2020 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual (in English)

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 30
For safe driving ................... 32
Seat belts ............................ 34
SRS airbags ........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ...... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 78
1-2. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 85
Alarm ................................... 95
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators......................... 100
Gauges and meters........... 105
Multi-information display ... 110
Fuel consumption information ...................... 117 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 127
Tailgate .............................. 133
Smart key system .............. 138
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 147
Rear seats ......................... 150
Driving position memory (driver’s seat)................... 152
Head restraints .................. 157
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 161
Inside rear view mirror ....... 164
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 167
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 172
Back window...................... 175
Power back window ........... 176
Moon roof .......................... 179
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage............ 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing.................... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 217
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 219
Automatic transmission ..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 259
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 272
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 280
Cruise control .................... 294
Intuitive parking assist ....... 298
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 305
Four-wheel drive system ... 315
AUTO LSD system ............ 318
Driving assist systems ....... 320
Trailer brake controller....... 327
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 331
Off-road precautions .......... 335
4Driving

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 354
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357• Personal/interior lightsmain switch ................... 357
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 358
• Cargo lamp main
switch ............................ 359
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 360• Glove box...................... 362
• Console box (front
separated type seat) ..... 363
• Card holder ................... 364
• Map holder (front bench type seat) ........... 366
• Pen holder .................... 367
• Tissue pocket ................ 368
• Overhead console ......... 369
• Cup holders .................. 370
• Bottle holders ................ 372
• Auxiliary boxes (front bench type seat) ........... 373
• Storage box .................. 375
Luggage compartment features ........................... 377 5-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features........ 378 • Sun visors ..................... 378
• Vanity mirrors ................ 378
• Power outlets ................ 379
• USB charging ports ....... 382
• Armrest.......................... 383
• Assist grips .................... 384
Garage door opener .......... 385
Compass ........................... 394
5Interior features

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood.................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure........ 440
Wheels .............................. 443
Air conditioning filter .......... 446
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 449
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 452
Light bulbs ......................... 455 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 473
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 475
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 476
If you think something is wrong............................... 481
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 482
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 483
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 491
If you have a flat tire .......... 504
If the engine will not start ................................. 519
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 521
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 523
If your vehicle overheats.... 527
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information ................ 549
Tire information ................. 552
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 562
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 572
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 574
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 575
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................. 577
Camper information ................... 586 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 592
Alphabetical index ...................... 596
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation s ystem or a multimedia system, r efer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system• Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
• Rear view monitor system

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For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equi pment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you ma y hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunctio n.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota