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’01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)

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2001 TUNDRA (OM34416U)

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA

Off–road vehicle precautions

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Break–in period

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Fuel

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Operation in foreign countries

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Three–way catalytic converters

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Engine exhaust cautions

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Facts about engine oil consumption

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Twin ground electrode spark plugs

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Brake system

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

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Luggage stowage precautions

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Rear step bumper

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Your Toyota’s identification

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Theft prevention labels

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Suspension and chassis

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Types of tires

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Summary of Contents for 2001 Tundra

Page 1: ...t and is interested in your complete satisfaction He will provide quality mainte nance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product improvement ...

Page 2: ...This is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to...

Page 3: ...nance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their perfor mance repair or replacement or f...

Page 4: ... cruise control system anti lock brake system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as...

Page 5: ...er types of vehicles In addition this ve hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi ty than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control accidents or vehicle rol lover causing death or serious injury Be sure to read Off road vehicle precaut...

Page 6: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 vi 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U ...

Page 7: ...he model code to see what type of model your vehicle is D The model code appears on the manufacturer s plate with the heading MODEL See Your Toyota s identification in Section 2 for the manufacturer s plate location Grade D Standard grade S SR5 grade L Limited grade ...

Page 8: ... 0008 1 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 5 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 7 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...ts 6 Side defroster outlet 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Glove box 10 Manual transmission gear shift lever 11 Front drive control lever 12 Parking brake lever vehicles with manual transmission 13 Lower vent 14 Hood lock release lever 15 Parking brake pedal vehicles with automatic transmission 16 Window lock switch 17 Power rear view mirror control switch ...

Page 10: ...tch 6 Emergency flasher switch 7 Note pad holder 8 Car audio 9 Air conditioning controls 10 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light passenger airbag off indicator 11 Passenger airbag manual on off switch 12 Clock 13 Cup holder 14 Power outlets 15 4LO button 16 2WD 4HI button 17 Ashtray 18 Cigarette lighter 19 Cruise control switch 20 Ignition switch 21 Tilt steering lock release lever ...

Page 11: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 4 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U 22 Instrument panel light control knob 23 Clutch start cancel switch ...

Page 12: ... pressure gauge 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Tachometer 4 Speedometer 5 Voltmeter 6 Fuel gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer and two trip meters 9 Engine coolant temperature gauge Instrument cluster overview With tachometer ...

Page 13: ...O 0008 6 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U 1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters Without tachometer ...

Page 14: ...1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 or Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Unengaged Park warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Open door warning light 1 Passenger airbag off indicator light Front passe...

Page 15: ... 5 2 If this light flashes see Four wheel drive system in Sec tion 1 6 3 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Cruise control indicator light 3 Low speed four wheel drive indicator light 2 Four wheel drive indicator light High speed four wheel drive indicator light 2 Automatic transmission indicator lights ...

Page 16: ..._U L O 0008 9 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Side doors 10 Power windows 12 Rear side windows 14 Rear window 14 Tailgate 15 Hood 16 Fuel tank cap 17 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...u need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward Vehicles with power door lock system Both doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either door In the dri...

Page 18: ...witch when closing the front doors Driver s side Passenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch on the front side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper u...

Page 19: ...d access door could be damaged if they hit each other when being opened or closed Be sure to follow the above instructions Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on either front door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key off operation If both front doors are closed they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop...

Page 20: ...he switch up and then release it Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGER S WINDOW Use the switch on the passenger s door or the switch on the driver s door that controls the passenger s window The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the window lock switch on the driver s door the passenger s window cannot be operate...

Page 21: ...ver let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents To open the rear sid...

Page 22: ...ing the tailgate try pulling and pushing it to make sure it is securely closed NOTICE Avoid driving with the tailgate open Support cable bracket REMOVAL 1 Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the brackets on the support cables from the lugs on both sides To release the support cable bracket lift it up and slide it off 2 Tilt the tailgate to about 30 from vertical and pull up the ri...

Page 23: ...OTICE Make sure the support brackets are securely latched on both side panels when installing the tailgate LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it to lock or unlock the tailgate To lock Turn the key clockwise To unlock Turn the key counterclockwise Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be ...

Page 24: ...erclockwise When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved Do not fill a fuel container on a plastic truck bed liner a rubber truck bed mat or ...

Page 25: ...cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only ...

Page 26: ...d Mirrors Seats 20 Front seats 20 Armrest 24 Swing up rear seats 25 Head restraints 26 Seat belts 27 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 36 Passenger airbag manual on off switch 45 Child restraint 46 Tilt steering wheel 72 Outside rear view mirrors 72 Anti glare inside rear view mirroror 74 Sun visors 75 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 27: ...ls steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When adjusting the seat be careful not to hit the seat against a pas senger or luggage After adjusting the seat position try sliding it forward and backward to mak...

Page 28: ...e desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever Non split bench seat Pull the lever up Then slide the seat to the desired posi tion with slight body pressure and re lease the lever 2 DRIVER S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either way 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adju...

Page 29: ...ly restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back 1 SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats It might interfere wi...

