TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006 1.G Owners Manual
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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Off−road vehicle precautions 350
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Break −in period 351
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Fuel 351
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Fuel pump shut off system 353
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Operation in foreign countries 354
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Three −way catalytic converters 354
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Engine exhaust cautions 355
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Facts about engine oil consumption 356
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 357
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Brake system 358
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 364
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Rear step bumper 364
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StepSide bed 365
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Limited −slip differential 365
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Your Toyota’s identification 365
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Theft prevention labels 367
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Suspension and chassis 367
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Tire information 368
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Vehicle load limits 376
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Cargo and luggage 377
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Types of tires 379
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SECTION 2
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This vehicle has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of gravity to
make it capable of performing in a wide
variety of off road applications. Specific
design characteristics give it a higher
center of gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design feature
causes this type of vehicle to be more
likely to rollover. And, it has a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. An advantage of the
higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems. It is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as ordi-
nary passenger cars any more than
low slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off road
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause rollover.CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Therefore, the driver and all
passengers should fasten their seat
belts whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-
vers, if at all possible. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
Avoid loading any items on the roof
that will raise the vehicle’s center
of gravity.
Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
Off road vehicle precautions