2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the driver’s side instrument
panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
If you feel that the automatic light control
comes into operation too early or too late,
have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota
dealer. Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the engine
switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Position 2 or 3 with the headlights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors is opened
and closed with the engine switch in the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If the lock switch of the wireless remote
control transmitter is pushed when all the
doors are already locked, the lights auto-
matically turn off immediately.
The time before the headlights turn off
can be changed. If your vehicle is
equipped with the multi
−information dis-
play, it can be changed by yourself. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
If any of the doors is left open, the lights
automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
To turn them on again, turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position or actuate the
headlight switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
(on some models)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make the front turn
signal lights come on when:
The engine is on with the engine run-
ning.
The knob is in the “OFF” position,
position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on.
The parking brake is released.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 2 or position 3 with the head-
lights on, flashing the high beam head-
lights or turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.

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HighLow beams—For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.
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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 568 in Section 7
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To turn on the emergency flashers,
push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as pos-
sible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-
ing.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the en-
gine is not running.
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To adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the dial.
With the dial set in the full intensity posi-
tion, the intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even when the
tail lights/headlights are turned on.
Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control

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To turn on the front fog lights, twist
the band of the headlight and turn sig-
nal switch lever. They will come on
only when the headlights are on low
beam.
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Type A (front)
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Type B (rear)
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Type C (rear)
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Interior/personal light main switch
Front fog lights Interior lights

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To turn on the interior lights, operate
the interior/personal light main switch.
The lights can be turned on or off by
pushing each switch when the interior/
personal light main switch is in the
“DOOR” or “OFF” position.
The interior/personal light main switch has
the following positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”— The lights can be turned on or off
by pushing each switch.
“DOOR”—Turn the light on when any of
the doors is opened.
If all the doors are closed, when the engi-
ne switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion, the lights will come on and remain
on for about 15 seconds.
If all the doors are closed and the engine
switch is in the “ACC” position interior
light will go off immediately.
Type B and Type C—For details, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 173 in
this Section.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch at the “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.
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Ty p e A
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Ty p e B
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Interior/personal light main switch
Personal lights (on some
models)
—Front personal lights

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To turn on the front personal lights,
operate the interior/personal light main
switch.
The lights on your side can be turned
on or off by pushing each lens when
the interior/personal light main switch
is in the “DOOR” or “OFF” position.
The interior/personal light main switch has
the following positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—The lights can be turned on or off
by pushing each lens.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the doors is opened. For details, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 173 in
this Section.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch at the “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.
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Ty p e A
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Ty p e B
To turn on the rear personal lights, op-
erate the interior/personal light main
switch.
The lights on your side can be turned
on or off by pushing each lens or
switch when the interior/personal light
main switch is in the “DOOR” or “OFF”
position.
The interior/personal light main switch has
the following position:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—The lights can be turned on or off
by pushing each lens or switch.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the doors is opened. For details, see
“Illuminated entry system” on page 173 in
this Section.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch at the “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.
—Rear personal lights
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Illuminated entry system (on some models)
The following lights will come on when
any of the doors are opened. After all
the doors are closed, the lights remain
on for about 15 seconds before fading
out.
1. Foot light
2. Engine switch light
3. Front personal lights—with the “DOOR” position
4. Rear personal lights/Interior light (rear)—with the “DOOR” position
When any of the doors are unlocked, the
lights will come on and remain on for
about 15 seconds before fading out.
If all the doors are closed, when the engi-
ne switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion, the lights will come on and remain
on for about 15 seconds.
The duration of the lighting can be
changed. If your vehicle is equipped with
the multi −information display, it can be
changed by yourself. For details, contact
your Toyota dealer.
If all the doors are closed and the engine
switch is in the “ACC” position, the engine
switch light, interior light, foot light and
personal lights will go off immediately.
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If all the doors are locked, all the lights
will fade out.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the lights will automatically turn off when
the key is removed from the engine switch
and the door is left opened for about 20
minutes.
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The cargo lamp is designed to light up
the rear deck of your vehicle.
CARGO LAMP OPERATION
The cargo lamp should only be kept on
during cargo loading or unloading.
The cargo lamp switch has the following
positions:
“ON” position—Keeps the light on all the
time.
“OFF” position—Keeps the light off all the
time.
“DOOR” position—The cargo lamp comes
on under the following cases:
When locking and unlocking the doors
(vehicles with the power door lock sys-
tem)
You can operate the cargo lamp by this
method when all the doors are closed
and the engine switch is in the “LOCK”
position or the key is removed.
To turn on: Unlock the door with the
key or the wireless remote control
transmitter.
The cargo lamp will automatically turn
off after 15 seconds.
To turn off: Lock the doors with the
key, the power door lock switch or the
wireless remote control transmitter.
Cargo lamp