tow TOYOTA TUNDRA 2010 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 217
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 218
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 221
Intuitive parking assist......... 224
Rear view monitor system... 230
Four-wheel drive system ..... 236
AUTO LSD system.............. 240
Driving assist systems ........ 243
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 250
Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits ............... 258
Winter driving tips ............... 260
Trailer towing ...................... 264
Dinghy towing ..................... 285
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 288
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 297
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................. 305 Back window, outside rear
view mirror defoggers
and front windshield
wiper de-icer (if equipped
on CrewMax models) ....... 307
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 310
Using the radio ................... 314
Using the CD player ........... 322
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 331
Operating an iPod
®............ 339
Operating a USB memory ............................ 345
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 352
Using the AUX adapter....... 356
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 358
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 361
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 364
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 369
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 371
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 376
3Interior and exterior
features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 512
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 514
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 517
General maintenance.......... 519
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 522
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 523
Hood ................................... 527
Engine compartment ........... 528
Tires .................................... 542
Tire inflation pressure ......... 549
Wheels ................................ 553
Air conditioning filter............ 555
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 558
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 560
Light bulbs........................... 571 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 584
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 585
If you think something is wrong ............................... 591
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 592
Event data recorder ............ 593
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 595
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 604
If you have a flat tire ........... 608
If the engine will not start.... 625
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 627
If you lose your keys........... 630
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 631
If your vehicle overheats .... 634
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 637
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 638
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Shift lever P. 186Shift lock override
button
P. 627
Pictorial indexInterior
TOW HAUL switch
P. 189

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 584
TOW/HAUL switch1 P. 189
Accessory meter
control switches
1
Multi-information display
control switches
2
P. 210
P. 204
Intuitive parking assist
switch
1 P. 224
Front wheel drive control
switch
3 P. 236
Front separated type seats

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 558)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 47)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 116)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Tailgate
The tailgate can be opened using the tailgate handle. The tailgate
can be locked/unlocked using a key.
■Tailgate handle
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.
■Key
Unlock with the master key
Lock with the master key

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Before removing the tailgate (vehic les with rear view monitor system)
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
●Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness (vehicles with rear view
monitor system)
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor
system)
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

66 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Raising the bottom cushion (Double Cab models)
■ Before raising the bottom cushion
Stow the seat belt buckles.
This prevents the seat belt buck-
les from falling out when you fold
the seatback.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
■Raising the bottom cushion
Raise the bottom cushion up
while pulling the lever until it
locks.
When returning bottom cushion to
its original position, push the bot-
tom cushion down while pulling
the lever until it locks.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Folding down rear seats (CrewMax models)
■ Before folding down rear seats
Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
This prevents the seat belt buck-
les from falling out when you fold
the seatback.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
■Folding down rear seats
Pull the lever to unlock the seat-
back and fold the seatback down
until it locks.