TOYOTA TUNDRA 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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The “4LO” (low speed four−wheel drive)
indicator light comes on when the “4L”
mode is selected.
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use “4L” position for climbing or descend-
ing steep hills, off −road driving, and hard
pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.
See “(c) Shifting procedure” for further in-
structions.
In this mode, the vehicle stability control
system is off. (See “Vehicle stability
control system” on page 250 in this
Section.) The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-
gaged by the shifting operations de-
scribed in “(c) Shifting procedure”.
You should drive in four
−wheel drive for
at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.
This will assure that the front drive com-
ponents are lubricated. SHIFTING BETWEEN “2WD” AND “4H”
To shift from “2WD” to “4H”,
reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h (62
mph) and turn the front drive control
switch knob fully clockwise.
When the ambient temperature is −15 C
(5.0 F) or lower, shifting must be per-
formed with the vehicle speed below 70
km/h (43 mph).
If the “4HI” (high speed four −wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink when you
operate the front drive control switch knob
from the “2WD” to the “4H” position, this
reminds you that the transfer mode is not
securely in “4H” mode. Drive straight
ahead while accelerating or decelerating.
If the “4HI” (high speed four −wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink and the
buzzer sounds when you operate the front
drive control switch knob from the “2WD”
to the “4H” position, this reminds you that
the transfer mode is not in “4H” mode.
Stop the vehicle or reduce the vehicle
speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
(When the ambient temperature is −15 C
(5.0 F) or lower, speed needs to be re-
duced to below 70 km/h (43 mph).) Oper-
ate the switch knob again.
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CAUTION
Never operate the front drive control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.
To shift from “4H” to “2WD”, reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h (62
mph) and turn the front drive control
switch knob fully counterclockwise.
When you operate the front drive control
switch knob from “4H” to “2WD” with the
vehicle speed at 100 km/h (62 mph) or
higher, the “4HI” indicator light continues
to blink and buzzer sounds. When the
switch knob is returned from “2WD” to
“4H”, the indicator light turns off and the
buzzer stops sounding.
If the “4HI” (high speed four −wheel drive)
indicator light continues to blink when you
operate the front drive control switch knob
from the “4H” to the “2WD” position, this
reminds you that the transfer mode is not
securely in “2WD” mode. Drive straight
ahead while accelerating or decelerating,
or drive forward or backward for a short
distance. If there is any malfunction within the
brake system, “4HI” or “4LO” indicator
light blinks and the transfer mode may not
be able to be shifted from “4H” to “2WD”.
If the indicator light continues to blink
even if doing so, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. There may be
a trouble in the four
−wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Never operate the front drive control
switch knob if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning
before operating.
SHIFTING BETWEEN “4H” AND “4L”
To shift between “4H” and “4L”
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down.
2. Shift the automatic transmission selec- tor lever into “N”.
3. To shift from “4H” to “4L”, push and turn the front drive control switch knob
fully clockwise.
To shift from “4L” to “4H”, turn the
front drive control switch knob counter-
clockwise. 4. Maintain this condition until the “4LO”
or “4HI” indicator light comes on.
If the “4LO” indicator light continues to
blink...
If this indicator light continues to blink
when you operate the front drive control
switch knob to the “4H” or “4L” position,
stop the vehicle completely, shift the auto-
matic transmission selector lever securely
into “N” and operate the switch knob
again.
INFORMATION
 If the engine coolant temperature is
too low the transfer mode may not
be able to be shifted. When the en-
gine is warmer operate the switch
knob again.
 If the automatic transmission selec-
tor lever is moved before the indi-
cator comes on, the transfer mode
may not be shifted completely. In
this case, stop the vehicle com-
pletely, return the automatic trans-
mission selector lever to “N” and
operate the switch knob again.

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If there is any malfunction in the brake
system or the engine, “4HI” or “4LO” indi-
cator light blinks and the transfer mode
may not be able to be shifted from “4H”
to “4L”.
If the indicator continues to blink even if
doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. There may be a trouble
in the four−wheel drive system. The traction control system automatical-
ly helps prevent the spinning of the
rear wheels (twowheel drive models)
or 4 wheels (fourwheel drive models)
when the vehicle is started or acceler-
ated on slippery road surfaces.
When the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position, 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 at any speed or in 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.
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Ty p e A
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Traction control system

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NORMAL DRIVING MODE
Leave the system on during ordinary
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 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 engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position. If the indicator light
does not come on when the engine switch
is turned on, contact your Toyota dealer. The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the follow-
ing systems under conditions such as on
slippery roads.
Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
If the brake actuator temperature becomes
too high while any of the systems is oper-
ating, a buzzer will start to sound intermit-
tently to indicate that the traction control
system can no l onger operate. In this
case, immediately stop your vehicle at a
safe place.
If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds.)
At this time, the slip indicator light comes
on and the traction control system tempo-
rarily stops operating in order to protect
the brake actuator. (Although the traction
control system does not operate, it is not
a problem to continue driving.) The sys-
tem is automatically restored after a short
time and the slip indicator light goes off.XS17010a
and only one of the rear wheels be-
gins to spin,which also may the rear
wheels.TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE
(twowheel drive mode only)
When getting the vehicle out of mud or
snow, etc., and only one of the rear
wheels begins to spin, it may be benefi-
cial to turn off the traction control sys-
tem. This system which also controls
engine performance may interfere with
the process of freeing the rear wheels.

