Toyota TUNDRA 2012 User manual

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1The Toyota Tundra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2006-2011 Vehicle Dependability
Studies.
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2011 study based on 43,779 consumer responses measuring problems consumers experienced in the past 12 months with three-year-old vehicles (2008 model
year cars and trucks). Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed October-December 2010. Your experiences may vary. Visit
jdpower.com 2See footnote 26 in Disclaimers section.
WHEN IT COMES
TO WORK, T H I S
TRUCK MEANS
BUSINESS.
Five years ago, when we set out to rebuild the 1/2-ton truck from the ground
up, we weren’t fooling around. The 2012 Toyota Tundra is the latest example of
what can be accomplished when you have an uncompromising work ethic. What
do we mean by uncompromising? First we conducted extensive research into
what truck qualities are truly important to those who depend on their truck for
a living. Then we brought our engineering expertise to bear on those qualities.
The result is what J.D. Power and Associates has called the “Most Dependable
Large Pickup” six years in a row.1
Remarkable acclaim, indeed. But then, Tundra earned it with a load of innovative
features, like an available 5.7L i-FORCE V8 that cranks out the power to tow
up to 10,400 lb.
2 It’s also equipped with a stout 10.5-in. ring gear to help handle
those five tons. Not to mention massive 4-piston brake calipers to help bring it
all to a stop without breaking a sweat. But Tundra doesn’t just work harder, it
works smarter. Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
makes this truck as efficient as it is powerful.
Why do we keep going to these extremes? Because when you’ve got a 1/2-ton
truck carrying a reputation this size, you don’t take it lightly.

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4x4 CrewMax Tundra Grade shown in Magnetic Gray Metallic with available 5.7L V8, 18-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels, Deck Rail System and front and rear parking assist sonar.

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POWER. IT MAKES BOTH yOUR
TRUCK ANd yOUR WORK gO fASTER.
When it comes to hard work, there’s just no substitute for power. Then again, pickup owners don’t all
demand the same thing from their trucks. Which is why Tundra offers a choice of engines, including a
brawny 5.7L V8, a strong 4.6L V8 and a very capable 4.0L V6. So whether you’re hauling, towing or just
heading home, you can rest assured that with Tundra, you’re carrying a payload of capability.
4x4 CrewMax Tundra Grade shown in Silver Sky Metallic with available 5.7L V8 and 18-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels.
POWER

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POWER
4 INTO 2 INTO 1 TUBULAR
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
The available 5.7L i-FORCE V8 features
an exhaust system with a pair of 4 into
2 into 1 tubular header-style manifolds.
This design helps the exhaust flow more
freely, reducing back pressure and
enhancing mid-range torque. Forged
from stainless steel, the headers are
also lighter and more corrosion-resistant
than cast-iron manifolds.
An available 5.7L V8 E85 Flex Fuel2 engine makes Tundra an alternative-fuel vehicle.
5.7-L V81
i-FORCE V8 DOHC 32V with Dual
Independent Variable Valve Timing
with intelligence (VVT-i).
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i-fORCE. TO BE RECKONEd WITH.
Tundra’s available 5.7L V8 has the muscle to cut big jobs down to size, delivering 381 hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque.
This i-FORCE engine employs the strength of Dual Independent VVT-i technology, an advanced valve timing
system that maximizes engine power and efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions. Performance is
also aided by our Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS), which varies the length of the intake runners to help
optimize power and efficiency. What’s more, Tundra’s 4.6L V8 utilizes Dual Independent VVT-i and ACIS technology
to produce an impressive 310 hp and 327 lb.-ft. of torque.
You’ll get plenty of the torque you expect from a truck engine with Tundra’s 4.0L V6 too. In fact, excellent torque
across a wide range of rpm is a defining feature of all our truck engines. So whether you’re accelerating from a stop
with a trailer in tow or entering the on-ramp getting up to freeway speed, you’ll always be in a position of power.
[A]
[B]
[C]
DUAL INDEPENDENT VVT-i
On the available 5.7L i-FORCE V8, Dual Independent VVT-i [A] can even
adjust timing for the intake [B] and the exhaust valves [C] independently,
with remarkable results: More than 90% of the 5.7L V8’s peak torque of
401 lb.-ft. is on tap from just 2400 rpm all the way to 5500 rpm.
THE EFFICIENCY OF DUAL INDEPENDENT VVT-i
To optimize the engine’s volumetric efficiency, VVT-i knows precisely
how long to leave the valves open so that the engine pumps as much air
as possible. It’s one reason the power band is so wide.
4.6L V8
Our efficient 4.6L i-FORCE V8 may
be compact, but cranking out 310 hp
and 327 lb.-ft. of torque, it achieves
an impressive power per liter ratio.
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4.0L V6
Tundra's all-aluminum 4.0L V6
engine is a cutting-edge engine with
an old-fashioned work ethic. With 24
valves actuated by Double Overhead
Cams (DOHC) and controlled by
Dual Independent Variable Valve
Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), it
produces a peak power output of
270 hp at 5600 rpm and 278 lb.-ft.
of torque at just 4400 rpm.

