2005 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 201

'05 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0408) CAUTION When the tire pressure warning light comes on, observe the following instructions: NOTICE z Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as air pressure sensors will be damaged. z When the tires must be repaired or replaced, have them repaired or replaced by the nearest Toyota dealer or authorized tire dealer. The tire pressure sensors will be affected by the installation or removal of tires. z The tire pressure warning system is not to be used as a substitute for regular inspections. Be sure to check the air pressure in the tires on a regular basis. z When the tires must be replaced, replace the grommets for air pressure sensors as well. If the warning light blinks: The tire pressure warning system may be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer. SYSTEM MALFUNCTION The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain circumstances. In the following cases, the low tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal. D Depending on the conditions, reduce to an appropriate speed as soon as possible. D Adjust the tire pressure to the specified level as soon as possible. D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. Tire deterioration may reduce steering wheel control and brake effectiveness. This may lead to serious injury or death. D Electric devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby. D The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately if sudden bursts of air leakage occur. D A radio set to similar frequencies is in use. D A lot of snow or ice covers the vehicle, in particular, around the wheels or wheel housings. D The tires are not equipped with an air pressure sensor. D D D D Snow tires or tire chains are used. Non−genuine Toyota wheels are used. The sensor battery is expired. Radio waves from the air pressure sensor installed on the spare tire cannot be received. 201 2005 TUNDRA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM34427U)