ECU TOYOTA TUNDRA 2001 Owner's Manual
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Four±wheel drive models
5VZ±FE engineÐFront control lever in ªH2º orªH4º
ª2º 110 km/h (68 mph) . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 60 km/h (37 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
Front control lever in ªL4º
ª2º 40 km/h (25 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 20 km/h (12 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
2UZ±FE engineÐ ª2WDº or ª4HIº mode is selected ª2º 120 km/h (75 mph)
. . . . . . . . .
ªLº 65 km/h (40 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ª4LOº mode is selected ª2º 45 km/h (28 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
ªLº 25 km/h (16 mph)
. . . . . . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in theª2º or ªLº position. This may causesevere automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To preventsuch damage, ªDº position shouldbe used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
ªRº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ªPº posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into ªPº position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(h) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure
to turn the switch on immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.
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SHIFTING BETWEEN ªH2º AND ªH4º
To shift from ªH2º to ªH4º, reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 80 km/h (50
mph) and move the front drive control
lever.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-
er, reduce the vehicle speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
CAUTION
Never move the front drive control
lever if wheels are slipping. Stop the
slipping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from ªH4º to ªH2º, simply move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any speed.
If the indicator light does not go off when
you shift the transfer into ªH2º, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decel-
erating, or drive forward or backward in a
short distance.
SHIFTING BETWEEN ªH4º AND ªL4º
To shift between ªH4º and ªL4º, stop
the vehicle and put the transmission in
ªNº. With the brake pedal depressed,
move the front drive control lever. SHIFTING BETWEEN ª2WDº AND ª4HIº
To shift from ª2WDº to ª4HIº,
reduce
the vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph) and push in the ª2WD/4HIº but-
ton.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push in
the ª2WD/4HIº button, this reminds you
that the transfer mode is not securely in
ª4HIº mode. Drive straight ahead while
accelerating or decelerating.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds when you push in the ª2WD/4HIº
button, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not in ª4HIº mode. Stop the ve-
hicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less
than 100 km/h (62 mph). Push the button
to turn it off, then once again to turn it
back on.
CAUTION
Never push the ª2WD/4HIº button if
the wheels are slipping. Stop the slip-
ping or spinning before shifting.
To shift from ª4HIº to ª2WDº, push the
ª2WD/4HIº button again to turn it off.
This can be done at any speed.
If the ª4HIº (high speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push the
ª2WD/4HIº button again to return to ª2WDº
mode, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not securely in ª2WDº mode.
Drive straight ahead while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive forward or backward
in a short distance.
(c) Shifting procedure
(lever type with automatic
transmission) (c) Shifting procedure
(button type)
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SHIFTING BETWEEN ª4HIº AND ª4LOº
To shift from ª4HIº to ª4LOº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª4LOº button. If the ª2WD/4HIº button left
out, push in the ª2WD/4HIº button to se-
lect the ª4HIº mode.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4LOº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again.
To shift from ª4LOº to ª4HIº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª4LOº button.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4HIº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again. SHIFTING BETWEEN ª2WDº AND ª4LOº
To shift from ª2WDº to ª4LOº,
stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª2WD/4HIº button in to select the ª4HIº
mode, then push the ª4LOº button.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 3 seconds when you push the
ª4LOº button, this reminds you that the
transfer mode is not in ª4LOº mode. Drive
forward or backward in a short distance,
then stop the vehicle completely, put the
transmission securely into ªNº and push
the button again.
To shift from ª4LOº to ª2WDº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission into ªNº.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the
ª2WD/4HIº switch again to turn it off. If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes and the buzzer
sounds when you push the ª2WD/4HIº but-
ton, this reminds you that the transfer
mode is not in ª2WDº mode. Push the
ª2WD/4HIº button in to return to ª4LOº
mode, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle com-
pletely, put the transmission securely into
ªNº and push the ª2WD/4HIº button once
again.
If the ª4LOº (low speed four±wheel drive)
indicator light flashes when you push the
ª2WD/4HIº button, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not in ª2WDº mode.
Drive straight ahead while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive forward or backward
in a short distance.
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Type C auxiliary box is equipped with
a coin holder and cassette tape/com-
pact disc holder.
1. Coin holder: To use it, push coins down into the holder.
2. Cassette tape/compact disc holder: To use it, raise the upper tray.
The plates for the cassette tape/com-
pact disc are detachable.