Page 30: ...rsonal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch on either way The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the switch is pushed For easy access to the rear seat do this Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback The seatback will tilt forward After passengers are in lift up...

Page 31: ...turning the seatback to the upright position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly Armrest Type A Folding seatback non split bench seat ...

Page 32: ...t down as shown in the illustration Type C Pull the armrest out as shown in the illustration NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest avoid putting heavy loads on it 1 Stow the rear seat belt and buckles as shown in the illustration This prevents the belt and buckles from falling out when you swing up the rear seat NOTICE The seat belt and buckles must be stowed before you swing up the rear seat Sw...

Page 33: ...to its original position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly Head restraints Front Rear ...

Page 34: ... child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cau...

Page 35: ...e parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers they may severely weaken the belts See Cleaning the interior in Section 5 Replace the belt assembly includ ing bolts if it has been used in a severe impact The entire assembly shoul...

Page 36: ...om properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Standard cab models Access cab models Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size Standard cab models To raise Slid...

Page 37: ...plate CAUTION Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does no...

Page 38: ... belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position To shorten the belt pull the free end of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on...

Page 39: ...charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following Failure to fol low these instructions could result in les...

Page 40: ...to the buckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted Do not insert coins...

Page 41: ... comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper ly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators ...

Page 42: ... seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front ...

Page 43: ...t the driver and front passenger Vehicles with bench type front seats The SRS airbags are designed to pro tect the driver and right front passen ger They are not designed to protect occupant in the center position In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat ing The SRS airbags help to reduce inju ries mainly to the driver...

Page 44: ...stem operational Turning the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position disables the passenger airbag system The indicator light on the passenger airbag manual on off switch will come on when the passen ger airbag system has been disabled See Passenger airbag manual on off switch in this section for detail CAUTION Make sure that the indicator light is off Do not tur...

Page 45: ...the child s condition Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because Vehicle has no rear seat Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat s of vehicle or The child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it nece...

Page 46: ...l be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat b...

Page 47: ...ct deceleration and the system trig gers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those w...

Page 48: ...which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wear ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions con cerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section Imp...

Page 49: ...on off switch in the ON position In the event of an acci dent the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child A forward facing child restraint sys tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen ger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position because the force of the deploying a...

Page 50: ...iderable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this section Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might...

Page 51: ...llation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steering wheel o...

Page 52: ...passenger airbags in this section Operate on off switch as follows Insert key into the keyhole and turn it To turn passenger airbag on Turn the key clockwise to the ON position To turn passenger airbag off Turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF position The indicator comes on when the passen ger airbag system is off CAUTION Make sure that the indicator light is off Do not turn off the passenger ...

Page 53: ...ild restraint system which conforms to the size of the child ACCESS CAB MODELS Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the rig...

Page 54: ...n a passenger risk group on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the right front seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in t...

Page 55: ... into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Types of child restraint system ...

Page 56: ...not satisfactory or the child restraint system interferes with your driving install it at another posi tion CAUTION Ignoring the above instructions may result in a serious injury in case of an accident CAUTION Never put a rear facing child restraint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflatio...

Page 57: ...acing child restraint system on the front seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the OFF position and that the indicator light is on CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your proper driving posi tion This can cause severe injury to the child and front pas...

Page 58: ...uckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushio...

Page 59: ...forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in struction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system With the child restraint system installed check that your driving position is satis factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driv...

Page 60: ...senger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious in jury to the child When you put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see SRS driver and front passenger airbags...

Page 61: ... passenger airbag manu al on off switch in the ON position because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if the child restraint system interferes with the front seat lock mechanism or with your proper driving posi tion This can cause severe injury to th...

Page 62: ...le are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cush...

Page 63: ...different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 64: ...the child When you put a rear facing child re straint system which belongs to a pas senger risk group on the right front seat turn the passenger airbag manual on off switch counterclockwise to the OFF position For details see SRS driver and front passenger airbags in this section The indicator comes on when the system is off CAUTION If you must put a rear facing child restraint system on the right...

Page 65: ...the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the...

Page 66: ...ly make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac ...

Page 67: ...ng position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s instruction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system CAUTION Rear facing child restraint system Never put a rear facing child restraint system on the right front seat with the passenger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position In the ev...

Page 68: ...r facing child restraint system on the right front seat make sure the passenger airbag manual on off switch is in the OFF position and that the indicator light is on CAUTION Forward facing child restraint system A forward facing child restraint sys tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen ger airbag manual on off switch in the ON posit...

Page 69: ...e lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in t...

Page 70: ...ake sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its ma...

Page 71: ... INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only CAUTION A forward facing child restraint sys tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen ger airbag manual on off switch in the ON position because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position For details...

Page 72: ...il ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under c...

Page 73: ...m press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Symbol Anchor bracket Separate seat Symbol Anchor brackets Split and non split bench seat Using a top strap standard cab models ...

Page 74: ... the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each passenger seat This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the passenger head re straint 2 Lightly push down on the top sur face of the anchor bracket cover then pull it forward to remove ...

