2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Remove the light bulb.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
■ High mounted stoplight and cargo lamps
Remove the screws and cover.
Remove the light bulb.
High mounted stoplight
Cargo lamps

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■License plate lights
Remove the screw and light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Outer foot light (if equipped)
• Side turn signal light (if equipped)
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED side turn signal lights
The side turn signal light consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Installing the fender liner clips
Insert the clip.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
533
5-1. Essential information .... 534Emergency 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

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, push the switch once
again.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Type A Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Type BTowing eyelet
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front wheel drive control switch in 2WD.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.