2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

489
3-8. Other interior features
3
Interior and exterior features
NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 115V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protec-
tion circuit will cut the power supply.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.

490 3-8. Other interior features
NOTICE
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

491
3-8. Other interior features
3
Interior and exterior features
Seat heaters
: If equipped
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When not in use
Turn the dial fully downward. The indicator turns off.
On
The indicator comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture.
The further you turn the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.

492 3-8. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

493
3-8. Other interior features
3
Interior and exterior features
Seat heaters and ventilators
: If equipped
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator turns off.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the stron-
ger the airflow becomes.
Heats the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the warmer
the seats become.

494 3-8. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

495
3-8. Other interior features
3
Interior and exterior features
Armrest (CrewMax models only)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
●Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
● Do not sit on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

496
3-8. Other interior features
Seatback table
: If equipped
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions to avoid death or serious injury.
●Do not set up the seatback table.
● Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback table.
Front passenger’s seatback can be used as a temporary table only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Fold down the front passen-
ger’s seat to use the seatback
table. ( P. 63)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seatback table
Do not put heavy loads on the table.