Page 75: ...hild restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions 4 Replace the passenger head re straint Store any removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box Be sure to replace all covers when the anchor bracket is not in use Outside position Center position Using a to...

Page 76: ... Routing devices Anchor brackets Use the routing device on the rear of the seat back and the anchor bracket on the side floor to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET Outside position 1 Remove the head restraint ...

Page 77: ...hild restraint system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket on the side floor and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions 4 Replace the head restraint ...

Page 78: ...the strap through the seat then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket Close the cover and return the cup holder to the original position 3 Move the child restraint system to the correct position Then fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pul...

Page 79: ... moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju ries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in t...

Page 80: ...To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Power r...

Page 81: ... just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do ...

Page 82: ...iquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor to position 3 To block the glare from the front when the main sun visor is swung to the lateral side position 2 swing down the sub vi sor CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Vanity mirrors with light To...

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Page 84: ...TS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals 78 Emergency flashers 79 Instrument panel light control 80 Front fog lights 80 Interior light 80 Personal lights 81 Ignition switch and step lights 81 Cargo lamp 81 Windshield wipers and washer 83 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 85: ...m on some models The headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to the position 1 Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity...

Page 86: ... on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flashers To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road ...

Page 87: ...n the front fog lights push the switch They will come on when the headlights are on low beam Interior light To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the doors are opened The light goes off when all of the doors are closed ...

Page 88: ... switch has the following positions OFF Turns the lights off DOOR Turns the lights on when any of the doors are opened Ignition switch and step lights For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when the driver s door is opened The step light also comes on when the driver s door is opened The ignition switch light remains on for some time after the driver s door is cl...

Page 89: ...of the doors Close all of the doors The lamp will automatically turn off after 20 seconds when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position or the key is removed 3 The lamp will turn off immediately when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion Off function with vehicle speed Over approximately 5 km h 3 mph Off function with timer The lamp remains on for 30 minutes 1 An indicator light wil...

Page 90: ... instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the d...

Page 91: ...g weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass ...

Page 92: ...STRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 86 Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Oil pressure gauge 87 Voltmeter 88 Tachometer 88 Odometer and two trip meters 89 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 89 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 93: ...witch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank imm...

Page 94: ... cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Section 4 Oil pressure gauge Idling Normal driving The oil pressure gauge indicates engine oil pressure when the ignition swi...

Page 95: ...ng it indicates the charging system needs im mediate repair However it is normal for the needle to drop below the normal range during en gine starting Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive...

Page 96: ...sets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same proces...

Page 97: ...emove key Key reminder buzzer o Shift the transfer mode again correctly Four wheel drive system warning buzzer a Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the ON posi tion When the parking brake is applied When the brake fluid level is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low Have your vehicle...

Page 98: ...senger seat depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat built in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure causing the reminder light to keep flashing d Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged If it comes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate however unt...

Page 99: ...ight is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition ...

Page 100: ...is too low Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity For instruc tions see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 n Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position o Four wheel drive system warning buzzer This buzzer reminds you that the transfer mode is not selected correctly If the buzzer sounds when ...

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Page 102: ...TRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 96 Automatic transmission 97 Manual transmission 101 Four wheel drive system 103 Parking brake 108 Cruise control 108 Clutch start cancel switch 111 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 103: ...You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be in the P posi tion before pushing the key When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION For manual ...

Page 104: ...tion and the selector lever pulled toward you a Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in strument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Selector lever Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed shift while pulling the selector lever toward you The ignition swit...

Page 105: ...n 3 The transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temper...

Page 106: ... if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch engine braking is not enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this section CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid e Using 2 and L positions The 2 and L positions are used...

Page 107: ...e vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal pressed down fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any cir cumstances while the vehicle is mov ing Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may resu...

Page 108: ...following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing Manual transmis...

Page 109: ...n Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear Two wheel drive models gear km h mph 1 45 28 2 85 53 3 125 78 4 165 112 Four wheel drive models gear km h mph H2 or H4 L4 1 45 28 15 9 2 85 53 30 18 3 125 78 45 28 4 165 103 70 43 NOTICE Do not downshift if you ar...

Page 110: ...red roads This position pro vides greater traction than two wheel drive N neutral position Lever at N No power is delivered to the wheels The vehicle must be stopped L4 low speed position four wheel drive Lever at L4 Use this for maximum power and traction Use L4 for climbing or descending steep hills off road driving and hard pulling in sand mud or deep snow The 4WD four wheel drive indicator lig...

Page 111: ...or light comes on when the 4HI mode is selected Use this for normal driving on wet icy or snow covered roads This position provides greater traction than two wheel drive 3 4LO low speed position four wheel drive With the 2WD 4HI button pressed in push the 4LO button The 4LO low speed four wheel drive indicator light comes on when the 4LO mode is selected Use this for maximum power and trac tion Us...

Page 112: ... er reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle and reshift CAUTION Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting To shift from H4 to H2 simply move the front drive control lever This can be done at any speed You need not depress the clutch pedal If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into H2 drive straigh...

