2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA parking brake

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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
1
P. 210
P. 186
P. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 217
Parking brake pedal P. 187
Gauges and meters P. 189
Hood lock release lever P. 542
Tire pressure warning reset
switch
P. 558
SRS knee
airbag
P. 122
SRS knee airbag P. 122

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( P. 178)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 181)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 181)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 181)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.

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When driving
CAUTION
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When driving the vehicle
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back window is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the
vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or
a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 655
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 181)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.

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When driving
CAUTION
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When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or ba ckward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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When driving
CAUTION
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When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.