steering 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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Instrument panel
1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’\
s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
NOTE: Instrument panel features depend on the seat option, split seats o\
r bench.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
OVERVIEW
Power tilt and telescopic steering
control switch1
Automatic High Beams (AHB) switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System (TPMS) reset switch
Power rear view mirror controls1
Personal/Interior lights main switch Headlight leveling dial
Ignition
switch
1
“POWER”
button1
Power back window switch1
Cargo lamp main switchTilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
1
(below the steering wheel)Hood lock release lever
Parking brake
Headlight/turn signal/
front fog light
1
control
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches2
Telephone controls2
Voice command switch2Meter control switches
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
switch Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) switch
Multi-Information Display (MID) Meters
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s M\
anual” or visit
www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
NOTE: Instrument panel features depend on the seat option, split seats or ben\
ch.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic transmission shift lever1
Power tilt and telescopic steering
control switch1
Windshield wiper and washer control
Two and four-wheel drive selector
1
Audio/Navigation system2
USB port2
USB charging portsVSC OFF switch Intuitive parking assist switch
1
Power outlte-12V DC
Emergency flasher switch
Air conditioning/heating controls
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System (TPMS) reset switch Trailer brake controller
1
Automatic shift lever1
TOW/HAUL switch1Ignition
switch1
“POWER”
button1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever1
(below the steering wheel)Meter control switches
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
switch Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) switch
Multi-Information Display (MID)
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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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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.
TILTING OPERATION
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
UpUp
DownDown
Driver side (Type A)
Window lock switch
Driver side (Type B)
Power windows
Power back window (if equipped)
Double cab models
CloseCloseOpen
CrewMax models
Open
CrewMax models
Double cab models
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Parking brake
Steering lock release
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.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSSeat adjustments-Front
(if equipped)
Split seat (passenger side)
Bench seat
MANUAL SEAT
POWER - DRIVER’S SEAT
POWER - PASSENGER’S SEAT
Front
Rear-Center seat (CrewMax models)
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.
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion length (if equipped) Vertical height
Lumbar support
Seat cushion (front) angle
Seatback angle (center)
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
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Seat adjustments-Front (if equipped)POWER - PASSENGER’S SEAT
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Rear seats-Folding
Front
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2) (2)
To useTo fold
Rear-Center seat (CrewMax models)
Rear-Center seat (Double Cab models)
Rear-Outer seat
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
Seat position (forward/backward)
Lumbar supportLumbar support
Lock release button
Lock release button
(1)
(2)
(3)Lift up
Pull
Lock release button
Lock release button
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