Page 113: ...h in the 2WD 4HI but ton If the 4HI high speed four wheel drive indicator light flashes when you push in the 2WD 4HI button this reminds you that the transfer mode is not securely in 4HI mode Drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating If the 4HI high speed four wheel drive indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds when you push in the 2WD 4HI button this reminds you that the trans...

Page 114: ... shift from 2WD to 4LO stop the vehicle and put the transmission into N With the brake pedal depressed push the 2WD 4HI button in to select the 4HI mode then push the 4LO button If the 4LO low speed four wheel drive indicator light flashes and the buzzer sounds for 3 seconds when you push the 4LO button this reminds you that the transfer mode is not in 4LO mode Drive forward or backward in a short...

Page 115: ...UTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur w...

Page 116: ... a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CAUTION For manual transmission ...

Page 117: ...witch with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal o...

Page 118: ...indicator light will illuminate to indicate the system is operating This switch cancels the clutch start sys tem which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged Never use the switch for normal engine starting Be sure ...

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Page 120: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 113 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 114 Using your audio system 115 Car audio system operating hints 143 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 121: ...pe 1 AM FM ETR radio with cassette and compact disc auto changer control lers Type 2 AM FM ETR radio cassette player with compact disc auto changer control ler Type 3 AM FM ETR radio cassette player compact disc player with compact disc auto changer controller ...

Page 122: ...ill come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM1 2 TAPE CD or AUX if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to anoth er TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble midrange and bass levels In fact diffe...

Page 123: ...u insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again On models with the compact disc auto changer next disc will be played from track 1 NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do n...

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Page 125: ...ind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto r...

Page 126: ...h AUX the system changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it ...

Page 127: ...the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push RAND again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push RPT while the track is playing RPT will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically be rewound and replayed...

Page 128: ...track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop scan ning SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station quickly pus...

Page 129: ... signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to l...

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Page 131: ...ether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse b...

Page 132: ... the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If Err 2 ...

Page 133: ...the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep RAND will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push RAND again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push RPT while the track is playing RPT will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically be rewound and replayed...

Page 134: ...track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop scan ning SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station quickly pus...

Page 135: ... noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TAPE Push TAPE to switch from radio or com pact disc operation to cassette operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the cassette player by pushing TAPE In both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip...

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Page 137: ...er the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse butt...

Page 138: ...m changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the d...

Page 139: ...omly play all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold until you hear a beep will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically be rewound and repla...

Page 140: ...cs in the magazine To select a track push SCAN again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scan ning Compact disc auto changer only Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanne...

Page 141: ...stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TAPE Push TAPE to switch from radio or com pact disc operation to cassette operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the...

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Page 143: ...ws 1 Push either side of the DISC button until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed 2 Push and release the compact disc eject button To eject all the discs loaded in the chang er Push and hold the compact disc eject button until you hear a beep when the audio system is on The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first If a disc is left in the slot for...

Page 144: ...lay Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from MId 5 to MId 5 For high pitch tone adjustment push CONTROL MODE repeatedly until TRE appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from TRE 5 to TRE 5 Sound balance adjustment function This knob is also used to adjust the sound balance between the front and rear a...

Page 145: ...R The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB For best sound reproduc tion play your tapes with this button on or off according to the mode used for recording the tape Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation FM1 2 Push FM1 2 to turn on the radio an...

Page 146: ... will play in random order If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order To turn off the random feature push this button again To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold until you hear a beep will appear on the dis play and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random o...

Page 147: ... player There are two scan features you can ei ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Scanning the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release SCAN SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will scan the first track o...

Page 148: ...racks for the track button to work correctly In addition the feature may not work well with some spoken word live or classical recordings ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creatin...

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Page 150: ...ignals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception prob lems that probably do not indicate a prob lem with your radio FM Fading and drifting stations Generally the effective range of FM is about 40 km 25 miles Once outside thi...

Page 151: ...our cassette tapes The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling of...

Page 152: ...hem on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture he...

Page 153: ...A_U L O 0008 146 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly ...

Page 154: ...TUNDRA_U L O 0008 147 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 148 Air flow selector settings 151 Operating tips 151 Instrument panel vents 153 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 155: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 148 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U Controls 1 Fan Speed Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button on some models 5 Air Intake Selector ...

Page 156: ...er vent For details about it see Instru ment panel vents in this section 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Turning the air flow selector to the floor windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view It is recommended to close the lower vent For details about it see Instru ment panel vents in this section Thi...

Page 157: ...gs see Air flow selector settings described below Air intake selector The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that draws outside air into the system and RE CIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode press the button The indicator will come on To turn the air source to FRESH mode press the button again The ...

Page 158: ...dshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to help clear the in take ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all wind...

Page 159: ...trols to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning ON For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning OFF ...

Page 160: ...wer vent CLOSED Turning the air flow selector to the wind shield or floor windshield position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of clearing the front view When turning the air flow selector to wind shield or floor windshield position the air intake selects FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RE CIRCULATE mode pres...