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4x2 Double Cab Tundra Grade Standard Bed shown in Spruce Mica with available 5.7L V8, Tow Package and Convenience Package.
TOWS 10,000 LB.
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BETTER yET, STOPS 10,000 LB.
Yep, five Tundra models can tow over five tons. In fact, the 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed with an available 5.7L
V8 has a towing capacity up to 10,400 lb. Yet those who think towing is only about brute power are unfamiliar
with a fundamental principle of physics. For our purposes, it can be summarized as, “A trailer in motion tends
to stay in motion.” That is, unless your truck is a Tundra. No other truck in its class has larger front brake
rotors. Coupled with powerful 4-piston calipers, those rotors bring Tundra and its trailer confidently to a halt.
In short, when it comes to towing, don’t sweat the big stuff.
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See footnote 26 in Disclaimers section.
TOWING
TOW/HAUL MODE
Engineered to help improve towing performance, the available Tow Package provides a TOW/HAUL mode on Tundra
models with a 6-speed automatic transmission. When engaged, TOW/HAUL expands the use of lower gear ranges,
helping prevent the transmission from awkwardly shifting or “hunting” for the right gear. Particularly useful on mountain
roads or while towing or hauling a heavy load, the system enhances acceleration, downhill engine braking, pulling
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THE BACKBONE Of OUR 1/2-TON TRUCK.
A towing capacity up to 10,400 lb.
1 is bound to put a lot of strain on a 1/2-ton pickup. And while other
manufacturers might use a single type of material or design for their frame, Tundra uses a specifically
engineered structure for each of the frame’s three sections. It’s a design called TripleTech,
™ and it’s one
strong reason why Tundra is the ideal work vehicle.
TOWING
TRAPEZOIDAL FRAME SECTION
When most people think about suspensions, they think about up-and-down movement.
But when designing Tundra’s suspension, our engineers also considered side-to-side motion.
Tundra’s TripleTech ™ frame allows the rear leaf springs to be positioned toe-out, that is,
with the front mounted farther out than the rear. This orientation helps deliver superior lateral
control when cornering and especially while towing heavy loads.
INTEGRATED TOWING RECEIVER HITCH
i-FORCE V8 Tundra models with the
available Tow Package come with the
receiver hitch integrated into the frame.
Attached far down the frame rails and
using a dozen high-strength bolts,
the hitch features a hydroformed cross
member for increased towing strength.
1See footnote 26 in Disclaimers section.

