2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID lock

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Before driving
■If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( P.527)
Replace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( P.485)
■If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be locked and
unlocked using the smart key sys-
tem or wireless remote control. Lock
or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. ( P.527)
■Rear seat reminder function
●In order to remind you not to for-
get luggage, etc., in the rear seat,
when the power switch is turned to
OFF after any of the following con-
ditions are met, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display for approximately 6 sec-
onds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening
and closing a rear door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system
was started.
However, if a rear door is opened
and then closed within approxi-
mately 2 seconds , the rear seat
reminder function may not operate.
●The rear seat reminder function
determines that luggage, etc., has
been placed in a rear seat based
on opening and closing of a rear
door. Therefore, depending on the
situation, the rear seat reminder
function may not operate and you
may still forget luggage, etc., in
the rear seat, or it may operate
unnecessarily.
●The rear seat reminder function
can be enabled/disabled.
(  P.561)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (
 P.561)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions
while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a
door opening and an occupant
falling out of the vehi cle, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are prop-
erly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of
the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be
opened even if the inside lock but-
tons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector
locks when children are seated
in the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a
door
Check the surroundings of the
vehicle such as wh ether the vehi-
cle is on an incline, whether there
is enough space for a door to
open and whether a strong wind
is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle
tightly to prepare for any unpre-
dictable movement.

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■Door lock switches (to
lock/unlock)
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
■Inside lock buttons
1 Locks the door
2 Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened by
pulling the inside ha ndle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock position.
■Locking the front doors from
the outside without a key
1 Move the inside lock button to
the lock position.
2 Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the
power switch is in ACC or ON, or
the electronic key is left inside the
vehicle. However, the key may not
be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■Open door warning buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer
will sound when the vehicle speed
reaches 3 mp h (5 km/h).
The open door(s) is indicated on the
multi-information display.
The door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set.
1 Unlock
2 Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
The following functions can be
set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing,
refer to P.561.
Unlocking and locking the
doors from the inside
Rear door child-protector
lock
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems

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Before driving
*: If equipped
FunctionOperation
Speed linked
door locking
function
All doors are auto-
matically locked
when vehicle
speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20
km/h) or higher.
Shift position
linked door
locking func-
tion
All doors are auto-
matically locked
when the shift posi-
tion is shifted to a
position other than
P.
Shift position
linked door
unlocking
functionAll doors are auto-
matically unlocked
when the shift posi-
tion is shifted to P.
Driver’s door
linked door
unlocking
function
All doors are auto-
matically unlocked
when driver’s door
is opened within
approximately 45
seconds after turn-
ing the power
switch off.
Power running boards*
The power running boards
deploy when opening a door
or by using the switch
inside the vehicle.
The power running boards
stow by closing a door,
operating the switch inside
the vehicle, or by driving 3
mph (5 km/h) or higher.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the power
running boards
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause seri-
ous injury.
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers and people in the vehi-
cle’s surrounding area do not
have a hand on the boards or
any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught
between the boards and the
vehicle when the power running
boards is being operated.
●Confirm that the boards have
completely deployed or stowed
before getting in or out of the
vehicle. If someone gets in or
out of the vehicle during the
power running boards opera-
tion, the boards may stop
deploying or stowing.
●Take care when pressing the
power steps switch. The boards
will deploy or stow and may hit
other people or objects.

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1Opening a door: The appro-
priate board deploys.
2 Closing a door: The appropri-
ate board stows.
■Jam protection function
If a board contacts an obstacle
when deploying, it will stow. If an
obstacle gets caught between a
board and the vehicle when stow-
ing, the board will deploy.
If an obstacle is de tected 3 times in
a row during power running board
operation, the boar d will stop at the
position it contacts the obstacle.
When the side door on the same
side as the board is opened and
closed, or switch is operated once
the obstacle is cl eared, the board
will attempt to stow o r deploy again.
■Automatic stowing function
The boards will be automatically
stowed, for safety, under the follow-
ing conditions:
WARNING
●Always check that the power
steps switch is turned off when
cleaning the boards, before
jacking up or placing any object
under the vehicle, or if boards
are not operating correctly.
●Do not allow children to operate
the power running boards.
Operating the power running
boards so that the boards con-
tacts someone can cause seri-
ous injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay cause seri-
ous injury.
Do not place any body part
between the boards and vehicle.
The jam protection function may
not work depending on the shape
of the object that is caught.
Side door linked opera-
tion

