2021 TOYOTA TUNDRA tow

1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*6
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 289, 294)
*3, 4, 9
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator
(P. 305)
*6, 9
(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 276)
*1
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 321)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 244)
*9
“RCTA” indicator
(P. 305)
*1, 5
“AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF”
indicators ( P. 53) Security indicator
(
P. 85, 95)
*1“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 318, 321)
*6, 9
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 280)
*1, 8, 9
PCS warning light
(P. 264)
*1, 2Slip indicator
( P. 321)
(4WD models)
“4HI” indicator ( P. 315)
*1VSC off indicator
(P. 318, 321)
(4WD models)
“4LO” indicator ( P. 315)
“TOW HAUL” indicator
( P. 228)
*6
(Green)
Trailer connection
indicator ( P. 327)
*9“BSM” indicator
(P. 305)*6, 7
Low outside temperature
indicator

1233-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■If you lose your keys
Type A and B
New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key and
the key number stamped on your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Type C
New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer.
The following are necessary when making new keys.
Mechanical key:
The key number for the mechanical key stamped on the number pla te and the
other key.
Key:
The key number for key stamped on the key number plate.
Keep the plates in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
There are key number plates for the mechanical key and key resp ectively.
When storing them, keep them in a safe place in a manner to dis tinguish one
from the other (such as markings, etc.).
■ When riding in an aircraft (type B or type C)
When bringing an wireless remote control function onto an aircr aft, make sure
you do not press any button on the key while inside the aircraf t cabin. If you
are carrying the key in your bag, etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to
be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio
waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation (type B or type C)
Type B
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally i n the following
situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport o r other facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireles s communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metal-
lic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used near by
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical applianc e such as a
personal computer
Type C
P. 142

1333-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Tailgate
Unlock the tailgate
Lock the tailgate
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
The support cables will hold the
tailgate horizontal.
Lift and close the tailgate
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
The tailgate can be opened using the tailgate handle. The tail-
gate can be locked/ unlocked using a key.
Locking/unlocking the tailgate
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Opening/closing the tailgate
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2
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1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
For rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illustra-
tion.
Rear step bumper
WARNING
■Before removing the tailgate
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury .
● Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not allow others to get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before opening the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumpe r at a time.

1423-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 523)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by th e following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
back window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel or floor, or in the console
box or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch mo des are
changed.

1513-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When raising the bottom cushion
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not raise the bottom cushion while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
■ When bottom cushion is raised
Do not allow passengers to sit on raised bottom cushion or plac e anything
on storage box (Double Cab models) while driving.
■ When returning the seats to their original position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the bottom cushions are securely locked.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat .
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
● Make sure that there are no objects under the seat cushion or on the load-
ing floor.
NOTICE
■Before raising the bottom cushion
● Make sure that there are no objects, such as cushions, on the seat cush-
ion.
● The seat belts must be stowed.

1603-3. Adjusting the seats
■Adjusting the front center seat ( bench type seat) and rear center seat
head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed posit ion when
using.
WARNING
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints .
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

1623-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel (manual adjustable type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steer ing wheel is not securely locked.
( P. 161)
Adjustment procedure (power-adjustable type)
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Horn