2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information .................. 42Keys ..................................... 42
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors .............. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 44
Side doors ............................ 47
Tailgate ................................ 52
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................. 58
Front seats ........................... 58
Rear seats (Double Cab and CrewMax models) .............. 63
Driving position memory system ................................ 68
Head restraints ..................... 71
Seat belts ............................. 75
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 83
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 84
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 88
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows and
moon roof .......................... 94
Power windows .................... 94
Back window ........................ 96
Power back window (CrewMax models only) ..... 97 Moon roof ............................. 99
1-5. Refueling ........................... 103 Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 103
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 108 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 108
Alarm .................................. 110
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 112
1-7. Safety information ............ 113 Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 131
Child restraint systems ....... 138
Installing child restraints ..... 144
2-1. Driving procedures........... 168 Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Engine (ignition) switch....... 177
Automatic transmission ...... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 188 Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 194
Multi-information display ..... 198
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Accessory meter ................. 204
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ...............................207
Headlight switch .................. 207
Fog light switch ................... 210
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
2-4. Using other driving systems ............................214
Cruise control ...................... 214
Intuitive parking assist ........ 217
Four-wheel drive system ..... 223
AUTO LSD system.............. 227
Driving assist systems ........ 230
2-5. Driving information ........... 236 Off-road precautions ........... 236
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Vehicle load limits ............... 244
Winter driving tips ............... 246
Trailer towing ...................... 250
Dinghy towing ..................... 272
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger.......276
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 276
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 285 Outside rear view mirror
defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................ 293
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers
and front windshield wiper
de-icer (if equipped on
CrewMax models) ............ 295
3-2. Using the audio system ... 298 Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 298
Using the radio ................... 301
Using the CD player ........... 307
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 314
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 323
Using the AUX adapter....... 325
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 327
3-3. Using the rear audio/video system .............................. 329
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 329
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 336
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 345
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 347
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 348
Using the video mode......... 350
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 352
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone).......... 360
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 360
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 364
Making a phone call ........... 372
Setting a cellular phone...... 377
Security and system setup ................................ 382
Using the phone book ........ 386
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 393 Interior lights list ................. 393
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 394
• Personal/interior lights...... 395
• Cargo lamp main switch ... 397
3-6. Using the storage features ............................ 398
List of storage features....... 398
• Glove boxes ..................... 400
• Console box ..................... 401
• Card holder ...................... 403
• Map holder ....................... 406
• Pen holder ........................ 409
• Tissue pocket ................... 411
• Overhead console ............ 413
• Front cup holders ............. 414
• Rear cup holders .............. 416
• Bottle holders ................... 417
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 419
• Storage box ...................... 421 3-7. Other interior features...... 424
Sun visors ........................... 424
Vanity mirrors ..................... 425
Clock................................... 426
Outside temperature display .............................. 427
Ashtray ............................... 429
Cigarette lighter .................. 431
Power outlets (12V DC) ...... 432
Power outlets (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 437
Seat heaters ....................... 442
Armrest (CrewMax models only) .... 444
Seatback table .................... 445
Floor mat ............................ 446
Luggage compartment features ............................ 447
Garage door opener ........... 450
Compass ............................ 455
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 460 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 460
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 462
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 465 Maintenance requirements .................... 465
General maintenance ......... 467
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 470
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .....................471
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 471
Hood ................................... 475
Engine compartment ........... 476
Tires .................................... 494
Tire inflation pressure ......... 501
Wheels ................................ 505
Air conditioning filter............ 507
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 510
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 512
Light bulbs........................... 522
5-1. Essential information ....... 534 Emergency flashers ............ 534
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 535
If you think something is wrong ................................ 541
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 542
Event data recorder ............ 543
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ........................545
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 545
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 554 If you have a flat tire ........... 558
If the engine will not start.... 575
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 577
If you lose your keys........... 580
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 581
If your vehicle overheats .... 585
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 588
6-1. Specifications ................... 590 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 590
Fuel information.................. 618
Tire information .................. 622
6-2. Customization................... 633 Customizable features........ 633
Items to initialize ................. 636
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 638
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 639
Camper information ............ 641
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list......................... 654
Alphabetical index ..................... 656
What to do if... ............................ 666
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Headlight
high beam
P. 207
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 475
Windshield wipers P. 211
Front turn signal/parking
lights
P. 185, 207
Front fog lights P. 210
Headlight
low beam
P. 207
Front side marker
lights
P. 207
Regular Cab models
Outside rear view mirrors P. 88