2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights
and back-up lights
Remove the bolts and rear com-
bination assembly.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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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.

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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 584
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 585
If you think something is wrong ............................. 591
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 592
Event data recorder ......... 593 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 595
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) .......................... 604
If you have a flat tire......... 608
If the engine will not start ................................ 625
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 627
If you lose your keys ........ 630
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 631
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 634
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 637
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 638

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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, press the switch
once again.