Page 161: ...r flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown For removing frost or fog it is recom mended to close the lower vent when us ing the Floor Floor Windshield or Windshield mode ...

Page 162: ...416U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 156 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 156 Power outlets 157 Glove box 157 Garage door opener box 158 Auxiliary boxes 161 Cup holders 163 Note pad holder 165 Floor mat 166 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 163: ...arette lighter press it in When it becomes heated it automatical ly pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement ASHTRAY To use the ashtray pull it out When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent othe...

Page 164: ...r outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical fail ure or short circuits Glove box To open the glove box door pull the lever On some models the glove box light will come on when...

Page 165: ...opener transmitter Open the cover and remove the Velcro square Remove the paper strip covering the adhe sive on back side of square and adhere the square to back side of the transmitter near the center Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro ...

Page 166: ... transmitter button is located above button pins Remove spacers from the center panel Place the largest spacer on the pin that would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed Close the cover When the garage door opener transmitter is properly installed you can operate the transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover ...

Page 167: ... is clattering during driv ing fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving Keep the remained spacers away from children The auxiliary box stored in the glove box and garage door opener box are interchangeable Removing the cover Hal...

Page 168: ...ON To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Type A only As this holder is de signed for holding a light object such as an eyeglass do not place any heavy objects in it Heavy ob jects may cause the holder to open and contents to fly out resulting in injuries NOTICE Type A only In hot weather inside of the vehicle becom...

Page 169: ...y when the armrest is down Type B auxiliary box is equipped with a coin holder and cassette tape holder 1 Coin holder To use it push coins down into the holder The coin hold er is detachable 2 Cassette tape holder The plate for the cassette tape holder is detach able Type C console ...

Page 170: ...up holders The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use them observe the following illustra tions CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop whi...

Page 171: ...01 TUNDRA OM34416U Type A instrument panel To fold down the armrest with the cup holder To return the armrest with the cup holder to the original position Type B front split bench seat only when the armrest is down Type C console ...

Page 172: ...uipped with a detachable adapter for each holder When you have removed the adapter a bigger cup can be held in the holder Type D rear seat Note pad holder The note pad holder is designed to hold small paper such as note pads To use the holder pull the holder out completely ...

Page 173: ...osed when it is not in use Do not write on the note pad holder while the vehicle is moving Do not place anything else on the note pad holder Such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly cause injury during sudden braking or an accident Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix th...

Page 174: ...L O 0008 167 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 176: ...ntries 173 Three way catalytic converters 174 Engine exhaust cautions 175 Facts about engine oil consumption 176 Twin ground electrode spark plugs 177 Brake system 177 Brake pad wear limit indicators 180 Luggage stowage precautions 181 Rear step bumper 181 Your Toyota s identification 182 Theft prevention labels 183 Suspension and chassis 184 Types of tires 184 SECTION 2 ...

Page 177: ...ars designed to per form satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passenger...

Page 178: ...rive over 88 km h 55 mph Run the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use o...

Page 179: ...categories that depend on required emission lev els In the U S category 3 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quali ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline including re formulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas Toyot...

Page 180: ...he partic ular gasoline that you are using If you continue to have unacceptable driveability try changing gasoline brands If this does not rectify your problem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the...

Page 181: ...erter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible mate rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags ...

Page 182: ...r your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supple me...

Page 183: ...sure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and...

Page 184: ...ith twin ground electrode spark plugs NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for your engine performance Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will be longer Also the brake system warning light ...

Page 185: ...aking performan ce The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover the steel plate under the construc tion joints in the bridge etc on a rainy...

Page 186: ...e system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis tance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the steps such a...

Page 187: ...king on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on br...

Page 188: ... in the rear deck It is not designed for passengers They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle accelerati...

Page 189: ...of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle Standard cab models Access cab models The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 190: ...reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as...

Page 191: ...d or icy roads we recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also ...

Page 192: ...UNDRA OM34416U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

Page 193: ...AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 186 How to start the engine 186 Tips for driving in various conditions 187 Off road driving precautions 188 Winter driving tips 190 Trailer towing 191 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 201 SECTION 3 ...

Page 194: ...ety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injectio...

Page 195: ...t or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake a...

Page 196: ... the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the park ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely Off road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off road p...

Page 197: ...significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov ing When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury You are also risking expensive...

Page 198: ...e battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather See Section 7 2 for recommended viscos...

Page 199: ...proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safe ty and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details be fore towing We recommend you use a weight distribut ing hitch when towing to keep your ve hicle level with the ground NOTICE When towing a trailer be sure to con sult your Toyota dealer for further in...

Page 200: ...FE engine 2245 kg 4950 lb 2UZ FE engine Two wheel drive models SR5 grade 3265 kg 7200 lb Limited grade 3175 kg 7000 lb Four wheel drive models SR5 grade 3220 kg 7100 lb Limited grade 3175 kg 7000 lb If towing a trailer and cargo weigh ing over 907 kg 2000 lb it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity The combination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight o...

Page 201: ...aximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any ...