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Before driving
●A board is not completely stowed
●Vehicle speed is approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically
deploy again when vehicle speed
returns to less th an 3 mph (5 km/h).
■If “Running Board Unable to
Deploy” is displayed on the
multi-Information display
The board may not be completely
deployed.
Close and open the door once more
or use the switch inside the vehicle
(  P.119) and completely deploy the
board.
■If “Power Steps Unable to
Retract” is displayed on the
multi-Information display
The boards may not be completely
stowed.
Check that nothing is caught
between the boards and the vehicle.
■If “Power Steps System Mal-
function See Owner’s Manual”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by Toy-
ota dealer.
■When snow or mud is attached
to the boards or the boards are
frozen
The power running boards may not
operate correctly. Before stepping
on a board, check that it is com-
pletely deployed. If the power run-
ning boards are not operating
correctly, turn the power steps
switch off and refrain from use.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
If the power running boards have
not completely deployed or stowed,
the boards may not move in the
intended direction the first time they
are operated. However, from the
second time onwards, the boards
will resume nor mal operation.
■When getting in and out of the
vehicle
Take care because clothes and
shoes may become dirty due to con-
tact with the lower part of the vehicle
body.
1 Deploys the running boards
on both sides.
2 Stows the running boards on
both sides.
The power bed step is also linked
with switch operations. ( P.126)
Putting the switch in the neutral
position sets the power running
boards to AUTO mode. AUTO
mode allows the deploying/stowing
of the boards to b e linked to open-
ing/closing of the side doors.
Both power running boards and
power bed step are deployed when
“OUT” position is selected. Opera-
tion only if steps are not already
deployed.
Both power running boards and
power bed step are stowed when
“OFF” position is s elected. Opera-
tion only if steps are not already
stowed.
Deploying and stowing
the power running boards
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■Automatic stowing function
The boards will be automatically
stowed, for safety, under the follow-
ing condition:
●Vehicle speed is approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or higher
■Smart key system (entry
function)
Carry the electronic key to
enable this function.
1 Unlock the tailgate
The tailgate cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the tailgate is
locked.
2Locks all the doors and the
tailgate
Tailgate
The tailgate can be
locked/unlocked and
opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious personal injury.
●Do not drive with the tailgate
open.
●Do not allow anyone to get on
the rear step bumper.
Locking/unlocking the
tailgate

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Before driving
Check that the tailgate is securely
locked.
■Using the wireless remote
control
 P. 111
■Opening the tailgate
Using the handle switch
Unlock the tailgate before oper-
ating.
Open the tailgate slowly while
pushing the tailgate opener
switch.
The support cables will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
Using the tailgate release
switch
While carrying an electronic key,
press the tailgate opener switch
on the left side tail lamp.
Tailgate opens by gravity.
The support cables will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
Using the wireless remote
control (if equipped)
Press and hold the switch.
*
Tailgate opens by gravity.
The support cables will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
*: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■Closing the tailgate
Lift and close the tailgate
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
Opening/closing the tail-
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■Changing the setting of tailgate
opening alert
When the tailgate is left open, a
buzzer sounds and a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Settings can be changed on
screen of the multi-information dis-
play. Select the “ Alert” and
change the settings. ( P.565)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.561)
■Before removing the tail-
gate
Turn the tailgate opening alert
off before removing the tailgate.
( P.122)
These connector covers are
used when removing the tail-
WARNING
■Opening the tailgate (tailgate
release switch and wireless
remote control)
Observe the following precautions
when operating the tailgate
release switch. Failure to do so
may cause death or serious injury.
●If there are people in the vicinity,
make sure they are safe and let
them know that the tailgate is
about to open or close.
●On upward inclines, the tailgate
may suddenly open after press-
ing the tailgate release switch or
electronic key switch. Make
sure the tailgate is fully open
and secure.
●On downward inclines, the tail-
gate may be difficult to open
after pressing the tailgate
release switch or electronic key
switch. Make sure the tailgate is
fully open and secure.
NOTICE
■Opening the tailgate (tailgate
release switch and wireless
remote control)
●Check the safety of the sur-
rounding area to make sure
there are no obstacles or any-
thing that could cause any of
your belongings to get hit.
●Check that the tailgate is not
frozen and its opening and clos-
ing is not obstructed.
●If there is any type of strong
impact in area of the tailgate
release switch, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
●Do not place stickers, etc., or
paint anything on the tailgate
release switch.
●Do not use if a carrier or acces-
sory other than a genuine Toy-
ota part is installed to the
tailgate.
■After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.
Removing the tailgate