2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA steering wheel

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Type A Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

602 5-1. Essential information
Type BTowing eyelet
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in 2WD.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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5-1. Essential information
4WD models
We recommend the use of a tow-
ing dolly under the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position, shift the shift lever to N
and put the front wheel drive con-
trol switch in 2WD.
Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
Front

616 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer can be
disabled. (Customizable features P. 696)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

656 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 298, 307
ABS ........................................... 249
Accessory meter ...................... 207
Active traction control system .................................... 249
Air conditioning filter............... 572
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 572
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 298
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 307
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 129
Airbag warning light............... 610
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 126
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 129
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 135
General airbag
precautions ......................... 129
Locations of airbags .............. 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 133
Proper driving posture ........................ 120, 129
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 126
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
SRS airbags .......................... 122
Alarm ......................................... 117
Antenna..................... 329, 371, 526
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 610
Anti-lock brake system .......... 249
Armrest ..................................... 506 Audio input ............................... 366
Audio remote controls ............ 368
Audio system
Antenna................. 329, 371, 526
Audio input ............................ 366
Audio visual input .................. 416
AUX port ............................... 366
A/V input port ........................ 416
CD player/changer ................ 332
DVD player............................ 399
iPod ....................................... 349
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 341
Optimal use ........................... 362
Portable music player ........... 366
Radio..................................... 324
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 390
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 368
Type ...................................... 320
USB memory......................... 355
Audio visual input.................... 416
AUTO LSD system ................... 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 214
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 643
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ................................... 366
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 483
A/V input port ........................... 416
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 680
Back window Back window ......................... 101
Power back window .............. 102
Back window defogger............ 317A
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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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Inflation pressure sensor ....... 558
Replacing .............................. 623
Rotating tires ......................... 557
Size ....................................... 678
Snow tires ............................. 267
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 558
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 557, 611
Warning light ......................... 611
Tissue pocket ........................... 475
Tools ......................................... 623
Total load capacity................... 265
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 184
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 283
Dinghy towing........................ 294
Emergency towing................. 601
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 281
Trailer towing......................... 271
Traction control........................ 249
TRAC ......................................... 249
Trip information ....................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 193
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 489
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity mirrors........................... 489
Vehicle identification number ................................... 668
Vehicle stability control........... 249
VSC............................................ 249 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 609
Key reminder................... 53, 614
Open door ..................... 611, 613
Seat belt reminder......... 611, 614
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 610
Airbag system ....................... 610
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 610
Brake assist system .............. 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system .... ............... 609
Electronic engine control system ................................ 610
Engine oil pressure ............... 609
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 614
Driver’s seat belt ................... 611
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 610
Front passenger’s
seat belt .............................. 611
Low brake fluid ...................... 609
Low engine oil pressure ........ 609
Low fuel level ................ 611, 620
Low tire inflation pressure.............................. 611
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 611
Open door ............................. 611
Power steering warning light ..................................... 610
Pretensioners ........................ 610
Seat belt reminder light ......... 611
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Tire pressure warning light.... 611
VSC/TRAC ............................ 610
Warning messages .................. 619
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