2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA towing

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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
3Interior and exterior
features

92 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Recommended mirror angle when towing a trailer (vehicles with
extending mirrors)
■ Mirror operating conditions (if equipped)
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 293, 295)
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving posi-
tion memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automat-
ically by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 8 )
■ Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 85)
Power adjust the upper part of the mir-
ror until an appropriate view is
obtained. It is recommended that the
outer 2/3 of the upper mirror be filled
with images other than the vehicle and
trailer.
Manually adjust the lower part of the
mirror until an appropriate view of the
towed object is obtained. It is recom-
mended that the outer 2/3 of the lower
mirror be filled with images other than
the trailer.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 168Driving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
TOW/HAUL switch (6-speed
models with towing package)
Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Floor shift type Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
Column-shift type

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■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator flashes
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause seri-
ous or fatal accident.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■The Intuitive parking assist system can be operated when
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the ON position.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The shift lever is not in P or R and vehicle speed is approximate 6 mph
(10 km/h) or less.
● Back and rear corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the ON position.
• The shift lever is in R
■ Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with intuitive parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini-
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• When attaching a two-way radio antenna.
• When the bumper is damaged.

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(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of B lb. (kg), the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B lb. (kg)  A lb. (kg) = C lb. (kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D lb. (kg) = E lb. (kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 501)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: ( P. 594)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity:
Regular Cab models
With front separated type seats—
2 occupants
With front bench type seat—
3 occupants
Double Cab and CrewMax models
With frront separated type seats—
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
With front bench type seat—
6 occupants (Front 3, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity: ( P. 251, 598)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.