2023 Toyota Tundra Cruise Control Owner’s Manual
With its cutting-edge Cruise Control system, the 2023 Toyota Tundra provides customers with increased convenience and road safety. It guarantees a comfortable driving experience, maximizes fuel efficiency, and lessens driver fatigue with its user-friendly controls and adaptive features. The Tundra‘s Cruise Control technology adjusts to traffic circumstances to maintain a constant pace for a more comfortable ride, whether on city streets or highways.
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Toyota Cruise Control Guide
If Equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
System Components
Meter display
- Set speed
- Indicators
Operation switches
- Cruise control main switch
- “+RES” switch
- Cancel switch
- “-SET” switch
WARNING
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the cruise control main switch when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an acci-dent resulting in death or serious injury.
- In heavy traffic
- On roads with sharp bends
- On winding roads
- On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
- On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill. - When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
Setting the vehicle speed
- Press the cruise control main switch to activate the cruise control.
The cruise control indicator will be displayed.
Press the switch again to deactivate the cruise control.
- Accelerate or decelerate, with accelerator pedal opera-tion, to the desired speed (at or above approximately 20 mph [30 km/h] and press the “-SET” switch to set the speed.
The cruise control “SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the “+RES” or “-SET” switch until the desired set speed is obtained.
- Increases the speed
- Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Press the switch. Large adjustment: Press and hold the switch to change the speed, and release when the desired speed is reached.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6
km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time the switch is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continually until the switch is released.- When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
- When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Cancelling and resuming the constant speed control
- Pressing the cancel switch cancels the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also cancelled when the brakes are applied. - Pressing the “+RES” switch resumes the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approxi-mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Cruise control can be set when
- The shift lever is in D.
- Vehicle speed is above approxi-mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
- The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
- Even without cancelling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the “-SET” switch to set the new speed.
Automatic cancellation of cruise control
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations.
- Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle speed.
- Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
- VSC is activated.
- TRAC has been activated for some time.
- When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-information display
Press the cruise control main switch once to deactivate the system, and then press the switch again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Stop & Start system
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to the brake pedal or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersection, etc., to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operation
Stopping the engine
While driving with the D shift position selected, depress the brake pedal and stop the vehi-cle. The engine will stop automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop & Start indicator will illuminate.
Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
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When the brake hold sys-tem is operating
- When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, if the brake pedal is released the engine will remain stopped.
- If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine will restart.
- While the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, if the engine is restarted, the brake hold system will continue to apply the brakes, unless the operation condi-tions of the brake hold system are no longer met.
When the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating (vehicles with a dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)
- When the vehicle is stopped by the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, the engine will stop automati-cally even though the brake pedal is not depressed.
- When the preceding vehicle starts, the engine will restart automatically.
- If the engine is restarted automatically by the Stop & Start system during a controlled stop by the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, the controlled stop will continue.
FAQs
The cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra maintains a constant speed set by the driver without the need for constant accelerator pedal input.
The cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra operates by electronically controlling the throttle to maintain a steady speed chosen by the driver.
Using cruise control in the 2023 Toyota Tundra can improve fuel efficiency by maintaining a consistent speed, reduce driver fatigue on long trips, and help prevent unintended speeding.
Yes, the 2023 Toyota Tundra is equipped with adaptive cruise control, which can automatically adjust vehicle speed to maintain a safe following distance from vehicles ahead.
Adaptive cruise control in the 2023 Toyota Tundra utilizes sensors, such as radar or cameras, to detect vehicles ahead and automatically adjust the vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe following distance.
The maximum speed that the cruise control system can maintain in the 2023 Toyota Tundra is typically the vehicle’s top speed, which varies depending on the model and trim level.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra can typically be activated at speeds above a certain threshold, often around 25 mph or higher.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra usually includes a resume function, allowing the driver to re-engage the previously set speed after braking or slowing down.
The cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra may include safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assistance, depending on the trim level and options.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra often allows users to customize settings such as speed increments, following distances (for adaptive cruise control), and sensitivity to road conditions.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra may automatically disengage under various conditions, such as when the driver applies the brakes, shifts into neutral, or encounters traction control intervention.
Limitations to using cruise control in the 2023 Toyota Tundra may include inclement weather conditions, steep inclines or declines, heavy traffic situations, and poorly marked roads.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra can typically be overridden manually by the driver using the brake pedal or by deactivating the cruise control function.
Yes, the cruise control system in the 2023 Toyota Tundra may provide feedback to the driver through visual indicators on the instrument cluster or auditory alerts, such as when adaptive cruise control adjusts vehicle speed.
Yes, the 2023 Toyota Tundra usually features a dedicated button or control on the steering wheel or dashboard for activating and setting the cruise control system.
While cruise control in the 2023 Toyota Tundra is primarily designed for use on paved roads, some models may offer off-road cruise control functionality suitable for specific off-road conditions.
Useful Links
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