key TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/heating 18
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
1 9
Automatic transmission 10
Bottle holders 29
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 26
Cup holders 29
Door locks 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 28
Headlight leveling dial 13
Heated/ventilated seats 19
Intuitive parking assist 27
Lights
1 & turn signals 12
Mirrors-Power outside rear view 9
Moonroof 14
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 21
Parking brake 14
Power back window 15
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power windows 15
Rear seats-Folding 17
Rear view monitor system 19
Seat adjustments-Front 16-17
Seats-Head restraints 17
Steering lock release 14
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 23
TUNDRA 2021
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tundra.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tundra operation\
s.
Every Tundra owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies \
this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instruction\
s and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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Enable Notifications (text
message). While pairing your
phone, a message will be
displayed:
"You may need to allow
message access on your
phone."
Note: You may also select
"Skip" on display screen to skip
enabling notifications. If skipped,
proceed to Step 8.
A confirmation will appear once
your phone has been paired and
connected.
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NOTES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating
18
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
1 9
Automatic transmission 10
Bottle holders 29
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 26
Cup holders 29
Door locks 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 28
Headlight leveling dial 13
Heated/ventilated seats 19
Intuitive parking assist 27
Lights
1 & turn signals 12
Mirrors-Power outside rear view 9
Moonroof 14
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 21
Parking brake 14
Power back window 15
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power windows 15
Rear seats-Folding 17
Rear view monitor system 19
Seat adjustments-Front 16-17
Seats-Head restraints 17
Steering lock release 14
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 23 Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 11
TOW/HAUL switch
25
Trailer brake controller 24
Two & four-wheel drive selector 24
USB charge ports 20
USB media port 21
7ehicle StaCility Control (7SC)
OFF switch 28
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Floor mat installation 45
Rear door child safety locks 42
Safety Connect
® 42
Seat belts 41
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 41
Spare tire & tools 43
Star Safety System 44-45
Trailer Sway Control 45
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (T1MS) 1
TUNDRA 2021
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tundra.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tundra operation\
s.
Every Tundra owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies \
this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 6-
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instruction\
s and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic )igh Beams (A)B) 
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (%RCC) 37-3
-ane %eparture Alert (-%A) 33-36
Pre-Collision System with
1edestrian %etection (1CS w/1%) 31-33
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ 1 (TSS-1) 30
Sensors 30
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Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
Push
UNLOCKING OPERATION
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push
LOCKING OPERATION
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Smart Key
Smart Key
Smart Key
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors Carry Smart
Key remote
Grasp
Front door unlock*
All-door lock
Touch Carry Smart
Key remote
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only,
or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will un\
lock all
doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program the d\
oors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Close
Smart Key system
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will chang\
e the
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Front door unlock*
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only,
or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will \
unlock all
doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program\
the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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OVERVIEWHood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Washer fluid tankEngine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler capEngine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help \
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Brightness control
Short press: 1 step change of brightness level.
Long press: continues change of brightness level
until released.
Instrument panel light control
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Mirrors can be manually slid outward to improve visibility while towing.\
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Type A
Type A Folding from inside (if equipped)
Type B
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
'river’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock within 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and driv\
er’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Shift position and speed linked door unlocking/locking function
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 \
km/h).
ADJUST AND FOLD
EXTEND (IF EQUIPPED)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help \
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Brightness control
Short press: 1 step change of brightness level.
Long press: continues change of brightness level
until released.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Mirrors-Power outside rear view (if equipped)
Mirrors can be manually slid outward to improve visibility while towing.\
Adjust up,
down, left
and right Select left
or right
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Type A Type B
Type A Folding from inside (if equipped) Adjusting mirrors
Type B
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
'river’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock within 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and driv\
er’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Shift position and speed linked door unlocking/locking function
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 \
km/h).
ADJUST AND FOLD
EXTEND (IF EQUIPPED)
Auto lock/unlock
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.Floor shift type:

+ : Upshift (push and release)

- : Downshift (pull and release)
Column shift type:

+ : Upshift (push and release)

- : Downshift (push and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Par\
k.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
N
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
FLOOR SHIFT TYPE
COLUMN SHIFT TYPE
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Automatic transmission
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Bench seat
Driver side
Lock release lever
Push the control switch, set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Auto tilt away (power-adjustable type) When ignition key removed, the steering
wheel moves up and away from driver and stows, but returns to its positi\
on when
key is inserted.
Power easy access system (if equipped): The steering wheel and driver’s seat
move in accordance with power switch mode and the driver’s seat belt \
condition.
MANUAL (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER (IF EQUIPPED)
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Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.Floor shift type:

+ : Upshift (push and release)

- : Downshift (pull and release)
Column shift type:

+ : Upshift (push and release)

- : Downshift (push and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Par\
k.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Door locks
LockLockUnlock
Unlock
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Bench seat
Driver side Split seat
Front passenger side
Length
Lock release lever
Lock release lever Angle
Push the control switch, set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Auto tilt away (power-adjustable type) When ignition key removed, the steering
wheel moves up and away from driver and stows, but returns to its positi\
on when
key is inserted.
Power easy access system (if equipped): The steering wheel and driver’s seat
move in accordance with power switch mode and the driver’s seat belt \
condition.
Angle
Control switchLength
Up
Toward the
driver
Away from
the driver
Down
Angle
MANUAL (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER (IF EQUIPPED)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSMoonroof
(if equipped)
OpenTilt
CloseClose
Push once to open/close completely.
Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting i\
s in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
SLIDING OPERATION TILTING OPERATION
All window up/down (passenger side for some models and driver side) Push
the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully\
open or
close.* To stop window part way, lightly push the switch in the opposite\
direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
* Not all models are equipped with one-touch close function.
Driver side (Type A)
Window lock switch
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Parking brake
Steering lock release
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the OFF. To
free it, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel slightly left and right. A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press
the power button while turning the
steering wheel left and right.
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Push
Turn
Turn
Turn
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSAudio
Touchscreen display
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks or
files
Push to turn
ON/OFF, turn to
adjust volume
Seek station/
track/file select
Access to
Bluetooth
hands-free system
Access to
Apps screen
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or vi\
sit
www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
NOTE: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules.
Access to
HOME screen.
Access to
MENU screen.
Access to
AUDIO screen.
Access to
MAP screen.
Connecting a compatible device and cable into the USB media port will support
charging and music playback through the audio multimedia system.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.Press meter control switches to change and select information in the followin\
g:
USB charge ports
(Charge only)
The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Sma\
rt Key) /
“ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
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