2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA tailgate

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
■
Removing the tailgate
Open the tailgate to the angle
where you can release the
brackets on the support cables
from the lugs on both sides.
Lift the support cable bracket up
and slide it off.
To unhook the support cable
bracket, keep pulling up the clip
on the bracket and unhook the
bracket.
Support cable bracket
Clip
Tilt the tailgate to about 45° from
vertical and pull up the right side
of the tailgate to unhook the right
side.
Tilt the tailgate up to 15°.

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Slide the tailgate a little to the
right to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the
removal procedure in reverse
order.
Rear step bumperType A For rear end protection and eas-
ier step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illus-
tration.
Type B

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
Before removing the tailgate (vehic les with rear view monitor system)
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
●Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness (vehicles with rear view
monitor system)
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor
system)
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
■Rear view monitor system camera
■ Smear effect
The rear view monitor system camera is
located on the tailgate as shown in the
illustration.
In the following cases, it may become dif-
ficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning cor-
rectly.
●The vehicle is in a dark area, such
as at night.
● The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
● Water droplets are on the camera
lens or humidity is high, such as
when it rains.
● Foreign matter, such as snow or
mud, adheres to the camera lens.
● The sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
● A bright object such as a white wall
is reflected in the mirror surface
over the monitor.
● When the camera has scratches or
dirt on it.
If a bright light, such as sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body, is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* char-
acteristic to the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked
up by the camera; when transmitted
by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak
above and below it.

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■Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries
● Never depend solely on the rear view monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Always check the vehicle surroundi ng area, because the guide lines are
estimates of distance and location.
● The guide lines are assistant lines and do not change even if the steering
wheel is turned.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the tailgate open.
■ Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.
■ Caution while driving in reverse
Do not change modes while the vehicle is moving.

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Alphabetical index
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Mirror position memory........... 70
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 678
Replacing ............................. 631
Storage location ................... 623
Spark plug................................ 674
Specifications .......................... 658
Speedometer ........................... 189
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags........... 122
Front airbags ........................ 122
Knee airbags ........................ 122
Precautions .......................... 129
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................. 134
Side airbags ......................... 122
Steering Column lock release ............. 179
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................... 85, 87
Audio switches ..................... 368
Steering wheel memory.......... 70
Telephone switches.............. 431
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Wattage ................................ 680
Storage feature ........................ 461
Storage precautions ............... 264
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 654
Sun visors ................................ 488
Switch Cruise control switch ............ 223
Emergency flasher switch .... 600
Engine switch ....................... 178
Fog light switch..................... 215
Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 242
Ignition switch ....................... 178
Light switches ....................... 210 Hazard light switch ................600
Headlights switch ..................210
Power back window switch ...102
Power door lock switch ...........50
Power window switch ..............96
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch .................. 134
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................558
TOW/HAUL switch ................184
Turn signal lights ...................186
VSC OFF switch ..........246, 251, 252, 253
Window lock switch .................98
Wiper and washer switch ......217
Tachometer...............................189
Tailgate Removing the tailgate .............55
Tailgate ...................................54
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .............594
Switch....................................210
Wattage .................................680
Talk switch................................431
Telephone switch .....................431
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................117
Engine immobilizer system ... 115
Tire inflation pressure .............565
Tire information Glossary ................................690
Size .......................................687
Tire identification number ......686
Uniform tire quality grading ................................688
Tires
Chains ...................................268
Checking ...............................557
Identification number .............686
If you have a flat tire ..............623
Inflation pressure...........565, 678
Information ............................685
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