2021 TOYOTA TUNDRA engine

594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 123)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 126)
●Is the wireless key battery weak or depleted? (P. 451)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 220)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 123)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 131)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

595What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 217)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 525)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 219)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 222)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 139)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 222)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 523)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 525)
●Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in ON. ( P. 229)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

596What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 218)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 222)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 172)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACC or
ON (the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 221)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 486)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 233)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 485, 493)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

597What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 493)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 95)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 485, 493.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 506)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 532)
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

600Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 44
Battery precautions ............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 182
Power back window precautions ......................... 178
Power window lock switch .... 172
Power window precautions ... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 131
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 131
Cleaning ........................... 400, 403 Aluminum wheels.................. 400
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock
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Compass .................................. 394
Condenser ................................ 420
Console box ............................. 363
Coolant ..................................... 418 Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Cooling system ........................ 418 Engine overheating ............... 529
CRS ............................................. 59 Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 280
Cup holders ............................. 370
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 564
Daytime running light system.................................... 237
Deck hooks .............................. 377
Defogger Back window................. 342, 349
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Windshield .................... 342, 349
Differential................................ 546
Dimensions .............................. 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 216
Display Drive information .................. 111
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 280
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 272
Multi-information display ....... 110
Trip information..................... 110
Warning message................. 493
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 412
Door lock .................................. 127 Doors .................................... 127
Key ....................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote control ........ 128
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601Alphabetical index
Doors ........................................ 127Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 132
Door glasses ......................... 172
Door lock............................... 130
Open door warning message ............................. 494
Outside rear view mirrors...... 167
Rear door child-protector ...... 131
Side doors............................. 127
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 152
Drive-Start Control .................. 185
Driving ...................................... 184
Break-in tips .......................... 186
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving assist system ............ 320
Procedures ........................... 184
Winter drive tips .................... 331
Dynamic radar cruise control ........................ 280 Constant speed
control mode....................... 285
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ........ 287 EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 521
If the vehicle is trappedin rising water ..................... 477
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 525
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 485
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 485
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 493
If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 123
If you think something is wrong .............................. 483
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 478
If your vehicle overheats....... 529
Emergency flashers ................ 474
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 217
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch ....................... 217
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine......... 217
Identification number ............ 541
If the engine will not start ...... 521
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 217
Immobilizer system .. ............... 85
Overheating .......................... 529E
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.

602Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 418Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 407
Engine switch
(ignition switch)..................... 217
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 550
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel ........................................... 542 Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge............................ 105
Fuel pump shut off system ... 484
Gas station information......... 612
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 248
Type.............................. 248, 542F

603Alphabetical index
Warning light ......................... 486
Warning message ................. 495
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ....................... 117
Current fuel consumption...... 117
Fuel filler door.......................... 250
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 484
Fuses ........................................ 454
Garage door opener ................ 385
Gas station information .......... 612
Gauges ..................................... 105
Glove box ................................. 362
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 157
Headlights ................................ 234 Automatic High Beam ........... 239
Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 550
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 347
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Seat heaters ......................... 354 High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 470
Wattage ................................ 550
Hood ......................................... 414
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 377
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 30
Horn .......................................... 162
I/M test ...................................... 411
Identification Engine .................................. 541
Tire ....................................... 555
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 217
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 357
Illuminated entry system ........ 359
Immobilizer system ................... 85
Indicators ................................. 102
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 407
Moon roof ............................. 181
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 428
Inside rear view mirror ............ 164
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 107
Interior lights ........................... 357
Personal lights ...................... 358
Switches ............................... 357
Wattage ................................ 550
Intuitive parking assist ........... 298 Function ................................ 298
Warning message......... 494, 495
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.