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6-SPEED AUTOMATICS
Tundra’s available 6-speed automatic
transmissions offer a wide gear range
for responsive acceleration at low- and
mid-range rpm. First gear’s extremely
low ratio is ideal for serious towing.
And there’s no need to choose from a
variety of rear axles: Tundra’s available
4.300 rear axle ratio1 works seamlessly
with the transmission gear range to
optimize performance.
TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM
Our available 5.7L V8 6-speed automatic
transmission powertrain comes with
an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Warmer, improving performance on cold
start-ups. And when the towing gets
tough, the available Tow Package helps
cut heat buildup with supplemental
coolers for the transmission fluid, the
engine oil and the power steering fluid.
DRIVE SHAFT
Regular Cab Long Bed, Double Cab and
CrewMax models use a 2-piece drive
shaft. The front section is steel, while
the rear section is aluminum. Using
aluminum reduces rotational mass
for enhanced acceleration and drops
Tundra’s unsprung weight, cutting down
on vibration, noise and harshness.
14.100 rear end on 4.6L V8 models.
MASSIVE RING GEAR
If there’s a weak link on most pickup trucks, it’s usually the ring gear in the rear differential. It’s
where push comes to shove under the stresses of heavy loads. To handle the massive torque
of Tundra’s available 5.7L V8, our engineers matched it with a massive 10.5-in. ring gear.
Tundra differentials also benefit from a ring-and-pinion gear-cut process called face hob
gear-cutting, which results in a stronger gear tooth that’s able to handle increased torque.
[A] [B] [C]
TOWING
TRIPLETECHTM FRAME
The name TripleTech ™ refers to the
different types of engineering employed
on each of Tundra’s three frame sections.
Up front the frame is fully boxed [A] for
rigid support of the engine. Under the
cab a reinforced C design [B] provides
a blend of rigidity and flexibility. Under
the bed an open C design [C] is used,
offering a measure of flex to help handle
big payloads. The TripleTech ™ design
maximizes payload and reduces excess
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THINK yOU gOT A HEAVy
LOAd? BRINg IT.
Any truck can carry around a big bed on the back. But Tundra’s bed also offers a payload of equipment to
help you secure and access your cargo. Equipment like an available Deck Rail System,
1 cleats and tie-downs,
lumber slots and an easy lower and lift tailgate. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the bed is 22.2 in. deep —
deep enough for a 5-gallon paint bucket to fit under the rails — and 66.4 in. wide — wide enough for a sheet
of plywood to fit between the wheelwells. So the next time the boys at the lumberyard are loading up your
Tundra, ask them: “Is that all you got?”
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Standard on Limited Grade, available on all other models.
4x2 Regular Cab Tundra Grade Standard Bed shown in Super White with available 4.6L V8, Work Truck Package, WEATHER GUARD® lumber rack and toolbox.
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Double Cab Tundra Grade Long Bed shown here and on facing page.
PAYLOAD

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22.2 in. 66.4 in.
97.6 in.
DECK RAIL SYSTEM1
Tundra’s available Deck Rail System
with four adjustable tie-down cleats is
flexible enough to secure a wide variety
of loads in Tundra’s deep cargo bed.
CLEATS AND TIE-DOWNS
Connected to the upper rail of the bed,
Tundra’s tie-down system uses four
cleats, each rated at 220 lb., to help
ensure that what’s in the bed stays
in the bed.
2x6 SLOTS
Partitioning Tundra’s truck bed is
easy: Simply take some 2x6 lumber,
cut two bed-width lengths and slide
them into the slots stamped into the
sidewalls. Bingo: You’ve got three
separate cargo sections.
2x4 SLOTS
Creating a 2-tier bed is easy too, thanks
to sidewall notches for 2x4 supports.
PROTECTION
To help protect the finish of Tundra’s
cargo box, we’ve applied a durable
galvannealed zinc undercoating to
help guard against scratches, dings
and dents, which might otherwise
result in corrosion.
EASY LOWER AND LIFT TAILGATE
Tundra’s tailgate easily opens and
closes with just two fingers. A gas-
charged strut dampens the tailgate
and helps make sure it won’t slam
if you drop it.
REMOVABLE AND LOCKABLE GATE
Need to load heavy cargo into the
bed? Tundra’s tailgate is easy to
remove so you can bring ramps up
to the end of the bed. Plus, the gate
is lockable to help secure cargo
concealed under a shell.
1Standard on Limited Grade, available on all
other models.
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4x2 Double Cab Tundra Grade Standard Bed shown in Barcelona Red Metallic with available 5.7L V8, TRD Off-Road Package and SiriusXM Satellite Radio1 capability.
See footnote 26 in Disclaimers section for more information on towing. 1See footnote 1 in Disclaimers section.
CONTROL

