Engine (Ignition) Switch - Toyota 2008 Tundra Owner's Manual

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Engine (ignition) switch

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"START"—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the "ON" position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 474 in Section
3.
"ON"—Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
"ACC"—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the engine switch in the
"ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the
driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to
remove the key.
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"LOCK"—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the
engine switch from "ACC" to the "LOCK"
position. The selector lever must be put
in the "P" position before pushing the key.
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system—
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobilizer system is automatically set. (See
"Engine immobilizer system" on page 21
in Section 1−2.)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck at the "LOCK"
position. To free it, first be sure the key
is pushed all the way in, and then rock
the steering wheel slightly while turning
the key gently.
Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from underneath the deck for several min-
utes. This is normal operation and does
not indicate a malfunction. (See "Leak
detection pump" on page x.)
It is not a malfunction if the needles on
all meters and gauges move slightly when
the engine switch is turned to the "ACC",
"ON" or "START" position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
"ON" position if the engine is not
running. The battery will discharge
and the ignition could be damaged.
2008 TUNDRA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM34477U)