2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA steering

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.

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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2-3. 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
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features

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 194
Outside rear view mirror
switches
1 P. 91
Tilt steering lock release lever3/
tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
4 P. 85
Personal/interior light
main switch
P. 457
Cargo lamp main switch P. 460
RSCA OFF switch6 P. 134
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
5 P. 87
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Double Cab and CrewMax models
3: Front bench type seat
4: Vehicles without driving position memory
(front separated type seats)
5: Vehicles with driving position memory
Headlight leveling dial1
P. 212
6: 4WD models only

Before driving1
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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

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seats (Separated type seats)
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Double Cab and CrewMax models
Driver’s seat vertical height adjustment lever
Driver’s seat cushion (front) angle adjustment knob
Driver’s seat lumbar support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Manual seat (Bench type seat)
Seat position adjustment
levers
Seatback angle adjustment
levers
Center seat seatback angle
adjustment lever
Double Cab and CrewMax
models
Driver’s seat vertical height
adjustment lever
Driver’s seat cushion (front)
angle adjustment knob

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Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Driver’s seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Driver’s seat vertical height adjustment switch
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat