is on.
CAUTION
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupants, may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.
If the driver ’s seat position does
not allow sufficient space for safe
installation, install the child re-
straint system on the rear right
seat.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat must be used in for-
ward−facing or rear −facing position de-
pending on the child’s age and size.
When installing, follow the manufactur-
er ’s instruction about the applicable
child’s age and size as well as direc-
tions for installing the child restraint
system.Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission
For separate seat with automatic trans-
mission
CAUTION
Rear −facing child restraint system:
Never install a rear −facing child re-
straint system on the front seat with
the passenger airbag manual on −off
switch in the “ON” or “AUTO” posi-
tion. In the event of an accident, the
force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause
death or serious injury to the child if
the rear −facing child system is
installed on the front passenger seat.

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Except for separate seat with automatic
transmission
For separate seat with automatic trans-
mission
When you install a rear −facing child re-
straint system which belongs to a pas-
senger risk group on the right front
seat, turn the passenger airbag manual
on− off switch counterclockwise to the
“OFF” position and remove the key.
(For details, see “SRS driver airbag and
front passenger airbag” in this Section.)
The indicator light comes on when the
system is off.
CAUTION
If you must install a rear −facing child
restraint system on the right front
seat, make sure that the passenger
airbag manual on −off switch is in the
“OFF” position with the key removed
and that the indicator light is on.
CAUTION
Forward− facing child restraint system:
A for war d −facing child restraint sys-
tem which belongs to a passenger
risk group should never be installed
on the right front passenger seat with
the passenger airbag manual on −off
switch in the “ON” or “AUTO” posi-
tion, because the force of the deploy-
ing airbag could cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child in forward
seating position. (For details, see
“SRS driver airbag and front passen-
ger airbag” in this Section.)

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(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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When the brake fluid level is too low, the
traction control system, “AUTO LSD” sys-
tem and vehicle stability control system
will not operate and the warning light
comes on.
(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
are completely closed.
(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the system of the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system and indicator light,
passenger airbag manual on −off switch,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, warning light, “RSCA OFF” indicator
light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
(l) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire pressure of
one or more of your tires (including the
spare tire) is low. The light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position. It goes off after a few sec-
onds. This indicates that the tire pressure
warning system is functioning properly.
If the warning light comes on, stop your
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
sible and check that the inflation pressure
of all tires (including the spare tire) is as
specified on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (See “Checking tire inflation
pressure” in Section 7 −2.) The light should
go off a few minutes after the tire pres-
sure is adjusted.
If the warning light blinks, the tire pres-
sure warning system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer. For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” in Section 1
−7.
(m) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
(four −wheel drive models)
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
(n) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
This light warns that the windshield wash-
er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid
at your earliest opportunity. (For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section
7 −3.)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock 182
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Automatic transmission 183
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Manual transmission 187
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Four −wheel drive system 188
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Traction control system 191
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“AUTO LSD” system 193
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Vehicle stability control system 197
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Tire pressure warning system 200
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Parking brake 205
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Cruise control 206
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