TOYOTA TUNDRA 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
● Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
● Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.\
Front separated type seats
Push the cigarette lighter in.
The cigarette lighter will pop
out when it is ready for use.
Front bench type seatPush the cigarette lighter in.
The cigarette lighter will pop
out when it is ready for use.

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Power outlets (12V DC)
The power outlet can be used for accessories that run on less than
10 A.
Type A (Instrument panel)

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Type B (Instrument panel)
Type C (Under the seat cushi
on of the front center seat)

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Type D (Back of the front center seatback)
Type E (Inside of the console box)

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Type F (Back of the console box)
Type G (Back of the front center seatback)
Type H (Back of the console box)

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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ Depending on operating time and current consumption
The power outlets may not be used due to the electrical component protec-
tion function. Please start engine and use the power outlets again after turn
off the engine switch in this case.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V/10 A.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.

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Power outlets (if 115V AC equipped)
The power outlet can be used for accessories that use less than
100W.
Front separated type seats
Main switch
To use the power outlet, turn
on the main switch.
The indicator comes on.
Power outlet socket

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■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
CAUTION
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with drinking water or snow may
result in electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet
must be thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
Front bench type seat
Main switch
To use the power outlet, turn
on the main switch.
The indicator comes on.
Power outlet socket

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CAUTION
■
Using a power outlet
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter, in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact a Toyota dealer for any
necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secu rely fix all electric appliances
before use and do not use any app liances that may do any of the fol-
lowing.
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam, while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following.
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 115V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protec-
tion circuit will cut the power supply.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when elec trical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.