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To turn off the traction control system:
Briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch. The
traction control system turns off and
the traction control off mode turns on.
The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights
will come on.
The “AUTO LSD” will be activated when
the traction control system is turned off.
To turn on: Briefly push the “VSC OFF”
switch once again.
The “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights
will go off.
If the engine is turned off while the
“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights are
on and then restarted, the indicator lights
will turn off automatically.
When you push and hold the “VSC OFF”
switch for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped, the vehicle stability con-
trol system will be turned off. See “AUTO
LSD system” on page 246 in this Section.
“AUTO LSD” and slip indicator lights come
on for a few seconds when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the indicator lights do not come on when
the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position, contact your Toyota dealer.CAUTION
Do not drive with the traction control
system continuously turned off.
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Ty p e A
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The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes and
the slip indicator light comes on to warn
that there is a problem somewhere in the
following:
Traction control system
Vehicle stability control system
“AUTO LSD” system
When the system is normal and the engi-
ne switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the lights will come on and go off after a
few seconds.
If the “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on dur-
ing driving, the traction control system will
not work. However, because the brakes
operate normally when applied, it is not a
problem to continue driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The “VSC OFF” and slip indicator lights
do not come on after the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light remains on
after the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on
during driving.
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The “AUTO LSD” system aids traction
by using the traction control system to
control engine performance and braking
when only one of the rear wheels be-
gins to spin.
This system should be used only when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or
rough surface.
This system is effective when only one of
the rear wheels is spinning.
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CAUTION
Do not use the “AUTO LSD” system
in conditions other than the above. A
much greater steering effort and more
careful cornering control will be re-
quired.
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Traction control off mode
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“AUTO LSD” mode
The “AUTO LSD” is activated under the
following conditions. At this time, the
“AUTO LSD”, slip indicator and “VSC
OFF” (“AUTO LSD” mode) lights will
come on.
The driving mode is set in the two −
wheel drive mode (In the four −wheel
drive mode, the system does not
work.)
Driving at a speed under 100 km/h (62
mph)
Traction control off mode or “AUTO
LSD” mode turns on.
Traction control off mode
To turn on the traction control off mode,
briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch.
Then, the “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator
lights will come on.
The following systems will be ready to be
activated:
“AUTO LSD” system
Vehicle stability control system
To turn off the traction control off mode,
briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch again
and the “AUTO LSD” and slip indicator
lights will go off.

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When you push and hold the “VSC OFF”
switch for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped, the “AUTO LSD” mode
will be turned on.
“AUTO LSD” mode
To turn on the “AUTO LSD” mode, push
and hold the “VSC OFF” switch for 3 sec-
onds or more with the vehicle stopped.
The “AUTO LSD”, slip indicator and “VSC
OFF” lights will come on.
The following system will be ready to be
activated:
“AUTO LSD” system
To turn off the “AUTO LSD” mode, briefly
push the “VSC OFF” switch again and the
“AUTO LSD”, slip indicator and “VSC
OFF” lights will go off.
When you push and hold the “VSC OFF”
switch for 3 seconds or more with the
vehicle stopped, the “AUTO LSD” mode
turns off, and the “VSC OFF” mode turns
on. See “Vehicle stability control system”
on page 250 in this Section.
In both Traction control off mode and
“AUTO LSD” mode:
If the engine is turned off while the slip
indicator, “AUTO LSD” and “VSC OFF”
lights are on and then restarted, the indi-
cator lights will turn off automatically.
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Ty p e A
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Ty p e B
Make sure the “AUTO LSD”, slip indicator
and “VSC OFF” (“AUTO LSD” mode) lights
come on under the above condition when
you use the “AUTO LSD” system.
The slip indicator light blinks when the
system is controlling the spinning of the
rear wheels.
The “AUTO LSD”, slip indicator and “VSC
OFF” (“AUTO LSD” mode) lights come on
for a few seconds when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position. If the indi-
cator lights do not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, contact your Toyota dealer.
The brake actuator temperature increases
during continuous operation of the follow-
ing systems under conditions such as on
slippery roads.
“AUTO LSD” system
Traction control system
If the brake actuator temperature becomes
too high while any of these systems is
operating, a buzzer will start to sound
intermittently to indicate that the “AUTO
LSD” system can no longer operate. In
this case, immediately stop your vehicle at
a safe place.

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If the system continues to operate, the
buzzer sound changes from intermittent to
continuous. (The continuous buzzer
sounds for about 3 seconds.)
At the time the slip indicator light will
come on and the “AUTO LSD” system
temporarily stops operating in order to
protect the brake actuator. (Although the
“AUTO LSD” system does not operate, it
is not a problem to continue driving.) The
system will be automatically restored after
a short time.
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Ty p e A
XS17025a
Ty p e B
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes and
the slip indicator light comes on to warn
that there is a problem somewhere in the
following:
“AUTO LSD” system
Traction control system
Vehicle stability control system
When the system is normal and the engi-
ne switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the lights will come on and will go off
after a few seconds.
If the “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator lights comes on dur-
ing driving, the “AUTO LSD” system will
not work. However, because the brakes
operate normally when applied, it is not a
problem to continue driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The “VSC OFF” and slip indicator lights
do not come on after the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light remains on
after the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on
while driving.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the “AUTO LSD”
system continuously turned on.
The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of sys-
tems such as the antilock brake sys-
tem, traction control, engine control,
etc. This system automatically controls
the output of the brakes or engine to
help prevent the vehicle from skidding
when cornering on a slippery road sur-
face or when the steering wheel is op-
erated abruptly.
The vehicle stability control system is acti-
vated when the vehicle speed is more
than 15 km/h (9 mph).
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 sys-
tem is in self−check mode, but does not
indicate a malfunction.CAUTION
Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid serious injury. Reckless driv-
ing will result in an unexpected ac-
cident. If the slip indicator light
blinks and an alarm sounds, special
care should be taken while driving.
Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle stability control
system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 556 in Section 72.)
Vehicle stability control
system (twowheel drive mode
only)