TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Outside temperature display 322
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Overdrive switch 191
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Overheating, Engine 407
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Overheating, Engine coolant 174
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Overview
Engine compartment 442
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P
Parking brake
Operation 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag off switch 84 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 429 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 328,329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 155 . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Radiator
Checking the radiator 453 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear audio system
Rear seat audio system 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system 251 . . . . .
Rear console box 336,337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side windows 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear step bumper 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vents 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirror, auto anti −glare inside 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors
Folding 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controls 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners 498 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats 52
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Security system 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 436 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 178 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side steps 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side vents 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 468 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 409,410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Iridium −tipped spark plugs 357 . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 75,85 . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Tilt steering wheel 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
StepSide bed 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swing −up rear seats 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 162 . . . .
Ignition 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Outside rear view mirror defogger 171 . . . .
Outside rear view mirror heaters 170 . . . . .
Overdrive 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag off 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 169,170 . . . .
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Tachometer 176
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Tailgate 40
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Theft deterrent system 44
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Theft prevention labels 367
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Three −way catalytic converters 354 . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 154
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Tire pressure warning system 207
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Tires
Changing 408
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Checking and replacing 459
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Flat tire 408
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Glossary 373
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Inflation pressure 456,490
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Replacing wheels 463
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Rotating tires 461
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Size 370,490
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Snow tires and chains 462
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Spare 409,410
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Symbols 368
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 369 . . . . . .
Tools 409,410
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Capacity 376
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Dinghy towing 387
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Emergency towing 423,424
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Emergency towing hook precautions 425
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 420 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 425 . . . . . . .
Trailer 388
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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system 42
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Traction control system 199
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Trailer towing 388
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Trip meter 177
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Turn signals 162
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TVIP 42
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Types of tires 379
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Uniform tire quality grading 370,371 . . . . . . . .
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“VSC TRAC” warning light 178
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Vanity mirrors 159
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Vehicle identification number 365
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Vehicle stability control system 204 . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 176
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W
Warning buzzer 178
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Warning light 178
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 469
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Washing and waxing 429
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 464
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Replacing wheels 463
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Window
Back window 38
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Power back window 39
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Windows
Rear side 38
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 169,170
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Winter driving tips 386
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Wireless remote control 25,29,426
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2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
Publication No. OM34458U
Part No. 01999-34458
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 178 . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 437 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 504 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Re-
search Octane Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with an
Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher.
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
See page 351 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 100 L (26.4 gal., 22.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 451 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 456 through 464.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 491.
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Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for TOYOTA TUNDRA may
be purchased from any Toyota dealer or the
Material Distribution Center. To purchase the
repair manual, please contact your Toyota deal-
er or call the Material Distribution Center toll
free at 18006222033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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