check engine TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 (in English) Service Manual
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4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure w ill turn off the
warning light (after several minutes).
■When a tire is replace d with a spare tire
The temporary spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure w arning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure w arning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with t he temporary
spare tire. Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and
adjust the tire inflation pressu re. The tire pressure warning l ight will go off
after several minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not functi on
properly
P. 4 3 2
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after bl inking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after bl inking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to ON, have it checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy pla ce or an
audio sound.
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4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Engine Stopped
Stop In a Safe Place
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
CHECK
TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
Parking Assist Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Contin-
uous The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was not in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once3 times
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Turn the engine switch
off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door
was opened and closed while
the engine switch was in a
mode other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)
Shift into P Position
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
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5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate s and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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5438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
*)
With filter
Without filter 8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature
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5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Vehicles without towing package
11.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
12.4 qt. (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol- based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
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594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 123)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 126)
●Is the wireless key battery weak or depleted? (P. 451)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 220)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 123)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 131)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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597What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 493)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 95)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 485, 493.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 506)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 532)
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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600Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 44
Battery precautions ............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 182
Power back window precautions ......................... 178
Power window lock switch .... 172
Power window precautions ... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 131
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 131
Cleaning ........................... 400, 403 Aluminum wheels.................. 400
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock
*
Compass .................................. 394
Condenser ................................ 420
Console box ............................. 363
Coolant ..................................... 418 Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Cooling system ........................ 418 Engine overheating ............... 529
CRS ............................................. 59 Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 280
Cup holders ............................. 370
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 564
Daytime running light system.................................... 237
Deck hooks .............................. 377
Defogger Back window................. 342, 349
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Windshield .................... 342, 349
Differential................................ 546
Dimensions .............................. 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 216
Display Drive information .................. 111
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 280
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 272
Multi-information display ....... 110
Trip information..................... 110
Warning message................. 493
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 412
Door lock .................................. 127 Doors .................................... 127
Key ....................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote control ........ 128
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602Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 418Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 407
Engine switch
(ignition switch)..................... 217
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 550
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel ........................................... 542 Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge............................ 105
Fuel pump shut off system ... 484
Gas station information......... 612
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 248
Type.............................. 248, 542F