2008 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 69

07 11.20 Hood Theft deterrent system XS12018a XS12019b XS12026a To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely closed and locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. The system sounds alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. The alarm is triggered if any of the doors or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. On some models, the alarm also sounds, when someone attempts to break the side windows. 39 2008 TUNDRA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM34477U)