2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA air conditioning

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight swi tch .................. 210
Fog light switch ................... 215
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 223
Intuitive parking assist......... 227
Rear view monitor system... 234
Four-wheel drive system ..... 242
AUTO LSD system.............. 246
Driving assist systems ........ 249
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 257
Cargo and luggage ............. 262
Vehicle load limits ............... 265
Winter driving tips ............... 267
Trailer towing ...................... 271
Dinghy towing ..................... 294
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 298
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 307
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................. 315 Back window, outside rear
view mirror defoggers
and front windshield
wiper de-icer (if equipped
on CrewMax models) ....... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 320
Using the radio ................... 324
Using the CD player ........... 332
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 341
Operating an iPod .............. 349
Operating a USB memory ............................ 355
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 362
Using the AUX port............. 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 368
Antenna .............................. 371
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 374
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 377
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 382
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 384
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 389
3Interior and exterior
features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 526
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 529
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 532
General maintenance.......... 534
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 537
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 538
Hood ................................... 542
Engine compartment ........... 543
Tires .................................... 557
Tire inflation pressure ......... 565
Wheels ................................ 569
Air conditioning filter............ 572
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 575
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 577
Light bulbs........................... 588 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 600
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 601
If you think something is wrong ............................... 607
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 608
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 609
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 619
If you have a flat tire ........... 623
If the engine will not start.... 641
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 643
If you lose your keys........... 646
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 647
If your vehicle overheats .... 651
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 654
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 655
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Air conditioning
system
P. 307
Power outlet P. 493
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system (front separated type seats)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
Security indicator1 P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models
4: If equipped on CrewMax models
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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Air conditioning
system
P. 307
Bottle holders P. 481
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
Vehicles with manual ai r conditioning system (front bench type seat)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
Security indicator1 P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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Seat heater
switches
1 P. 502
Air conditioning
system
P. 298
Power outlet P. 493
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch5/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
6 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models5: Double Cab models4: If equipped on CrewMax models*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Back window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/
back window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and front
windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
6: If equipped on Double Cab models
Security indicator P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
Seat heater and
ventilator switches
1
P. 504

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 298
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 307
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) .......................... 315
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers
and front windshield
wiper de-icer (if equipped
on CrewMax models) ..... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 320
Using the radio ................. 324
Using the CD player ......... 332
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 341
Operating an iPod ............ 349
Operating a USB memory .......................... 355
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 362
Using the AUX port .......... 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 368
Antenna............................ 371 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 374
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 377
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 382
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 384
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 389
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system ........................... 390
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 399
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 408
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 411
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 413
Using the video mode ...... 416
Changing the Setup Menu settings .......................... 418
Interior and exterior
features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or
recirculated air mode Front passenger’s
side temperature
control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Simultaneous modeAir outlet
selection dial
Driver’s side temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Fan OFF switch