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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner's Manual located in your vehicle's glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle's capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Tundra.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tundra operations. Every Tundra owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout the Owner's Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Bench seat with manual Air Conditioning System
Separate seat with manual Air Conditioning system
1 If equipped
2 For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual."
Without multi-information display
With multi-information display
For details, refer to "Indicators and warning lights".
![]() | Brake system warning 1 |
![]() | Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) |
![]() | Charging system warning 1 |
![]() | Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator |
![]() | Low engine oil pressure warning1 |
![]() | Malfunction/Check Engine indicator 1 |
![]() | Engine oil replacement reminder 1 |
![]() | Low fuel level warning |
![]() | Open door warning |
![]() | Airbag SRS warning 1 |
![]() | Master warning |
![]() | Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning 1 |
![]() | Low Tire Pressure Warning 1 |
![]() | Low windshield washer fluid level warning 1 |
![]() | Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator |
![]() | Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags OFF indicator 1 |
![]() | Headlight low/high beam indicator |
![]() | Turn signal indicator |
![]() | High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator |
![]() | Slip indicator 1 |
![]() | Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 |
![]() | TOW/HAUL mode indicator 1 |
![]() | AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1 |
![]() | Cruise control indicator |
![]() | Anti-lock Brake System warning 1 |
![]() | Power steering warning light1 |
![]() | Traction Control OFF indicator |
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.
Panic button
4.0L 6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
4.6L 8 cylinder (1UR-FE) and 5.7L 8 cylinder (3UR-FE/3UR-FBE) engines
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the "Warranty Maintenance Guide."
Floor shift type
Column shift type
* The engine switch must be set at "ON" and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
"S" (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to "S" position from "D" position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Column shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (push and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the "D" position.
![]() | High speed (2WD) |
![]() | High speed (4WD) Turn to "4H" with speed below 62 mph. |
![]() | Low speed (4WD) Shift to "N" position when stopped, then push and turn to "4L." |
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in "2WD" position.
Key must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position.
Manual
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Power
Push the control switch, set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
"TOW/HAUL" mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is reduced while in "TOW/HAUL" mode, deactivating when driving without a load is recommended.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details on this system before attempting to use it.
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Push once to open/close completely. To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
Manual seat
Separate seat
Separate seat
Bench seat
* Double cab and CrewMax models only
Power seat
Front-Separate seat
Front-Bench seat
Rear (CrewMax model)
Rear (double cab model)
Front (regular cab model)
Rear (double cab model)
Rear (CrewMax model)
With intermittent wiper
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Without intermittent wiper
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Separate seats
Instrument panel
Back of the center console box
Inside of the center console box
Back of the center console box (CrewMax model)
Bench seat
Instrument panel
Back of the front center seat
Back of the front center seat (CrewMax model)
Key must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used.
Back of the center console box
Back of the front center seat
Push "INFO" to change information in the following:
Push "SETUP" to customize to the following settings:
Automatic operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close.
* To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver's window remains operable.
* Not all models equipped with one-touch close function.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink ® * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to "Garage door opener," in the Owner's Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact HomeLink ® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
* Automatic Sound Leveling
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold "SCAN." Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 3 only)
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn "TUNE. FILE" or "TUNE SCROLL."
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of "TYPE FOLDER."
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6 or one of ) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6 or one of
) to select. To scan stations Push and hold "SCAN" to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
AUX port/USB port
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for complete details on this system before attempting to use it.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Audio unit
Microphone
Steering wheel telephone switches
Bluetooth ® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system. Refer to "Using the hands-free telephone system" in the Owner's Manual for more details, or go to Toyota.com and enter "Bluetooth" in the keyword search.Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Instrument panel
Rear door
Front door
Rear door (CrewMax model)
Separate seat
Center console
Back of the center console box (double cab model)
Bench seat
Front center seat
Back of the front center seatback (double cab model)
Rear seat
CrewMax model
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely. To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
System reset initialization
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn the ignition switch to "ON" and press and hold the " SET" button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner's Manual for tire inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
Rear door
Moving the lever to "LOCK" will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Tool location
Regular cab models
Double cab models
CrewMax models
Double cab models
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
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