TOYOTA TUNDRA 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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Outside temperature display
: If equipped
Displays the outside air
temperature.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -40°F
(-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Switches the outside air
temperature display
between °C (Celsius) and
°F (Fahrenheit). (if
equipped)
Vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display:
Push the SETUP button until
the desired unit of measure-
ment is displayed.
Vehicles with multi-information
display:
With the customized unit-
change operation for the multi-
information display, the unit of
measurement can be changed.
(P. 209)

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■When – –°C or – –°F is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ The outside air temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The display will automatically be set to the initial mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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Power outlets (12 V 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 (Back of the front center seatback)

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

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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 (115 V AC)
: If equipped
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
The power outlet can be used for accessories that use less than
100 W.
Front separated type seats
Power outlet socket
Front bench type seat Power outlet socket

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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.
● 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 115 V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115 V 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 115 V 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 100 W 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.