2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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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 in 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 only—As this holder is de-
signed for holding soft cups only, do
not place too heavy a cup, drink −can
or bottle in it.
Ty p e A
Ty p e BTy p e C
C u p ho ld ers

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Type C cup holders are equipped with
a detachable adapter for each holder.
When you remove the adapter, a bigger
cup can be held in the holder.
Ty p e D
Ty p e E
Ty p e F
Ty p e G

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The rear console box is equipped with
a note pad holder. This is designed to
hold small paper such as note pads.
To use the holder, raise the console box
upper lid while pushing the lock release
button.
CAUTION
Do not write on the note pad holder
while the vehicle is moving.
Do not place anything else on the
note pad holder. Such items may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly cause injury during
sudden braking or an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop while driving, keep the console
box upper lid closed when it is not
in use.
Grocery bag hooks
Cargo net hooks
Note pad holder Grocery bag/cargo net hooks

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These hooks are designed to hang
things like grocery bags or cargo net.
Although the cargo net itself is not in-
cluded as an original equipment, these
hooks can be used to hang the cargo net.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hooks,
avoid hanging heavy loads on them
when using them as grocery bag
hooks.
 To prevent damage to the hook,
avoid hanging things other than a
cargo net on it when using them as
cargo net hooks.
Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have a
hole, then it is designed for use with a
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driv-
ing, it may cause an accident.
Floor mat

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Off−road vehicle precautions 340
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Break −in period 341
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Fuel 341
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Fuel pump shut off system 343
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Operation in foreign countries 344
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Three −way catalytic converters 344
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Engine exhaust cautions 345
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Facts about engine oil consumption 346
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 347
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Brake system 347
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 354
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Rear step bumper 354
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StepSide bed 354
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Limited −slip differential 355
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Your Toyota’s identification 355
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Theft prevention labels 356
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Suspension and chassis 357
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Tire information 358
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Vehicle load limits 366
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Cargo and luggage 367
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Types of tires 369
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SECTION 2

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This vehicle has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of gravity to
make it capable of performing in a wide
variety of off −road applications. Specific
design characteristics give it a higher
center of gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design feature
causes this type of vehicle to be more
likely to rollover. And, it has a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. An advantage of the
higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems. It is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as ordi-
nary passenger cars any more than
low −slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off −road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause rollover.CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Therefore, the driver and all
passengers should fasten their seat
belts whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
Avoid loading any items on the roof
that will raise the vehicle’s center
of gravity.
Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
Off −road vehicle precautions

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When driving off −road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar off −road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break −in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles). FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three −
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
Break −in period Fuel