Page 202: ...l transmission 336 kg 742 lb Automatic transmission SR5 grade 333 kg 735 lb Limited grade 322 kg 712 lb Four wheel drive models Manual transmission 340 kg 750 lb Automatic transmission SR5 grade 336 kg 742 lb Limited grade 329 kg 727 lb 2UZ FE engine Two wheel drive models 489 kg 1080 lb Four wheel drive models SR5 grade 483 kg 1065 lb Limited grade 476 kg 1050 lb Standard cab models for Canada 5V...

Page 203: ...R5 grade 322 kg 710 lb Limited grade 317 kg 700 lb Standard cab models for Canada 5VZ FE engine Two wheel drive models Manual transmission 235 kg 520 lb Automatic transmission 233 kg 515 lb Four wheel drive models 235 kg 520 lb 2UZ FE engine 326 kg 720 lb Access cab models for Canada 5VZ FE engine 224 kg 495 lb 2UZ FE engine Two wheel drive models SR5 grade 326 kg 720 lb Limited grade 317 kg 700 l...

Page 204: ...rease Toyota recommends removing the trail er hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind After removing the hitch seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of pollutants such as ex haust fumes dirt water etc NOTICE Do not use axle mounted hitches as they can cause damage to ...

Page 205: ...the trailer The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball 3 When mounted in the ball mount the threaded ball shank must protrude be yond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2 threads The trailer ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter size BUMPER TOWING The rear bumper of your vehicle is equipped with a hole to install a trailer ball The maximu...

Page 206: ...the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or sepa rated For correct safety chain proce dures follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recommendations CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety ch...

Page 207: ...led maintenance information in the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check ...

Page 208: ...oads will ad versely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer causing sway Pay attention to the rear from time to time to pre pare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correcti...

Page 209: ...dden down shifts Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Getting more kilometers mileage from a liter gallon of fuel is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the ...

Page 210: ...ion By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion Keep yo...

Page 211: ...OM34416U IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start 204 If your engine stalls while driving 207 If your vehicle overheats 207 If you have a flat tire 208 If your vehicle needs to be towed 217 If you lose your keys 223 SECTION 4 ...

Page 212: ...verheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop b Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start your engine may be ...

Page 213: ...n If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct ...

Page 214: ...ve red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Jumper cable Negative terminal mark Booster battery Discharged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged batt...

Page 215: ...e road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you...

Page 216: ...s injury could result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure 7 After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed g...

Page 217: ...e vehicle is supported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wh...

Page 218: ...ise 2 After the tire is lowered completely to the ground remove the holding brack et When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden brak ing 1 Get the required tools and spare tire 1 Tool bag 2 Jack...

Page 219: ...stration 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extension 3 Jack handle 2 Insert the end of the jack handle exten sion into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise with the handle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension 3 After the tire is lowered completely to the ground remove the holding brack et When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer sid...

Page 220: ...e front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Type A Type B Type C 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown Type B only To protect the wheel sur face place sufficient paper or cloth be tween the wheel and wrench CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornamen...

Page 221: ...ndle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack Front Rear 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place JACK POINTS Front Under the frame side rail Rear Under the rear axle housing Access cab models Put a jac...

Page 222: ... positioned Access cab models To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle extension into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise with the handle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the ja...

Page 223: ...tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Standard cab models Turn the jack han dle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Access cab models Turn the jack handle extension counterclockwise with handle to lower the vehicle making sure ...

Page 224: ...und will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground Reinstalling wheel ornament Type A Type B Type C 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel ornament in position Type A Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown 2 Then firmly tap the outer edge of the wheel cap with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION Take due care in handling th...

Page 225: ...as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal in jury durin...

Page 226: ...TIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly Two wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Manual transmission We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels If you do not use a tow ing dolly release the parking brake...

Page 227: ...round as this may cause serious damage to the transmission From rear We recommend using a tow ing dolly under the front wheels If you do not use a towing dolly place the ignition key in the ACC position put the trans mission in neutral and set the transfer in H2 lever type or 2WD button type mode NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear without a tow...

Page 228: ...les drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or errat ic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emer gency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended fo...

Page 229: ...l be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle Avoid sudden starts or errat ic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emer gency towing hook and towing cable or chain The hook and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the ca...

Page 230: ...rwise ex cessive stress will be put on the hook and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible Keep away from the vehicle during towing The following methods are effective to use...

Page 231: ...uggestion given in Keys in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass ...

Page 232: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 224 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U ...

Page 233: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 225 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 226 Washing and waxing your Toyota 227 Cleaning the interior 228 SECTION 5 ...

Page 234: ... proper ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the fol...

Page 235: ...your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iro...

Page 236: ...ish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur face in large patches NOTICE Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth High temperatures could damag...

Page 237: ... may be cleaned with any household window cleaner Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring st...

Page 238: ...soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing ...

Page 239: ...U VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 232 General maintenance 233 Does your vehicle need repairing 235 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Mainte nance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 240: ...led Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impai...

Page 241: ...ake these checks only where ade quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or exces...