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1
See footnote 23 in Disclaimers section.
STANdARd
ON ALL MOdELS:
CONTROL.
TRAILER-SWAY CONTROL (TSC)
When a vehicle is towing a trailer, conditions such
as side winds, load undulation or the driver’s steering
input can result in dangerous trailer sway. Tundra’s
TSC is a system that detects trailer sway and applies
brake pressure at individual wheels and controls engine
torque to help stabilize the trailer. The system also
illuminates the stop lamps so that vehicles behind are
alerted to the fact that your vehicle is decelerating.
AUTOMATIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (Auto LSD)
Auto LSD uses the brakes to simulate the action of a
mechanical limited-slip differential. Typically, engine
torque is distributed to the rear wheels through
an open differential, which sends power down the
path of least resistance. That may work for turns
where the outside wheel has to spin faster than the
inside wheel, but not if a wheel loses traction. In that
case, the differential will send all of its torque to the
spinning wheel. With Auto LSD, Tundra applies brakes
individually to wheels with no traction. This increases
resistance at the slipping wheel, feeding power to the
wheels with grip. With Auto LSD, even a 4x2 Tundra
can pull itself out of many low-traction situations.
4WD ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL (A-TRAC)
Pulling a trailer on a rainy day? Tundra models equipped
with 4WD offer an A-TRAC system that helps improve
grip in low-traction conditions — whether it be on-road,
off-road or on a split-traction surface. Activated by a
switch on the dash, the A-TRAC system utilizes the
2-speed transfer case for incredible torque, and works
in conjunction with Auto LSD to help prevent wheelspin.
CLASS-LEADING BRAKES
A big part of controlling a trailer is having the ability to
stop it. To that end, Tundra not only has the largest front
brake rotors in its class, but is also the only 1/2-ton
truck to offer 4-piston brake calipers.
dON’T LET ANyONE
QUESTION yOUR STABILITy.
Driver control is crucial to towing and Tundra has you covered. It features a technology called Trailer-Sway
Control (TSC),
1 which helps counteract vehicle yaw caused by trailer oscillation, helping keep you in
command of your rig at all times. And when it comes to grip, again, Tundra delivers. It comes standard
with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD). If one of the drive wheels starts to slip, Auto LSD will
automatically brake the spinning wheel, sending available power to the wheel with traction.

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1Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rating for 2012 Tundra, vehicle class Large Pickups. Ratings are only meaningful
when comparing vehicles in the same weight class. 2011 model year tested. 2See footnote 21 in Disclaimers section.
THERE’S ONLy ONE
WAy TO WORK: SAfETy fIRST.
You don’t take chances on the job site, and you don’t have to take chances on the way there either. In four
crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) — front, side, rear and roof
strength — Tundra Double Cab earned the top rating.
1 In fact, Tundra was the first full-size pickup truck
ever named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS.
1 And no wonder: Tundra comes equipped with driver and front
outboard passenger airbags, side curtain and front seat-mounted side airbags,
2 and driver and front
outboard passenger knee airbags — all standard. Now that’s what we call a work ethic.
Photo not intended to replicate actual inflated airbags.
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VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)1
VSC helps prevent two factors that can cause drivers
to lose control during cornering: front wheelslip and
rear wheelslip. VSC monitors your steering angle and
compares it to the direction in which your vehicle is
actually traveling. If VSC detects a loss of traction,
two things happen to help correct the problem: First,
engine output is reduced; then, brake force is applied
to individual wheels as needed.
TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC)
TRAC helps maintain traction on wet, icy, loose or
uneven surfaces. Like VSC, TRAC applies braking
individually and reduces engine output to help assist
the driver with control of the vehicle.
Possible Scenario
WITHOUT TRAC WITH TRAC
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
ABS helps ensure that you’re able to continue
steering during emergency braking. By “pulsing”
the brake of each wheel more rapidly than would
be humanly possible, ABS helps keep the brakes
from locking up. Since the system repeatedly
releases the brakes for fractions of a second, the
wheels never stop rotating, which helps keep the
vehicle from going into a skid.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
EBD helps keep the vehicle balanced when braking.
During sudden stops, forward momentum causes the
vehicle to tilt forward, reducing the brake effectiveness
of the rear wheels. EBD responds by redistributing brake
force from wheels with less braking effectiveness
to wheels with more effectiveness. This helps prevent
brake lockup. EBD is especially helpful when carrying
cargo. When sensors detect extra load on the rear
axle, brake pressure on the rear wheels is increased,
exploiting the improved braking effectiveness extra
weight can provide.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)2
In emergency braking situations, a driver could fail
to apply enough pressure to the brake pedal. BA
can detect sudden or “panic” braking and apply
additional brake pressure, taking full advantage
of ABS and helping prevent a collision.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)3
At speeds greater than five miles per hour, when the
accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are
then applied firmly for longer than one-half second,
SST is designed to help the driver bring the vehicle to
a complete stop.
1See footnote 18 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 19 in Disclaimers
section. 3See footnote 20 in Disclaimers section.
Toyota’s Star Safety System™ is a suite of six safety features offered
standard on every new Toyota. The system includes Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC),
1 Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)2 and
Smart Stop Technology (SST).
3 Termed “active” safety features, they’re
designed to operate in certain situations to help prevent accidents from
occurring in the first place.
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4x2 CrewMax Tundra Grade shown in Pyrite Mica.
INTERIOR

