2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA cruise control

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Installation of a mobile
twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol-
lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau-
tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
 Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
 Electronic throttle control system
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
 Anti −lock brake system
 Traction control system
 “AUTO LSD” system
 Vehicle stability control system
 Cruise control system
 Tire pressure warning system
Tires and loading on your
To y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of
steering ability and braking ability, leading to an
accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi-
cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in
this Owner ’s Manual. For details about tire inflation
pressure and load limits, see “Checking tire infla-
tion pressure” in Section 7−2 and “Vehicle load
limits” in Section 2.

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15. Power outlets
16. Passenger airbag off switch
17. Ashtray
18. Cigarette lighter
19. “2WD/4HI” switch
(transfer mode selector switch)
20. “AUTO LSD” switch
21. Cruise control switch
22. Audio remote control switches
23. Tilt steering lock release lever
24. Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) indicator light
25. Instrument panel light control knob

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18. “4LO” switch
(transfer mode selector switch)
19. Cigarette lighter
20. “2WD/4HI” switch (transfer mode selector switch)
21. “AUTO LSD” switch
22. Emergency flasher switch
23. Cruise control switch
24. Ignition switch
25. Audio remote control switches
26. Tilt steering lock release lever

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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1 −6.
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2: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch” in Section 1 −3.
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3: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” in Sec-
tion 1 −7.
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4: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1− 7.
Cruise control indicator light
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Low speed four −wheel drive indicator light∗
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(four −wheel drive models)
High speed four −wheel drive indicator light∗
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(four −wheel drive models)
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Overdrive −off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights “AUTO LSD” indicator light
Slip indicator light
Vehicle stability control system off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
Passenger airbag off indicator light
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch 190
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Automatic transmission 191
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Manual transmission 195
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Four −wheel drive system 196
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Traction control system 199
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“AUTO LSD” system 201
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Vehicle stability control system 204
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Tire pressure warning system 207
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Parking brake 213
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Cruise control 214
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SECTION 1 7

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(c) Overdrive switch
You can select either fourth gear (with
overdrive off) or fifth gear (with overdrive
on) by pushing this switch.
To turn the overdrive off, push the switch.
The “O/D OFF” indicator light should come
on. To turn the overdrive on again, push
the switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicator
light should go off.
Always drive your vehicle with the over-
drive on for better fuel economy and
quieter driving.
If the engine is turned off when the over-
drive is off and restarted, the overdrive
will automatically be on. Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be enabled because the
cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” in this Section.
(d) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. The
transmission must be in “P” or “N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
When the lever is in the “D” position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. If the
engine coolant temperature is low, the
transmission will not shift into the over-
drive gear even with the overdrive on.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(e) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D
OFF” indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to third
gear.
Shift into the “3” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to third gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled. Tw o −wheel drive models
127 km/h (79 mph)
Four −wheel drive models
“4HI” mode is selected 127 km/h (79 mph)
“4LO” mode is selected 49 km/h (30 mph)

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Shift into the “2” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to second gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled.
Tw o−wheel drive models
84 km/h (52 mph)
Four −wheel drive models
“4HI” mode is selected 84 km/h (52 mph)
“4LO” mode is selected 32 km/h (20 mph)
Push the “SHIFT L” switch. The trans-
mission will downshift to first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
Tw o−wheel drive models
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
40 km/h (25 mph)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
“2WD” or “4HI” mode is selected
36 km/h (22 mph)
“4LO” mode is selected 14 km/h (8 mph) Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be enabled because the
cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” in this Section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(f) Using “3”, “2” and “L” positions
The “3”, “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in “3”, “2” or
“SHIFT L” switch depressed, the vehicle
can move just as if the lever was in “D”.
With the selector lever in “3”, “2”, the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
ically shift to second gear.
With the “SHIFT L” switch depressed, the
transmission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE

Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Twowheel drive models
4.0 L V6 (1GRFE) engine— “3” 140 km/h (87 mph) . . . . . . . . .
“2” 95 km/h (59 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
“L” 55 km/h (34 mph) . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZFE) engine—
Access cab models“3” 140 km/h (87 mph) . . . . . . .
“2” 95 km/h (59 mph) . . . . . . . .
“L” 55 km/h (34 mph) . . . . . . . .
Double cab models “3” 135 km/h (84 mph) . . . . . . .
“2” 90 km/h (56 mph) . . . . . . . .
“L” 50 km/h (31 mph) . . . . . . . .

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When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
Pedal type—
To set: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal. For better holding power, first de-
press the brake pedal and hold it while
setting the parking brake.
To release: Depress the parking brake
pedal once again.
Lever type—
To set: Pull out on the lever. For better
holding power, first depress the brake
pedal and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Press the lock release button
(1), turn the lever (2), then push it in (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
The cruise control is designed to main-
tain a set cruising speed without requir-
ing the driver to operate the accelera-
tor. Cruising speed can be set to any
speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
Within the limits of the engine’s capabili-
ties, cruising speed can be maintained up
or down grades. However, changes in ve-
hicle speed may occur on steeper grades.
CAUTION
To help maintain maximum control
of your vehicle, do not use the
cruise control when driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or on slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snowcovered) or
winding roads.
Avoid vehicle speed increases when
driving downhill. If the vehicle
speed is too fast in relation to the
cruise control set speed, cancel the
cruise control then downshift the
transmission to use engine braking
to slow down.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
To turn the cruise control on, press the
“ON−OFF” button. The “CRUISE” indicator
light on the instrument panel will come on
to indicate that the cruise control is opera-
tional. Pressing the “ON −OFF” button
again turns the system off.
When the system is turned off, cruising
speed must be reset when the cruise con-
trol is turned on again.
Cruise control