Type D (under the rear seatÐonly when
the bottom cushion is up)
Cup holders
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely. To use
them, observe the following illustra-
tions.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans on the cup
holder, as such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sudden
braking or in an accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop while driving, keep the cup
holder closed when it is not in use.
NOTICE
Type A onlyÐAs this holder is de-
signed for holding soft cups only, donot place too heavy a cup, drink±canor bottle in it.
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Luggage stowage pr ecautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the rear deck
when at all possible. Be sure all items
are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything behind the
front seats higher than the seat-
backs (access cab models). Keep
luggage or packages low, as close
to the floor as possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in the
rear deck. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver's field
of view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
ing, and impair the driver's control
of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
cargo weight specified in Section 8.
Rear step bumper
The rear step bumper is for rear end
protection and easier step±up loading.
CAUTION
Do not allow more than one person
to get on the rear step bumper at
a time. It is designed for only one
person.
Never drive the vehicle with anyone
on the rear step bumper.
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CAUTION
Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high±speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high±speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
Off±road driving precautions
When driving your vehicle off±road, please
observe the following precautions to en-
sure your driving enjoyment and to help
prevent the closure of areas to off±road
vehicles.
a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where off±road vehicles are permitted to trav-
el.
b. Respect private property. Get owner 's permission before entering private prop-
erty.
c. Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-
strict travel.
d. Stay on established roads. When condi- tions are wet, driving techniques should
be changed or travel delayed to pre-
vent damage to roads.
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and
Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining
to driving your vehicle off±road, consult
the following organizations.
State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Recreational Vehicle Clubs
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HITCHES
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer 's instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possib ility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use axle±mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal functionof an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if soequipped.
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter
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1 Coupler
2 Trailer ball
MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TO
TRAILER COUPLER HEIGHT
No matter which class of tow hitch ap-
plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup on must be the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes
that conform to any applicable federal
and state/provincial regulations.
A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the ground in
case it becomes damaged or sepa-
rated. For correct safety chain proce-
dures, follow the hitch or trailer
manufacturer 's recommendations.
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle's hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
TIRES
Ensure that your vehicle's tires are
properly inflated. See Section 7±2 for
instructions.
The trailer tires should be inflated to
the pressure recommended by the trail-
er manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.
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TRAILER LIGHTS
Your vehicle is equipped with a wire
harness stored in the rear end under
body. Some models are fitted with a
socket for trailer lights under the rear
bumper. Use either of them to connect
and operate the trailer lights. However,
the trailer lights must comply with fed-
eral, state/provincial and local regula-
tions. See your local recreational ve-
hicle dealer or rental agency for the
correct type of wiring and relays for
your trailer. Check for correct operation
of the turn signals and stop lights each
time you hitch up. Direct splicing may
damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction of your lights. BREAK±IN SCHEDULE
Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a
vehicle with any new power train com-
ponent (engine, transmission, differen-
tial, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first
800 km (500 miles) of driving.
MAINTENANCE
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will
require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. For this informa-
tion, please refer to the scheduled
maintenance information in the ªSched-
uled Maintenance Guideº or ªOwner 's
Manual Supplementº.
Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing
ball and bracket after approximately
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
PRE±TOWING SAFETY CHECK
Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose±up or nose±down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it cannot shift.
Check that your rear view mirrors con-
form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulations. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purposes.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not tow-
ing. The three main causes of vehicle±
trailer accidents are driver error, exces-
sive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:
Before starting out, check operation of
the lights and all vehicle±trailer connec-
tions. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and con-
nections. Before actually towing a trail-
er, practice turning, stopping and back-
ing with a trailer in an area away from
traffic until you learn the feel.
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Turn the jack joint by hand.
To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1
until the jack is free.
To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 until
the jack is firmly secured to prevent it
flying forward during a collision or s udden
braking.To remove the spare tire:
1. Insert the end of the jack handle into the lowering screw and turn it counter-
clockwise.
2. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding brack-
et.
When storing the spare tire, put it in place
with the outer side of the wheel facing up.
Then secure the tire, taking care that the
tire goes straight up without catching on
any other part, to prevent it from flying
forward during a collision or s udden brak-
ing.1. Get the required tools and spare tire.
1 Tool bag
2Jack
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you
should fam iliarize yourself with the use of
the jack, each of the tools and their stor-
age locations.
ÐRequired tools and spare
tire
(access cab models)
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