2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA ignition

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XS17036a
(i) “TOW/HAUL” switch (on some models)
Use “TOW/HAUL” mode when pulling a
trailer or hauling a heavy load. In this
mode, the driving and engine braking per-
formance is improved in accordance with
towing conditions or increased load.
To turn on: Push “TOW/HAUL” switch
“TOW/HAUL” mode is activated and
“TOW/HAUL” mode indicator light comes
on by pressing “TOW/HAUL” switch. To turn off: Push “TOW/HAUL” switch
once again and the “TOW/HAUL” mode
indicator light goes off.
“TOW/HAUL” mode is canceled by press-
ing “TOW/HAUL” switch again or by turn-
ing the ignition switch to “OFF”.
Even when “TOW/HAUL” mode is used
during normal driving, no damage is
caused to the engine or the transmission.
However, fuel economy is reduced and the
transmission and/or engine driving charac-
teristics may feel unusual.
Toyota recommends using “TOW/HAUL”
mode only when a heavy trailer or a large
heavy load is towed.

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range
Automatic transmission (columnshift type)
5speed models
XS17026a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The ignition switch
must be in “ON” position.)
Shift normally.
To select “S” or “D”, pull the
lever toward you and shift
down. Shift the lever up and
push outward.
Selector lever

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in “ON” position).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and key re-
moval
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving
S: “S” mode driving
+: Upshift range
: Downshift range

6 speed models
XS17026a
Shift with the brake pedal
depressed. (The ignition switch
must be in “ON” position)
Shift normally. To select “S” or “D”, pull the
lever toward you and shift
down. Shift the lever up and
push outward.
Selector lever

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(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of “P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
the “P” position even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see “If
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever” on page 516 in Section 4.
XS17032b
(i) “TOW/HAUL” switch (on some models)
Use “TOW/HAUL” mode when pulling a
trailer or hauling a heavy load. In this
mode, the driving and engine braking per-
formance is improved in accordance with
towing conditions or increased load.
To turn on: Push “TOW/HAUL” switch
“TOW/HAUL” mode is activated and
“TOW/HAUL” mode indicator light comes
on by pressing “TOW/HAUL” switch. To turn off: Push “TOW/HAUL” switch
once again and the “TOW/HAUL” mode
indicator light goes off.
“TOW/HAUL” mode is canceled by press-
ing “TOW/HAUL” switch again or by turn-
ing the ignition switch to “OFF”.
Even when “TOW/HAUL” mode is used
during normal driving, no damage is
caused to the engine or the transmission.
However, fuel economy is reduced and the
transmission and/or engine driving charac-
teristics may feel unusual.
Toyota recommends using “TOW/HAUL”
mode only when a heavy trailer or a large
heavy load is towed.

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The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of rear
wheels (twowheel drive models) or 4
wheels (fourwheel drive models) when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the system automatically
turns on.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the rear wheels (twowheel
drive models) or 4 wheels (fourwheel
drive models) cannot be maintained,
even though the traction control sys-
tem is in operation. Do not drive the
vehicle under any speed or maneuver-
ing conditions which may cause the
vehicle to lose traction control. In si-
tuations where the road surface is
covered with ice or snow, your ve-
hicle should be fitted with snow tires
or tire chains. Always drive at an ap-
propriate and cautious speed for the
present road conditions.
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Ty p e A
XS17005a
Ty p e B
NORMAL DRIVING MODE
Leave the system on during the ordi-
nary driving so that it can operate
when needed.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the trac-
tion control system is in the self−check
mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.
When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
The system controls the spinning of the
rear wheels (two −wheel drive models)
or 4 wheels (four −wheel drive models).
At this time, the slip indicator light
blinks.
You may feel vibration or noise in your
vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is
functioning properly.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position. If the indicator light
does not come on when the ignition is
turned on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Traction control system

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The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the follow-
ing systems under conditions such as on
slippery roads.
Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
If the brake actuator temperature becomes
too high while any of the systems is oper-
ating, a buzzer will start to sound intermit-
tently to indicate that the traction control
system can no l onger operate. In this
case, immediately stop your vehicle at a
safe place.
If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds.)
At the time, the slip indicator light will
come on and the traction control system
temporarily stops operating in order to
protect the brake actuator. (Although the
traction control system does not operate,
it is no problem to continue driving.) The
system will be automatically restored after
a short time and the slip indicator light
goes off.XS17010a
TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE
(twowheel drive mode only)
When getting the vehicle out of mud or
newly fallen snow, etc., it may be bene-
ficial to turn off the traction control
system. This system that controls en-
gine performance interferes with the
process of freeing rear wheels.
To turn off: Briefly push the “VSC OFF”
switch.
The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights
will come on.
The vehicle stability control system is al-
ways activated, even if the traction control
system is turned off. To turn on: Briefly push the “VSC OFF”
switch once again.
The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights
will go off.
If the engine is turned off while the
“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights are
on and then restarted, the indicator lights
will turn off automatically.
When you push and hold the “VSC OFF”
switch for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped, turn off the vehicle stabil-
ity control system. See “Vehicle stability
control system” on page 248 in this Sec-
tion.
“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights come
on for a few seconds when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the indicator lights do not come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the traction control
system continuously turned off.

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XS17006a
Ty p e A
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Ty p e B
“VSC OFF” warning light
The light flashing warns that there is a
problem somewhere in the following.
Traction control system
Vehicle stability control system
“AUTO LSD” system
When the system is normal and the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the light will come on and will go off after
a few seconds.
If the “VSC OFF” warning light flashes
while driving, the traction control system
does not work. However, if the brakes
operate normally when applied, it is no
problem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The warning light does not come on
after the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
The warning light remains on after the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
The warning light flashes while driving
XS17009
The “AUTO LSD” system aids traction
by using the traction control system to
control engine performance and braking
when one of the rear wheels begins to
spin.
This system should be used only when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or
rough surface.
This system is effective in case one of
the rear wheels is spinning.
“AUTO LSD” system

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XS17011a
Ty p e A
XS17012a
Ty p e B
Make sure the “AUTO LSD” and slip indi-
cator lights come on under the above con-
dition when you use the “AUTO LSD” sys-
tem.
The slip indicator light blinks when the
system is controlling the spinning of the
rear wheels.
The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights
come on for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If the indicator lights does not come
on when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, contact your Toyota
dealer.
The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the follow-
ing systems under conditions such as on
slippery roads.
“AUTO LSD” system
Traction control system
If the brake actuator temperature becomes
too high while any of the systems is oper-
ating, a buzzer will start to sound intermit-
tently to indicate that the “AUTO LSD”
system can no l onger operate. In this
case, immediately stop your vehicle at a
safe place. If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds.)
At the time the slip indicator light will
come on and the “AUTO LSD” system
temporarily stops operating in order to
protect the brake actuator. (Although the
“AUTO LSD” system does not operate, it
is no problem to continue driving.) The
system will be automatically restored after
a short time.