2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA tire pressure reset

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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the
tire pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for several minutes with the engine switch on, and then
turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
Registering ID codes The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

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Maintenance and care
2 All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 267)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflat ion pressure adjusted to the specified
level.
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t he tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in seve ral minutes. However, in the fol-
lowing cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will
not operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light doe s not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute and then stays on after driving for about
20 minutes.

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CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. Also, do
not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
●Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the tire pressure warnin g reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-
sure warning light may not come on ev en if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the right front passenger seat, depend-
ing on its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after several minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the temporary spare
tire. Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust
the proper tire inflatio n pressure. The tire pres sure warning light will turn
off after several minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Fasten the claws of the holding
bracket into the wheel holes as
shown in the illustration.
Holding bracket
Claw
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part , to prevent it from flying for-
ward during a collisio n or sudden braking.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 558)
■When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not
be warned. Also, if you replace the temporary spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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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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738 Alphabetical index
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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