TOYOTA TUNDRA 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior and exterior features
■For quick clearing of the wi ndshield and side windows
Press to turn the air conditioning on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature control
dial.
■ When the indicator on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on
once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior and exterior features
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models)
Clear the outside rear view mirrors using the defogger.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. The indicator will come
on. The defoggers will auto-
matically turn off after about
15 minutes. Pressing the but-
ton again also turns the defog-
gers off.

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■The defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ The front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
Turning the outside rear view mirror defoggers on will turn the front wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
■ When the front windshield wiper de-icer is on (if equipped)
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. The indicator will come
on. The defoggers will auto-
matically turn off after about
15 minutes. Pressing the but-
ton again also turns the defog-
gers off.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior and exterior features
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers and front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped on CrewMax models)
Clear the back window using the defogger.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
back window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after about 15 minutes.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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■The defogger can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the back window defogger on will turn outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■ The front windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
Turning the back window defogger on will turn the front windshield wiper de-
icer on.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
back window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after about 15 minutes.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defogger off.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior and exterior features
CAUTION
■Back window defogger
The surface of the back window becomes hot. Do not touch it to prevent
from burning yourself.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.
■ When the front windshield wiper de-icer is on (if equipped)
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Type A: CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM
radio
Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior and exterior features
■
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Ty p e C
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 301
Using the CD playerP. 307
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 314
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 323
Using the AUX adapterP. 325
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 327

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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.