TOYOTA TUNDRA 2010 2.G Owners Manual

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When driving
■Rear view monitor guide lines
● Guide lines are displayed on the monitor.
Vehicle width extension guide lines (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle width extension.
Distance guide line (blue)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 3 ft. (1 m) behind on the
ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Distance guide line (red)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) behind on
the ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide lines (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

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■The rear view monitor system can be operated when
The shift lever is in R and engine switch is ON.
■ Display mode
The rear view monitor display mode can be adjusted when the engine switc\
h
is in the ON position and the shift lever is in R.
●To temporarily turn off the monitor when it is on.
Push the button. The indicator should turn orange.
The monitor will automatically turn on again after the ignition is turned off
and on.
● To manually turn on the monitor when it is turned off.
Push the button. The indicator should turn green.
● To select a display language (English, French, or Spanish).
Push and hold the button for 6 to 12 seconds.
The monitor should turn on and the indicator should turn green.
Push the button.
Each time the button is pushed and released, the language
will change. The warning message should flash 5 seconds after the
button is released, indicating that the change has been completed.
● To permanently disable the monitor.
Push and hold the button for 12 to 15 seconds.
The monitor will turn off and on after 6 seconds. Continue holding the
button down until the display turns back off.
The indicator should flash orange.
The monitor will not automatically turn on again after the ignition is turned
off and on.
Push the button.

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■Displayed area
■ Rear view monitor system camera
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
Corners of bumper
In the following cases, it may become dif-
ficult to see the images on the screen,
even when the system is functioning cor-
rectly.
●The vehicle is in a dark area, such
as at night.
● The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
● Water droplets are on the camera
lens or humidity is high, such as
when it rains.
● Foreign matter, such as snow or
mud, adheres to the camera lens.
● The sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
● A bright object such as a white wall
is reflected in the mirror surface
over the monitor.

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■Smear effect
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monito r system, observe the following pre-
cautions to avoid an accident that coul d result in death or serious inju-
ries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Always check the vehicle surroundi ng area, because the guide lines are
ancillary lines.
● The guide lines are ancillary lines and does not change even if the steer-
ing wheel is turned.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the tailgate open.
If a bright light, such as sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body, is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* char-
acteristic to the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked
up by the camera; when transmitted
by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak
above and below it.

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CAUTION
■Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.
■ Caution while dr iving in reverse
● Do not change modes while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
●As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble
or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
● If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. If water
droplets, snow, or mud adhere to the lens, rinse with water and wipe with a
soft cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild cleanser and
rinse.

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Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
*1: Vehicles with multi-information display
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
2WD (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Normal driving.
4H (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Greater traction than two-wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.The 4HI indicator will come on.
4L (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.The 4LO indicator will come on.
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Shifting between 4H and 4L
■ Shifting from 4H to 4L
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully clock-
wise.
Maintain this condition until the 4LO indicator comes on.
■Shifting from 4L to 4H
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully counterclock-
wise.
Maintain this condition until the 4LO indicator turns off.
■Shifting between 2WD and 4H
Reduce your speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h) and set the front drive
control switch between 2WD and 4H.
When the ambient temperature is 5.0°F (-15°C) or lower, shifting from 2WD
to 4H can be performed with the vehicle speed below 43 mph (70 km/h).
■ If the 4HI indicator blinks
●Shifting from 2WD to 4H
• If the 4HI indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead while accel-
erating or decelerating.
• If the 4HI indicator continues to blink and the buzzer sounds, stop the vehicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h).
Operate the switch again.
● Shifting from 4H to 2WD
If the 4HI indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead while acce\
ler-
ating or decelerating, or drive forward or backward in a short distance.

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■If the 4LO indicator light blinks
●If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when shifting between 4H and 4L,
stop the vehicle completely, move the shift lever to N and operate the
switch again.
● If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the trans-
fer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator
blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return the shift lever
to N, and confirm that the shift was completed (The indicator turns on/off).
● If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the transfer mode may not
be able to be shifted. When the engine is warmer, operate the switch
again.
If the 4LO indicator light continues to blink even after attempting the above,
there may be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four-
wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able to shift between 4H
and 4L. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Shifting to 4L
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control switch if the wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
■ When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the power train and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the
buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 238)

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AUTO LSD system
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control
system to control engine performance and braking when one of the
rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only wh en one of the rear wheels spin-
ning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
■ System operation
The system can be used on 2W D models and in 2WD mode on
4WD models.
The system is activated when dr iving at a speed under 62 mph
(100 km/h).
The AUTO LSD system will be ac tivated with the following two
procedures.
Press the VSC OFF switch
briefly.
At this time, the AUTO LSD
indicator will come on.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.
Stop the vehicle completely,
and press the VSC OFF
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds.
At this time, the VSC OFF and
AUTO LSD indicators will
come on simultaneously.
To turn off the system, push
the switch again.