2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA tailgate

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 16
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Engine immobilizer system 19
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Front doors 20
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Side doors 21
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Access doors 24
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Wireless remote control 25
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Power windows 35
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Rear side windows 38
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Back window 38
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Power back window 39
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Tailgate 40
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Hood 42
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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP) 42
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Theft deterrent system 44
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Fuel tank cap 46
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Electric moon roof 48
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SECTION 1 2

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Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the power back window switch
and get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.
Keep the back window closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
OPENING
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See “—Stowage precautions” in Section 2
for precautions when loading luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling and
pushing it to make sure it is securely
closed.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
Support cable bracket
REMOVAL
1. Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the brackets on the
support cables from the lugs on
both sides.
To release the support cable bracket, lift
it up and slide it off.
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2. Tilt the tailgate to about 30 ° from
vertical and pull up the right side of
the tailgate to unhook the right side.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.

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Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including tailgate op-
erate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See Section 7−2 for additional
information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See Sec-
tion 7 −2 for additional information.
When checking the tires, make sure
no nuts are missing, and check the
nuts for looseness. Tighten them if
necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.) See Section 7 −2 for additional
information.
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip −offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat −looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
Engine continually runs hot; oil pres-
sure gauge stays low
If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

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Jack
Location 409,410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Key reminder buzzer 178
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Keys 16,426
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Light bulbs
Back −up lights 475,476,477 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo lamps 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 473,474 . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 473,474 . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 471 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mounted stoplight 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 475,476,477 . . . . . .
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights 475,476,477 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Ignition switch light 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 165,166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 165,166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step light 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited slip differential 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lock
Front doors 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low tire pressure warning light 178,207 . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 445 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 436 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 440 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 178 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 178 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission
Driving with a manual transmission 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 156
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view 157 . . . . . .
Mirrors
Folding rear view 156
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Outside rear view 154
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Power rear view 155
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Vanity 159
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Moon roof 48
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Multi −information display 316
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New vehicle break −in 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note pad holder 345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Odometer 177
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Off −road driving precautions 385
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Off −road vehicle precautions 350
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Oil
Consumption 356
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Power steering 455
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Pressure gauge 175
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Viscosity and grade 450
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Oil consumption 356
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Open door warning light 178
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Operation in foreign countries 354
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Outside rear view mirror heaters 170 . . . . . . .

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Outside rear view mirror defogger 171 . . . .
Outside rear view mirror heaters 170 . . . . .
Overdrive 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag off 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 169,170 . . . .
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Tachometer 176
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Tailgate 40
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Theft deterrent system 44
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Theft prevention labels 367
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Three −way catalytic converters 354 . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 154
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Tire pressure warning system 207
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Tires
Changing 408
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Checking and replacing 459
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Flat tire 408
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Glossary 373
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Inflation pressure 456,490
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Replacing wheels 463
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Rotating tires 461
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Size 370,490
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Snow tires and chains 462
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Spare 409,410
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Symbols 368
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 369 . . . . . .
Tools 409,410
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Capacity 376
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Dinghy towing 387
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Emergency towing 423,424
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Emergency towing hook precautions 425
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 420 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 425 . . . . . . .
Trailer 388
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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system 42
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Traction control system 199
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Trailer towing 388
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Trip meter 177
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Turn signals 162
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TVIP 42
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Types of tires 379
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Uniform tire quality grading 370,371 . . . . . . . .
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“VSC TRAC” warning light 178
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Vanity mirrors 159
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Vehicle identification number 365
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Vehicle stability control system 204 . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 176
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Warning buzzer 178
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Warning light 178
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 469
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Washing and waxing 429
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 464
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Replacing wheels 463
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Window
Back window 38
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Power back window 39
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Windows
Rear side 38
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 169,170
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Winter driving tips 386
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Wireless remote control 25,29,426
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