2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA fold seats

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While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow any passengers to sit on
top of a foldeddown seatback, or
in the luggage compartment or car-
go area. Persons not properly
seated and/or not properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
During driving, do not allow any
passengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Otherwise,
severe injuries can occur in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.
Driver seat
CAUTION
The SRS driver airbag deploys with
considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if
the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag
is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety.
This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your
breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm (10 in.) away now, you can
change your driving position in sever-
al ways:
Move your seat to the rear as far
as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
Slightly recline the back of the
seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the
seat somewhat. If reclining the back
of your seat makes it hard to see
the road, raise yourself by using a
firm, nonslippery cushion, or raise
the seat if your vehicle has that
feature.
If your steering wheel is adjustable,
tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as rec-
ommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot
pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.
Seats Front seats—
—Front seat precautions

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BEFORE TUMBLING REAR SEATS
Stow the rear seat belt buckles as
shown in the illustration.
This prevents the buckles from falling out
when you tumble the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belt buckles must be stowed
before you tumble the rear seat.
TUMBLING REAR SEATS
1. Lower the head restraints to the low- est position. Fold down the seatback
while pulling the seatback angle ad-
justing lever and swing the whole
seat up and forward while pu lling
the seat lock release lever on the
side.
To return the tumbled seat to the original
position, reverse the above operation.
CAUTION
Make sure people or luggage are
clear of the seat. Then, hold the
seat and slowly move it. Otherwise,
people may be injured or luggage
may be damaged, if the seat hits
them.
To avoid serious injury, do not sit
on the folded seatback.
Use the seat lock release lever on
the side only when tumbling the
seat.
Tumbling rear seats
(double cab models)

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The rear seat belt buckles can be
stowed when not in use.
Seat belt buckles must be stowed before
you swing up the bottom cushion. (See
“Swing−up rear seats” in this Section.)The rear seat belt buckles can be
stowed when not in use.
Seat belt buckles must be stowed before
you fold the seatback. (See “Tumbling rear
seats” in this Section.) If your seat belts cannot be fastened se-
curely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer to
order the proper required length for the
extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex-
pect to wear for proper measurement and
selection of length. Additional ordering in-
formation is available at your Toyota deal-
er.CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt restraint system in case of
an accident, increasing the chance of
personal injury.
Remember that the extender pro-
vided for you may not be safe when
used on a different vehicle, for
another person, or at a different
seating position than the one origi-
nally intended.
—Stowing the rear seat belt
buckles (access cab models)
—Stowing the rear seat belt
buckles (double cab models)
—Seat belt extender

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Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Section 7−2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” in
Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding
−down seatback, check
that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake (pedal type)
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Parking brake (lever type)
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in
“P” position and all brakes released.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.

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Outside temperature display 322
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Overdrive switch 191
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Overheating, Engine 407
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Overheating, Engine coolant 174
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Overview
Engine compartment 442
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P
Parking brake
Operation 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag off switch 84 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 429 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 328,329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 155 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear audio system
Rear seat audio system 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 251 . . . . .
Rear console box 336,337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side windows 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, auto anti −glare inside 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controls 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 498 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats 52
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Security system 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 178 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side steps 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 468 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 409,410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 357 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 75,85 . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Tilt steering wheel 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
StepSide bed 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swing −up rear seats 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 162 . . . .
Ignition 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .