tow TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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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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Security indicator
Slip indicator1,3
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, \
2021 Owner’s
Manual.
ODO/TRIP display switch
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Master warning1,2
Trailer connection indicator4 [green]
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF indicator1
TOW/HAUL mode indicator
Low tire pressure warning1
Fog light indicator
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
High engine coolant temperature
warning
TRAC OFF indicator1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
indicator [Green/Yellow3]
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
Low windshield washer fluid
warning
Low outside temperature
indicator
Parking brake indicator1,2
High/Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator4
Fuel tank door position
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Driver/Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder (alarm will sound when
the vehicle is on)
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) indicator/DRCC SET
indicator
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Service indicators and warning lights
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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 & OPERATIONS
Push and turnTurn
Shifting between “2WD” and “4H”
Reduce speed to less than 62 mph, then turn control to “2WD” or “\
4H.”
Shifting between “4H” and “4L”
When stopped, shift to “N” position, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions, keep in “2WD” position.
2WDHigh speed (2WD) Normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads.
4HHigh speed (4WD) For driving only on roads that permit the tires to
slide, like off-road, icy or snow-covered roads.
4L
Low speed (4WD)
For maximum power and traction when climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.
Turn
Two & four-wheel drive selector (if equipped)
The trailer brakes can be controlled by the Trailer brake controller via\
the 7-pin
connector. By selecting the type of brakes that are being used on the tr\
ailer
(electric or electric-over-hydraulic) and setting the gain for the con\
troller, the
manual TRAILER BRAKE OUTPUT slider is used to slow just the trailer. The\
vehicle
brake pedal will also slow down as well as stop the trailer when applied\
. Gain
values, manual brake outputs, trailer brake types and the trailer connec\
tion status
are displayed in the multi-information display.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
“Tow/Haul” mode is ideal for use when carrying heavy loads. When t\
he TOW/HAUL
switch is pressed, throttle response and transmission control are optimi\
zed for the
high performance operation. As fuel economy is reduced while in “Tow/\
Haul” mode,
deactivating when driving without a load is recommended.
• Upshifts occur at higher engine speeds to expand the use of lower g\
ear ranges, enhancing power performance during towing and preventing repeated gear
changes.
• Downshifts occur at a greater accelerator pedal angle to allow the vehic\
le to stay
in a higher gear, reducing repeated gear changes.
• Downshifts occur at a lower accelerator pedal angle to allow the vehicle\
to stay in
a lower gear, enhancing towing ability.
• When the accelerator pedal is wide open, upshift timing is optimized to \
effectively
use the maximum engine power range available.
When Tow/Haul is engaged, the opening angle of the electronically contro\
lled
throttle is wider for any given accelerator pedal position than normal, \
enhancing
acceleration feeling and response.
• During uphill driving, the gear position is held to prevent repeated ups\
hifting.
• During downhill driving, downshifting to lower gears will occur to effec\
tively use
engine braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on this system before at\
tempting to
use it.
Floor shift type
Trailer brake controller (if equipped)
ENGINE CONTROL
ENHANCED SHIFT CONTROL
UPHILL/DOWNHILL SHIFT FEATURES
Manual TRAILER
BRAKE OUTPUT slider
Trailer
connector
indicator
Trailer brake type
GAIN (+/-) selection button
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Shifting between “2WD” and “4H”
Reduce speed to less than 62 mph, then turn control to “2WD” or “\
4H.”
Shifting between “4H” and “4L”
When stopped, shift to “N” position, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions, keep in “2WD” position.
High speed (2WD) Normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads.
High speed (4WD) For driving only on roads that permit the tires to
slide, like off-road, icy or snow-covered roads.
Low speed (4WD)
For maximum power and traction when climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep snow.
Two & four-wheel drive selector (if equipped)
The trailer brakes can be controlled by the Trailer brake controller via\
the 7-pin
connector. By selecting the type of brakes that are being used on the tr\
ailer
(electric or electric-over-hydraulic) and setting the gain for the con\
troller, the
manual TRAILER BRAKE OUTPUT slider is used to slow just the trailer. The\
vehicle
brake pedal will also slow down as well as stop the trailer when applied\
. Gain
values, manual brake outputs, trailer brake types and the trailer connec\
tion status
are displayed in the multi-information display.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
“Tow/Haul” mode is ideal for use when carrying heavy loads. When t\
he TOW/HAUL
switch is pressed, throttle response and transmission control are optimi\
zed for the
high performance operation. As fuel economy is reduced while in “Tow/\
Haul” mode,
deactivating when driving without a load is recommended.
• Upshifts occur at higher engine speeds to expand the use of lower g\
ear ranges, enhancing power performance during towing and preventing repeated gear
changes.
• Downshifts occur at a greater accelerator pedal angle to allow the vehic\
le to stay
in a higher gear, reducing repeated gear changes.
• Downshifts occur at a lower accelerator pedal angle to allow the vehicle\
to stay in
a lower gear, enhancing towing ability.
• When the accelerator pedal is wide open, upshift timing is optimized to \
effectively
use the maximum engine power range available.
When Tow/Haul is engaged, the opening angle of the electronically contro\
lled
throttle is wider for any given accelerator pedal position than normal, \
enhancing
acceleration feeling and response.
•
During uphill driving, the gear position is held to prevent repeated ups\
hifting.
• During downhill driving, downshifting to lower gears will occur to effec\
tively use
engine braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on this system before at\
tempting to
use it.
Floor shift type
System ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Column shift type
ENGINE CONTROL
ENHANCED SHIFT CONTROL
UPHILL/DOWNHILL SHIFT FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Manual TRAILER
BRAKE OUTPUT slider
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The Automatic High Beams (AHB) safety system is designed to help you s\
ee
more clearly at night. At speeds above 25 mph, AHB can detect the headli\
ghts of
oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles, then automatical\
ly toggles
between high and low beams accordingly.
See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situation\
s in which the
system operation may be limited.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
(1) Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch is in the “\
” or
“AUTO” position.
(2) Press the “
” switch.

The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automat\
ically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you or press the AHB switch to turn the AHB
system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off and “
” or “” will turn on. To activate the
system again, push the lever its original position or press the “
” switch.
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be aut\
omatically
turned on (after approximately 1 second): • Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail\
lights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions occur, the high beams will be automat\
ically turned off: • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turne\
d on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(1) (2)
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or repl\
aced, turn the
ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
SET” button until indicator blinks
three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initializati\
on to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for ti\
re inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for 1 minute and then remains on,\
take the
vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not\
been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specificatio\
ns should
turn off the light.
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child re\
straint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Front seats
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