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WELL-EQUIPPEd. EVEN If
yOUR LAddER IS CORPORATE.
You know Tundra has the right equipment for the job site, but it also has the interior appointments to serve
as a proper office. The available center-console storage area is designed to hold hanging file folders inside or
accommodate a laptop. Bluetooth
®1 wireless technology makes it easy to consult with clients. And even while
parked on the noisy job site, its insulated interior is quiet, so you can clearly hear that client or concentrate
on your paperwork.
2 It’s also spacious: The Tundra CrewMax gives you ample elbow room for a six-man team.
Looks like Tundra can double as a conference room too.
Double Cab interior shown in Graphite.
1See footnote 4 in Disclaimers section. 2Be sure to obey all traffic rules and maintain awareness
of road and traffic conditions. Toyota does not approve the use of portable handheld devices while driving.

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CrewMax Limited Grade interior shown in Graphite with available DVD navigation system.
CREWMAx
CLASS-LEAdINg LEg
ROOM
[1] [3][2]
INTERIOR
VOICE-ACTIVATED TOUCH-SCREEN DVD
NAVIGATION
Featuring a 7-in. high-resolution touch-screen
with integrated backup camera display, this
system also includes JBL Synthesis
®
AM/FM
4-disc CD changer, six speakers including
subwoofer, SiriusXM
®
Satellite Radio capability
(includes three-month trial subscriptions to
XM Select Package), auxiliary audio jack, USB
port with iPod
®
connectivity, hands-free phone
capability and music streaming via
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology and more.
BLUETOOTH
® MUSIC STREAMING
Tundra employs an advanced version of available
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology, allowing you to
stream tunes through the audio system with your
compatible music streaming device.
[1] REAR-SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Tundra CrewMax enhances onboard
entertainment with an available DVD system
that lets rear-seat passengers enjoy movies,
music, DVDs and digital games.
[2] BACKUP CAMERA
Tundra’s available backup camera enhances
the sideview mirrors by displaying what it can
see behind you on the available integrated
rearview mirror display. Especially helpful
when hitching up a trailer.
[3] POWER THIGH SUPPORT
Tundra Limited and Platinum models feature
a driver’s seat with a seat cushion extension
that provides additional support.
For more information about our available audio systems, as well as Bluetooth®-compatible features, please contact your local Toyota dealer.
1See footnote 5 in Disclaimers section. 2See footnote 6 in Disclaimers section. 3See footnote 7 in Disclaimers section. 4See footnote 1 in Disclaimers section. 5See footnote 8 in Disclaimers
section. 6See footnote 9 in Disclaimers section. 7See footnote 2 in Disclaimers section. 8See footnote 3 in Disclaimers section. 9See footnote 4 in Disclaimers section.
DISPLAY NAVIGATION1 WITH ENTUNE™2
Featuring a 6.1-in. high-resolution touch-
screen with split-screen capability and
integrated backup camera
3
display, this
system also includes an AM/FM CD player,
six speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
4
compatibility (additional hardware and
subscription required) HD Radio™
5
with
iTunes
®
Tagging,
6
USB
7
port with iPod
®8
connectivity and control, hands-free phone
capability, phone book access, advanced
voice recognition and music streaming via
Bluetooth
®9
wireless technology and more.

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CREWMAX INTERIOR
CrewMax maximizes the space for
your crew and their gear. Check out the
class-leading rear leg room — 44.5 in.,
or nearly 4 ft. And CrewMax has the
only slide-and-recline rear seat in its
class. Plus, the 60/40 split rear seat
slides, reclines and folds flat to create
a hard work surface.