Page 242: ...or dam aged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake pedal type Check that the...

Page 243: ...additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause located and corrected immedi ately See engine exhaust cautions in Section 2 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of...

Page 244: ... sure gauge stays low If you notice any of these clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury ...

Page 245: ... TUNDRA_U L O 0008 237 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 238 Fuse locations 240 Do it yourself service precautions 241 Parts and tools 242 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 246: ...M34416U 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Brake fluid reservoir 3 Fuse blocks 4 Battery 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Engine oil level dipstick 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Windshield washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 5VZ FE engine ...

Page 247: ... 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U 1 Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Fuse blocks 5 Battery 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Engine oil level dipstick 8 Windshield washer fluid tank 2UZ FE engine ...

Page 248: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 240 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U Fuse locations Spare fuses With towing kit ...

Page 249: ...fold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when work ing on the b...

Page 250: ...not drive with the air cleaner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame When closing the engine hood check to see that you have not for gotten any tools rags etc Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do it yourself mainte ...

Page 251: ...er towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and...

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Page 253: ... the engine oil level 246 Checking the engine coolant level 247 Checking brake fluid 248 Checking power steering fluid 249 Checking tire pressure 250 Checking and replacing tires 251 Rotating tires 252 Installing snow tires and chains 253 Replacing wheels 254 Aluminum wheel precautions 255 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 254: ...e engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt lmp qt 5VZ FE engine 1 2 1 3 1 1 2UZ FE engine 1 5 1 6 1...

Page 255: ...ough coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below the L line add coolant Bring the level up to the F...

Page 256: ...uch to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do not use more than 70 solution for better coolant performance ...

Page 257: ...id DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 40 C 80 C or 104 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 0 C 40 C or 32 F 104 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours a Clean all dirt from outside of the reser voir tank b Remove the reservoir cap by ...

Page 258: ...e in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall it turn it clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir ta...

Page 259: ...ssure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be mis leading Besides tire pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving It is normal for the tire pressure to be higher after driving Never exceed the cargo weight rat ing The luggage weight should be dis tributed evenly Be sure to reinstall...

Page 260: ...ze or type of tire may seriously affect handling ride speedome ter odometer calibration ground clearance and clearance between the body and tires or snow chains CAUTION Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your vehicle It can cause dangerous handling char acteristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer s recom mended size Toyota recomm...

Page 261: ...stall studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the rear wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry p...

Page 262: ...the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling s...

Page 263: ...ed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for d...

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Page 265: ...001 TUNDRA OM34416U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 258 Battery recharging precautions 259 Checking and replacing fuses 260 Adding washer fluid 261 Replacing light bulbs 261 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 266: ...ing get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gen...

Page 267: ... checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or Light Yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables ...

Page 268: ...e pull out tool is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the DOME A C or HTR fuse which may be dis pensable...

Page 269: ...eezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Replacing light bulbs The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing...

Page 270: ...ooled inside the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights 60 55 A Front fog lights 9006 55 B Parking front turn signal front side marker lights 3157NA 27 8 C Rear turn signal lights 3156 27 D Stop tail rear side marker lights 3157 27 8 D Back up lights 921 18 D License plate lights Type A Type B 168 194 5 3 8 D D High mounted stoplight and cargo lamps 921 18 D Interio...

Page 271: ...ulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole TOP PULL mark 3 Install the rubber cover with the TOP PULL mark upward and snuggle on the boss Then insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essa...

Page 272: ...e to the front of the vehicle as shown 2 Pull the bulb out of the bulb base If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Install a new bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 273: ...L O 0008 265 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U Use a Phillips head screwdriver Remove and install the clip as shown in the fol lowing illustrations Removing clip Installing clip Parking front turn signal front side marker lights ...

Page 274: ... TUNDRA OM34416U Remove the bolts a Rear turn signal light b Stop tail rear side marker light c Back up light License plate lights type A Use a Phillips head screwdriver Rear turn signal stop tail rear side marker and back up lights ...

Page 275: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 267 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U License plate lights type B ...

Page 276: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 268 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U Use a Phillips head screwdriver a High mounted stoplight b Cargo lamp High mounted stoplight and cargo lamps ...

Page 277: ... 01 TUNDRA_U L O 0008 269 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 270 Payload 271 Engine 273 Fuel 273 Service specifications 273 Tires 276 Fuses 278 SECTION 8 ...

Page 278: ...eight 4 mm in 1800 70 9 1800 70 9 5 1805 71 1 6 1810 71 3 7 1815 71 5 8 1830 72 0 9 1815 71 5 1820 71 7 5 1825 71 9 6 1830 72 0 7 1835 72 2 8 Wheelbase mm in 3260 128 3 3260 128 3 3260 128 3 3260 128 3 Front tread mm in 1680 66 1 1675 65 9 9 1680 66 1 1675 65 9 1675 65 9 Rear tread mm in 1648 64 9 1648 64 9 1648 64 9 1648 64 9 1 Without rear bumper 2 With wheel arch moulding 3 With over fender 4 U...

