2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA winter tires

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Determine what kind of tires your
vehicle is originally equipped with.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are high −speed capabil-
ity tires best suited to highway driving
under dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as snow
tires, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow −covered or icy roads.
For driving on snow −covered or icy
roads, we recommend using snow
tires. If installing snow tires, be sure
to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to be
adequate for driving in most winter
conditions, as well as for use all year
round. All season tires, however, do not have
adequate traction performance
compared with snow tires in heavy or
loose snow. Also, all season tires fall
short in acceleration and handling
performance compared with summer
tires in highway driving.
The details about how to distinguish
summer tires from all season tires are
described “—Tire symbols” in Section
2.
CAUTION

Do not mix summer and all sea-
son tires on your vehicle as
this can cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics, resulting
in loss of control.
 Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s designated
tires, and never mix tires or
wheels of the sizes different
from the originals.
Types of tires

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Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section
7 −2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Always keep the automatic transmis-
sion overdrive switch turned on.
Driving with the overdrive switch off
will reduce the fuel economy. (For de-
tails, see “Automatic transmission” in
Section 1 −7.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
Avoid engine lugging or overrev-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner,
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,
dirty oil and grease, brakes not
adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel
economy. For longer life of all parts
and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if
you often drive under severe
conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner ’s
Manual Supplement”.)
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer

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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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