Where are the Steering Wheel Buttons? - TundraTalk.net

jtruck618 · 04-27-2008, 10:53 AM

I spent much time this weekend on Toyota lots checking out the Tundra and noticed no button controls on the steering wheel except for the Limited. Is this the same on all Tundras? Will be hard to give up the controls at my fingertips. Is the cruise control easy to use where it is located? Im not sold on these interiors just yet!

TexBiker · 04-27-2008, 11:25 AM

The steering wheel controls come with the JBL/Bluetooth system, which is available as an option on all three grade levels (Tundra, SR5, Limited). At least, that's the case in this region (GST). We have them on both of our SR5's.

The cruise controls are basically the same as every other vehicle I've owned in the past 25yrs. My last Silverado was very similar. Easy to use, IMO.

2008_CrewMax · 04-27-2008, 04:59 PM

cruise control is at the fingertips of your right hand .. steering wheel controls come with the JBL package as stated above

jtruck618 · 04-27-2008, 09:22 PM

I think Toyota is cutting a corner here. I have the buttons and no fancy stereo package.

FirstToy · 04-27-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

I think Toyota is cutting a corner here. I have the buttons and no fancy stereo package.

I would not jump to conclusions... On my GMC, I had to get the Bose's system to get them.

jtruck618 · 04-27-2008, 10:07 PM

I have a Silverado (AKA Clunker) and I have them with not special stereo setup. I think I can do without though. But Im a little dissapointed, all grades should have them without stepping up to a fancy radio.

FirstToy · 04-27-2008, 10:27 PM

Uhmm... yeah... I thought it was worth the extra dollars though... I really like the bluetooth option with the JBL. Down side is the JBL only stores 20 phone numbers. I think this JBL is comparable if not better then my GMC Bose's.

jtruck618 · 04-28-2008, 07:47 PM

Not comparing stereos, comparing options. I DON'T have the bose system but still have the steering wheel buttons. Not an option on the Tundra though without paying extra for the fancy stereo I guess. Might make up for it if my future Tundra is not in the shop on a consistent basis though!

FirstToy · 04-28-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

Not comparing stereos, comparing options. I DON'T have the bose system but still have the steering wheel buttons. Not an option on the Tundra though without paying extra for the fancy stereo I guess. Might make up for it if my future Tundra is not in the shop on a consistent basis though!

I understood that we were not comparing stereos. I also understand that Toyota will only offer that option with the JBL option. Why? hell I really do not know. But I was just trying to point out, if you did go with the JBL option that the stereo was worth the upgrade price for me. I like some of the options that come with the JBL system to take that extra price for that option.

So what is your Tundra in the shop for?

jtruck618 · 04-28-2008, 09:44 PM

About how much is the upgrade? I looked at several Tundras on the local lots and it seems the limited's have it but none others.

FirstToy · 04-28-2008, 09:54 PM

The way they have it broke out, it looks like the JBL system cost $900

jtruck618 · 04-28-2008, 09:55 PM

Wow, Im probably gonna do without the buttons! I will just be jealous when I drive the wife's Maxima.

Camaro4ever · 05-14-2008, 12:48 AM

I love the JBL system, The cd player compared to my pioneer in the ford isn't that great, but when hooked up via AUX with my zune, those speakers rock so much harder than that of my mom's bose system in her 'hoe

FirstToy · 05-14-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro4ever

I love the JBL system, The cd player compared to my pioneer in the ford isn't that great, but when hooked up via AUX with my zune, those speakers rock so much harder than that of my mom's bose system in her 'hoe

Yes... I have been very impressed with the JBL system. I do not have one complaint so far.

jtruck618 · 05-14-2008, 09:09 PM

Very hard to find the JBL system on an SR5 model. Not seen one yet and looked at about 100 trucks.

04-27-2008, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Where are the Steering Wheel Buttons? I spent much time this weekend on Toyota lots checking out the Tundra and noticed no button controls on the steering wheel except for the Limited. Is this the same on all Tundras? Will be hard to give up the controls at my fingertips. Is the cruise control easy to use where it is located? Im not sold on these interiors just yet!

04-27-2008, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
TexBiker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 326	The steering wheel controls come with the JBL/Bluetooth system, which is available as an option on all three grade levels (Tundra, SR5, Limited). At least, that's the case in this region (GST). We have them on both of our SR5's. The cruise controls are basically the same as every other vehicle I've owned in the past 25yrs. My last Silverado was very similar. Easy to use, IMO. Last edited by TexBiker : 04-27-2008 at 11:27 AM.

04-27-2008, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	cruise control is at the fingertips of your right hand .. steering wheel controls come with the JBL package as stated above __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

05-14-2008, 12:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Camaro4ever Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	I love the JBL system, The cd player compared to my pioneer in the ford isn't that great, but when hooked up via AUX with my zune, those speakers rock so much harder than that of my mom's bose system in her 'hoe __________________ 2008 Sr5 DoubleCab Tundra 5.7L TRD in Slate

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04-27-2008, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	I think Toyota is cutting a corner here. I have the buttons and no fancy stereo package.

04-27-2008, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	I have a Silverado (AKA Clunker) and I have them with not special stereo setup. I think I can do without though. But Im a little dissapointed, all grades should have them without stepping up to a fancy radio.

04-27-2008, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 427	Uhmm... yeah... I thought it was worth the extra dollars though... I really like the bluetooth option with the JBL. Down side is the JBL only stores 20 phone numbers. I think this JBL is comparable if not better then my GMC Bose's.

04-28-2008, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Not comparing stereos, comparing options. I DON'T have the bose system but still have the steering wheel buttons. Not an option on the Tundra though without paying extra for the fancy stereo I guess. Might make up for it if my future Tundra is not in the shop on a consistent basis though!

04-28-2008, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	About how much is the upgrade? I looked at several Tundras on the local lots and it seems the limited's have it but none others.

04-28-2008, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 427	The way they have it broke out, it looks like the JBL system cost $900

04-28-2008, 09:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Wow, Im probably gonna do without the buttons! I will just be jealous when I drive the wife's Maxima.

05-14-2008, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Very hard to find the JBL system on an SR5 model. Not seen one yet and looked at about 100 trucks.

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