Toyota Tundra Owners Manual: Engine (ignition) switch

Starting the engine

1. Check that the parking brake is set.

2. Check that the shift lever is set in P.

3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

4. Turn the engine switch to the "START" position to start the engine.

Changing the engine switch positions

1. "LOCK"
   The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in P.)
2. "ACC"
   Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
3. "ON"
   All electrical components can be used.
4. "START"
   For starting the engine.

■Turning the key from "ACC" to "LOCK"

1. Shift the shift lever to P.

2. Push in the key and turn it to the "LOCK" position.

■If the engine does not start The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■When the steering lock cannot be released When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the "LOCK" position. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.

■Key reminder function A buzzer sounds if the driver's door is opened while the engine switch is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position to remind you to remove the key.