daytime running light TOYOTA TUNDRA 2009 2.G Owners Manual

208 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (vehicles wi th automatic light control system)
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the engine
switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with automatic light control system: If any of the doors is kept open,
the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features P. 633)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 200)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

658 Alphabetical index
Cruise control........................... 214
Cup holders .............................. 414
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features..... 200, 633
Daytime running light system .................................... 208
Deck hooks ............................... 447
Defogger Back window ......................... 295
Side mirrors ................... 293, 295
Dimension................................. 590
Dinghy towing .......................... 272
Display Trip information ..................... 198
Warning message ................. 554
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 471
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 48
Open door warning........547, 555
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................88
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 547, 549
Driver’s seat belt reminder light................. 547, 549
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 113
Driving assist systems........... 230
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 246
Driving position memory...........68
DVD player ................................ 336
Emergency flashers ................. 534
Emergency flashers switch..... 534
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 512
If the engine will not start ...... 575 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 577
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 581
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 545
If the warning light turns on........................................ 545
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 554
If you have a flat tire ............. 558
If you lose your keys ............. 580
If you think something is wrong .............................. 541
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 535
If your vehicle overheats ....... 585
Engine
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch ........................ 177
Exhaust gas .......................... 174
Hood ..................................... 475
How to start the engine ................................. 177
Identification number............. 604
If the engine will not start ...... 575
Ignition switch ...................... 177
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Overheating .......................... 585
Warning light ......................... 546
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 246
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 108
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 607
Checking ............................... 479
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