2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA manual transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 44
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 46
Side doors ............................ 49
Tailgate ................................ 54
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 60
Rear seats (Double Cab and CrewMax models) ....... 65
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 70
Head restraints ..................... 73
Seat belts ............................. 77
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 85
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 87
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 88
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 91
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 96
Back window ...................... 101
Power back window ........... 102
Moon roof ........................... 105 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 110
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 115
Alarm .................................. 117
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 120
SRS airbags ....................... 122
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 135
Child restraint systems ....... 140
Installing child restraints ..... 144
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Engine (ignition) switch....... 178
Automatic transmission ...... 181
Turn signal lever ................. 186
Parking brake ..................... 187
Horn .................................... 188
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 189
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 195
Multi-information display ..... 200
Accessory meter ................. 207
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
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To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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●The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven \
for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can s\
tart
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet”
or “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” /“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)

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Alphabetical index
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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