Page 279: ...938 Manual transmission SR5 grade 731 1612 Two wheel drive models Automatic transmission SR5 grade 710 1567 5VZ FE engine Automatic transmission Limited grade 653 1441 5VZ FE engine Manual transmission SR5 grade 762 1680 Access cab Four wheel drive models Automatic transmission SR5 grade 736 1624 Access cab Automatic transmission Limited grade 679 1499 Two wheel drive models Automatic transmission...

Page 280: ... 633 1396 2UZ FE engine Four wheel drive models Automatic transmission Standard grade 893 1969 5VZ FE engine Four wheel drive models Automatic transmission SR5 grade 726 1602 Two wheel drive models Automatic transmission SR5 grade 862 1902 Access cab 2UZ FE engine Two wheel drive models Automatic transmission Limited grade 814 1795 2UZ FE engine Four wheel drive models Automatic transmission SR5 g...

Page 281: ...Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 100 26 4 22 0 Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in 5VZ FE engine Intake 0 13 0 23 0 006 0 009 Exhaust 0 27 0 37 0 011 0 014 2UZ FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type 5VZ FE engine DENSO K16TR11 NGK BKR5EKB11 2UZ FE engine DENSO K20R U NGK BKR6EYA Spark plug gap mm in 5VZ FE engine 1 1 0 043 2...

Page 282: ... Coolant or equiva lent With ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max CLUTCH...

Page 283: ...slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 Double cardan joint Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 95 3 7 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment Pedal type when depressed...

Page 284: ...e size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P245 70R16 180 1 8 26 240 2 4 35 16 7JJ Four wheel drive models Tire size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P245 70R16 180 1 8 26 240 2 4 35 16 7JJ J P265 70R16 180 1 8 26 200 2 0 29 16 7JJ J ...

Page 285: ...size P245 70R16 180 1 8 26 240 2 4 35 16 7JJ J P265 70R16 180 1 8 26 200 2 0 29 16 7JJ J P265 70R16 Off road package 180 1 8 26 200 2 0 29 16 7JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 110 11 5 83 2 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire pressure through Aluminum wheel precautions in Section 7 2 ...

Page 286: ...E engine or EFI NO 1 15 A 5VZ FE engine Mul tiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system emis sion control system fuel pump and all components in EFI NO 2 fuse 2 ETCS 15 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system and electronic throttle con trol system 3 DOME 15 A Interior light personal lights vanity light and courtesy lights ...

Page 287: ...EAD LO LH 10 A with daytime running light system Left hand headlight low beam 17 WIP 20 A Windshield wipers and washer 18 TURN 5 A Turn signal lights 19 ECU IG 5 A Anti lock brake system and cruise control system 20 4WD 20 A Four wheel drive control system and A D D control system 21 ACC 15 A Cigarette lighter audio sys tem SRS airbag system and power rear view mirrors 22 GAUGE 10 A Gauges and met...

Page 288: ...STOP and ECU B fuses 33 AM2 40 A Ignition system 34 AM1 40 A Starting system 35 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system 36 POWER 30 A Power door lock sys tem power windows and power seat 37 FL 30 A Trailer lights Fuse type C 38 ALT 120 A All components in AM1 ALT S HTR FR FOG PWR OUTLET 1 and PWR OUTLET 2 fuses ...

Page 289: ...81 2001 TUNDRA OM34416U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING AND CAMPER INFORMATION Reporting safety defects for U S owners 282 Uniform tire quality grading 282 Camper information 283 SECTION 9 ...

Page 290: ...in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchas...

Page 291: ...e highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to de generate and reduce tire life and exces sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a lev el of perfor...

Page 292: ... people V6 2WD 453 kg 1000 lb 3 people V6 4WD 340 kg 750 lb 3 people V8 4WD 589 kg 1300 lb Access cab models 5 people V6 2WD Manual transmission 340 kg 750 lb 6 people V6 2WD Automatic transmission 226 kg 500 lb 5 people V6 4WD Manual transmission 362 kg 800 lb 6 people V6 4WD Automatic transmission 249 kg 550 lb 6 people V8 2WD 385 kg 850 lb 6 people V8 4WD 181 kg 400 lb When the truck is used to...

Page 293: ...o de termine axle loads Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR The total of the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR These ratings are given on the vehicle Certification Label which is located on the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle See Your Toyota s identification in Section 2 for the Certification Label loc...

Page 294: ... cab models V6 2585 kg 5700 lb V8 2812 kg 6200 lb Four wheel drive models Standard cab models V6 2494 kg 5500 lb V8 2812 kg 6200 lb Access cab models V6 2721 kg 6000 lb V8 SR5 grade 2735 kg 6030 lb Limited grade 2726 kg 6010 lb If weight ratings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings ...

Page 295: ...g break in period 171 How to start the engine 186 General maintenance 233 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 171 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 100 L 26 4 gal 22 0 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended See page 246 for detailed...

Page 296: ...ual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehi...

Page 297: ...e Chassis and Body Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing intolarger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Are...

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