TOYOTA TUNDRA 2000 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2000, Model line: TUNDRA, Model: TOYOTA TUNDRA 2000Pages: 283, PDF Size: 2.95 MB
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Part 3
STARTING AND DRIV-
ING
Before starting the engine
How to start the engine
Tips for driving in various
conditions
Off- road driving precautions
Winter driving tips
Tr ailer towing
How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts. 1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine is
started. A starter safety device will pre-
vent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in Pº. If you need to re-
start the engine while the vehicle is
moving, put the selector lever in Nº.
A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only:
De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
How to start the engineÐ
(a) Before cranking
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(b) Starting the engine
Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in (a) Before crank-
ingº.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air- fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:1. With your foot off the accelerator ped- al, crank the engine by turning the key
to STARTº. Release it when the en-
gine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 se- conds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See If your vehicle will not startº in Part
4.NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 se- conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp- edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in Pº (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Tips for driving in various
conditions
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Four- wheel drive modelsÐToyota rec-
ommends not using four- wheel drive on
dry hard- surfaced roads, because four-
wheel driving will cause unnecessary
noise and wear, and poor fuel econo-
my.
Four- wheel drive modelsÐIn cold tem-
peratures, noise may occur when driv-
ing in two- wheel drive before the trans-
fer is warmed up. Therefore, first drive
in four- wheel drive until the transfer is
warmed up.
CAUTION
Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.
Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high- speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high- speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
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When driving your vehicle off- road, please
observe the following precautions to en-
sure your driving enjoyment and to help
prevent the closure of areas to off- road
vehicles.
a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where
off- road vehicles are permitted to travel.
b. Respect private property. Get owner 's
permission before entering private proper-
ty.
c. Do not enter areas that are closed.
Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-
strict travel.
d. Stay on established roads. When condi-
tions are wet, driving techniques should
be changed or travel delayed to prevent
damage to roads.
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and
Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining
to driving your vehicle off- road, consult
the following organizations.
State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Recreational Vehicle Clubs
U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of
Land Management
CAUTION
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of serious
personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle:
Drive carefully when off the road.
Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
Do not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off- road. A
bad bump could jerk the wheel and
injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
Always check your brakes for effec-
tiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
After driving through tall grass,
mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check
that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or
trapped on the underbody. Clear off
any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with
these materials trapped or adhering
to the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
The driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts when-
ever the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
If driving through water, such aswhen crossing shallow streams,first check the depth of the waterand the bottom of the river bed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoiddeep water.
Take all necessary safety measures
to ensure that water damage to theengine or other components doesnot occur.
Water entering the engine air intakewill cause severe engine damage.
Water can wash the grease fromwheel bearings, causing rusting and
premature failure, and may also en-ter the differentials, transmissionand transfer case, reducing the gear
oil's lubricating qualities.
Off- road driving precautions
(four- wheel drive models
only)
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Sand and mud that has accumulatedin brake drums and around brakediscs may affect braking efficiencyand may damage brake system com-
ponents.
Always perform a maintenance in-spection after each day of off- road
driving that has taken you throughrough terrain, sand, mud, or water.For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, refer to the separateScheduled Maintenance Guideº orOwner 's Manual Supplementº.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene- glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equivalent.
See Chapter 7- 2 for details about coolant
type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to
provide protection down to about -50 5C
(- 58 5F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Chapter 7- 3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7- 2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
erÐhe will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer 's directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle's paint.
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Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
Pº (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the front wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger- and- load- carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safe-
ty and the safety of others, you must not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Ask your
local Toyota dealer for further details be-
fore towing.
We recommend you use a weight distribut-
ing hitch when towing to keep your ve-
hicle level with the ground.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-formation on additional requirementssuch as a towing kit, etc.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits. The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at highway weighing stations, build-
ing supply companies, trucking companies,
junk yards, etc.
CAUTION
The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
Standard cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission 2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission
2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
2222 kg (4900 lb.)
Limited grade 2154 kg (4750 lb.)
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Four- wheel drive modelsManual transmission 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
Limited grade
2199 kg (4850 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine Two- wheel drive models
3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models SR5 grade
3220 kg (7100 lb.)
Limited grade 3175 kg (7000 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)
Automatic transmission
2336 kg (5150 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission
2381 kg (5250 lb.)
Automatic transmission 2358 kg (5200 lb.)Access cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 2199 kg (4850 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 2245 kg (4950 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 3265 kg (7200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
3220 kg (7100 lb.)If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
combination of the gross trailer
weight added to the total weight of
the vehicle, occupants and vehicle
cargo must never exceed a total of
the following.
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 4173 kg (9200 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
4309 kg (9500 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
5352 kg (11800 lb.)
Exceeding the maximum weight of
the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-
hicle and trailer combination, can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
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Standard cab models
Access cab models
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer- hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.
The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
Certification Label. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
The load on either the front or rear
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
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Total trailer weight Tongue loadTongue load
Total trailer weight
100 = 15% (
*
1)or
9to11%(* 2)
The trailer cargo load should be
distributed so that the tongue load
is 15% for weight distributing hitch
(
*1) or 9 to 11% for weight carrying
hitch (* 2) of the total trailer weight,
not exceeding the maximum load of
the following.
Weight distributing hitch
Standard cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission 356 kg (787 lb.)
Automatic transmission 353 kg (780 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission 336 kg (742 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 333 kg (735 lb.)
Limited grade 322 kg (712 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 340 kg (750 lb.)
Automatic transmission
SR5 grade 336 kg (742 lb.)
Limited grade
329 kg (727 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine Two- wheel drive models
489 kg (1080 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models SR5 grade
483 kg (1065 lb.)
Limited grade 476 kg (1050 lb.)Standard cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models Manual transmission
353 kg (780 lb.)
Automatic transmission 350 kg (772 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission 356 kg (787 lb.)
Automatic transmission 353 kg (780 lb.)
Access cab models for Canada
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 329 kg (727 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 336 kg (742 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 489 kg (1080 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
483 kg (1065 lb.)
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Weight carrying hitch
Standard cab models for U. S. A. 5VZ- FE engine Manual transmission
238 kg (525 lb.)
Automatic transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine 326 kg (720 lb.)
Access cab models for U. S. A.
5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models Manual transmission
224 kg (495 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade
222 kg (490 lb.)
Limited grade 215 kg (475 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models Manual transmission 226 kg (500 lb.)
Automatic transmission SR5 grade 224 kg (495 lb.)
Limited grade 219 kg (485 lb.)2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 326 kg (720 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
SR5 grade322 kg (710 lb.)
Limited grade
317 kg (700 lb.)
Standard cab models for Canada 5VZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models Manual transmission 235 kg (520 lb.)
Automatic transmission 233 kg (515 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
Manual transmission 238 kg (525 lb.)
Automatic transmission
235 kg (520 lb.)Access cab models for Canada5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models 219 kg (485 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models 224 kg (495 lb.)
2UZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 326 kg (720 lb.)
Four- wheel drive models
322 kg (710 lb.)
However, if towing with a fifth
wheel trailer, the cargo load must
be distributed so that the tongue
load is 19 to 21% of the total trailer
weight. Never load the trailer with
more weight in the back than in the
front. About 60% of the trailer load
should be in the front half of the
trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
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