2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA parking brake

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1. Side defroster outlet
2. Instrument panel vents (side vents)
3. Instrument cluster
4. Automatic transmission selector lever
5. Instrument panel vents (center vents)
6. Glove boxes
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Auxiliary boxes
10. Bottle holders
11. Instrument panel light control dial
12. Interior light/personal light main switch
13. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch (“RSCA OFF” switch)
14. Cargo lamp switch
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Power rear view mirror control switch
18. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
 Bench seat (view A)
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2008 TUNDRA from Apr. ’08 Prod. (OM 34477U)
1. Side defroster outlet
2. Instrument panel vents (side vents)
3. Instrument cluster
4. Instrument panel vents (center vents)
5. Glove boxes
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Auxiliary boxes
9. A/V input adapter
(with rear seat entertainment system)
10. Power outlet
11. Rear vents (Crew Max models)
12. Center console box
13. Ashtray
14. Cup holders
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
16. Instrument panel light control dial
17. Interior light/personal light main switch
18. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch (“RSCA OFF” switch)
19. Cargo lamp switch
20. Hood lock release lever
21. Parking brake pedal
22. Power rear view mirror control switch

Separate seat (view A)
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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 your front turn
signal lights come on when:
The engine switch is on with the en-
gine running.
The knob is in the “OFF” position or
position 1.
The parking brake is released.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 2, flashing the high beam
headlights 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.

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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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MessageStatusAction
(a)Parking brake is not released.Release parking brake.
(b)Engine coolant temperature is too high.Stop your vehicle and allow engine to cool.
(c)Any of doors are opened.Close doors completely.
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(a)
This message is to warn the driver that
the parking brake is not completely re-
leased at a vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3
mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the park-
ing brake fully.
When the message appears, the master
warning light flashes, the brake system
warning light remains on, and an intermit-
tent warning tone also sounds.
(b)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine coolant temperature is too
high.
Stop the vehicle and allow the engine
to cool.
The message appears, the master warning
light flashes, and a warning tone also
sounds.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. See “If your vehicle
overheats” on page 502 in Section 4.
(c)
This message is to remind the driver
that one or more of the doors are
opened.
Close the door securely.
The message appears, the master warning
light flashes, the open door warning light
remains on, and a warning tone also
sounds when the vehicle speed rises
above 5 km/h (3 mph).
(d)
This message is to remind the driver
that the fuel is nearly empty. When the message appears, the low fuel
level warning light comes on, and a warn-
ing tone also sounds. If it appears, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.
The message disappears by pressing the
“SELECT RESET” button when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position. However,
the low fuel level warning light remains
on.
(e)
This message is to warn the driver that
the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
If the automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature is too high, the message appears,
the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture warning light comes on, and a warn-
ing tone also sounds.
If this message appears while you are
driving, slow down and pull off the road.
Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put
the selector lever in “P”. With the engine
idling, wait until the message goes off. If
the message goes off, you may start the
vehicle again. If the message does not go
off, call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)
(indicator and buzzer)
orIf parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver ’s seat belt.
(c)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten front passenger ’s seat belt.
(d)Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(e)Stop and check.
(f)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(l)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(m)Adjust tire inflation pressure. If the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute,
contact Toyota dealer.
(n)Stop and check.
(o)Read a warning message on multi −information display.
(p)Add washer fluid.
(q)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(r)Parking brake reminder buzzerRelease parking brake.
(s)Four −wheel drive system warning
buzzerShift the transfer mode correctly.