snow chains TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
199
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of rear
wheels (twowheel drive models) or 4
wheels (fourwheel drive models) when
the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
When the ignition key is turned to “ON”,
the system automatically turns on.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power to the rear wheels (twowheel
drive models) or 4 wheels (fourwheel
drive models) cannot be maintained,
even though the traction control sys-
tem is in operation. Do not drive the
vehicle under any speed or maneuver-
ing conditions which may cause the
vehicle to lose traction control. In si-
tuations where the road surface is
covered with ice or snow, your ve-
hicle should be fitted with snow tires
or tire chains. Always drive at an ap-
propriate and cautious speed for the
present road conditions.
Without tachometer
With tachometer
Leave the system on during the ordi-
nary driving so that it can operate
when needed.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the trac-
tion control system is in the self −check
mode, but does not indicate a malfunction.
When the traction control system is oper-
ating, the following conditions occur:
The system controls the spinning of the
rear wheels (two −wheel drive models)
or 4 wheels (four −wheel drive models).
At this time, the slip indicator light
blinks.
You may feel vibration or noise in your
vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is
functioning properly.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to “ON”. If the indicator light does not
come on when the ignition is turned on,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Traction control system

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
360
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the antilock
brake system: Although the antilock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti
lock brake system on.
If tire grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the antilock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
Antilock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
antilock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow
covered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The antilock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
362
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the antilock
brake system: Although the antilock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti
lock brake system on.
If tires grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the antilock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
Antilock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
antilock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow
covered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The antilock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels’ turning speed. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
387
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Section 7 −2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the front wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Dinghy towing

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
449
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level 450
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine coolant level 452
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 453
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 453
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . .
Checking power steering fluid 455
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking tire inflation pressure 456
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 459
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 461
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . .
Installing snow tires and chains 462
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 463
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . .
Aluminum wheel precautions 464
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7 2

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
460
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires. Also, on fourwheel drive
models, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.
For details about the side wall of the
tire and the Certification Label.CAUTION
Observe the following instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident
may occur resulting in death or
serious injuries.
Do not mix radial, bias belted,
or biasply tires on your ve-
hicle, as this may cause dan-
gerous handling characteris-
tics resulting in loss of control.
 Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended
size, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics
resulting in loss of control.
 Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or
tread patterns, as this may
cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
For vehicles with vehicle stability
control system—
Do not use tires of different
brands, sizes and construc-
tions. This may damage the
drive system and prevent the
vehicle stability control system
from functioning correctly.
Toyota recommends all four tires,
or at least both of the front or rear
tires be replaced at a time as a set.
S ee “I f you hav e a fl at tire” in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-
hicle handling and tire life. Wheels
can get out of balance with regular
use and should therefore be balanced
occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the
air valve should also be repl aced
w i t h a new on e.

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
462
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er’s Manual Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out −
of −balance wheels, or severe braking.
Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
sure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning sys-
tem” in Section 17.WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires.
Also, on fourwheel drive models, all
the tires must be the same brand and
have the same tread patterns.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use snow tires other than
the manufacturer ’s recommended si-
ze, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use snow tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or tread
patterns, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Installing snow tires and
chains

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
463
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the front tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
When driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Replacing wheels

’06 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0508)
510
2006 TUNDRA from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM 34458U)
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 . . . .
T
Tachometer 176
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 40
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels 367
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 354 . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 154
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 207
. . . . . . . . .
Tires
Changing 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing 459
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary 373
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation pressure 456,490
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 463
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 461
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size 370,490
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires and chains 462
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare 409,410
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols 368
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Identification Number (TIN) 369 . . . . . .
Tools 409,410
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To w i n g
Capacity 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 387
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing 423,424
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing hook precautions 425
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 420 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 425 . . . . . . .
Trailer 388
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 199
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 388
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip meter 177
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signals 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TVIP 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires 379
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U
Uniform tire quality grading 370,371 . . . . . . . .
V
“VSC TRAC” warning light 178
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirrors 159
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification number 365
. . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle stability control system 204 . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 176
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 178
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 178
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 469
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 429
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels
Aluminum wheel 464
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 463
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window
Back window 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power back window 39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows
Rear side 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switch 169,170
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 386
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 25,29,426
. . . . . . . . .