Toyota Tundra 2005 Owner's Manual page 202

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CAUTION
When the tire pressure warning light
comes on, observe the following in-
structions:
"
Depending on the conditions, re-
duce to an appropriate speed as
soon as possible.
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Adjust the tire pressure to the spe-
cified level as soon as possible.
"
Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneu-
vering and braking. Tire deteriora-
tion may reduce steering wheel con-
trol and brake effectiveness. This
may lead to serious injury or death.
"
The tire pressure warning system
may not activate immediately if sud-
den bursts of air leakage occur.
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'05 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0409)
NOTICE
z Do not use liquid sealants for a flat
tire as air pressure sensors will be
damaged.
z When the tires must be repaired or
replaced, have them repaired or re-
placed by the nearest Toyota dealer
or authorized tire dealer. The tire
pressure sensors will be affected by
the installation or removal of tires.
z The tire pressure warning system is
not to be used as a substitute for
regular inspections. Be sure
check the air pressure in the tires
on a regular basis.
z When the tires must be replaced,
replace the grommets for air pres-
sure sensors as well.
If the warning light blinks:
The tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain cir-
cumstances. In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.
to
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Electric devices or facilities using simi-
lar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
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A radio set to similar frequencies is in
use.
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A lot of snow or ice covers the ve-
hicle, in particular, around the wheels
or wheel housings.
"
The tires are not equipped with an air
pressure sensor.
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Snow tires or tire chains are used.
"
Non- genuine Toyota wheels are used.
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The sensor battery is expired.
"
Radio waves from the air pressure sen-
sor installed on the spare tire cannot
be received.
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