TOYOTA TUNDRA 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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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.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-
formation on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.
CAUTION
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer ’s characteristics
and operating conditions.
The vehicle stability and braking per-
formance are affected by trailer sta-
bility, brake setting and performance,
and the hitch.
Follow all the instructions described
in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death
or serious injury.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the gross
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all
within the limits.
The gross trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
Trailer towing

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Reference
Vehicle weight
The tongue load is the load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
The king pin weight is the load placed on the fifth wheel trailer hitch mount.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
is the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight.
The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the tongue load (or the king pin
weight).
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable gross axle weight.
The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable gross combination weight.
The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).
The gross trailer weight is the sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer.
Towing Capacity is the maximum allowable gross trailer weight.
Towing Capacity is calculated considering base vehicle with necessary vehicle equipment and 150 pound driver.
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehi cle will reduce the towing capacity, Gross Trailer weight
includes the trailer, cargo and necessary equipment for towing.

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GCWR, Towing capacity
kg (lb.)
Model code
∗ 7EngineCab typeDriving
systemBed type
GCWRTowing capacity
With towing packageWithout tow-ing packageWith towing packageWithout tow-ing package
GSK50L− TRADKA1GR−FE∗
1
Regular
2WD∗4Standard—4535 (10000)—2310 (5100)
GSK51L− THADKALong—4535 (10000)—2265 (5000)
UCK50L−TRADKA
2UZ−FE∗
2
2WD∗4Standard6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3855 (8500)3175 (7000)
UCK51L− THADKALong6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3810 (8400)3125 (6900)
UCK55L−TRADKA4WD∗
5Standard6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3715 (8200)3035 (6700)
UCK56L− THADKALong6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3670 (8100)2990 (6600)
USK50L−TRTDKA
3UR−FE∗
3
2WD∗4Standard7030 (15500)6350 (14000)4715 (10400)4035 (8900)6800 (15000)∗64490 (9900)∗6
USK51L− THTDKALong7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4895 (10800)3990 (8800)
USK55L−TRTDKA4WD∗
5Standard7030 (15500)6350 (14000)4580 (10100)3945 (8700)6800 (15000)∗64350 (9600)∗6
USK56L− THTDKALong7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4760 (10500)3900 (8600)
∗
1: 4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine∗
2: 4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine∗
3: 5.7 L V8 (3UR −FE) engine∗
4:Two −wheel drive models∗
5: Four −wheel drive models∗
6: With P275/55R20 tires∗7: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 455 in Section 2 for the Ce rtifica-
tion Label location.

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kg (lb.)
Model code
∗ 6EngineCab typeDriving
systemBed type
GCWRTowing capacity
With towing packageWithout tow-ing packageWith towing packageWithout tow-ing package
GSK51L− CRASKA1GR−FE∗
1
Double
2WD∗4Standard—4535 (10000)—2175 (4800)
UCK51L− CRASKA
2UZ−FE∗
2
2WD∗4Standard6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3670 (8100)3035 (6700)
UCK51L− CRALKA6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3670 (8100)2990 (6600)
UCK52L−CHASKALong6120 (13500)—3625 (8000)—
UCK56L−CRASKA
4WD∗
5Standard6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3535 (7800)2900 (6400)
UCK56L− CRALKA6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3535 (7800)2855 (6300)
UCK57L−CHASKALong6120 (13500)—3490 (7700)—
USK51L−CRTSKA
3UR−FE∗
3
2WD∗4Standard7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4805 (10600)3900 (8600)
USK51L− CRTLKA7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4805 (10600)3900 (8600)
USK52L−CHTSKALong7255 (16000)—4760 (10500)—
USK56L−CRTSKA
4WD∗
5Standard7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4670 (10300)3760 (8300)
USK56L− CRTLKA7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4670 (10300)3760 (8300)
USK57L−CHTSKALong7255 (16000)—4625 (10200)—
∗
1: 4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine∗
2: 4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine∗
3: 5.7 L V8 (3UR −FE) engine∗
4:Two −wheel drive models∗
5: Four −wheel drive models∗
6: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 455 in Section 2 for the Ce rtifica-
tion Label location.

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kg (lb.)
Model code
∗ 5EngineCab typeDriving
systemBed type
GCWRTowing capacity
With towing packageWithout tow-ing packageWith towing packageWithout tow-ing package
UCK51L− PSASKA
2UZ−FE∗
1
Crew Max
2WD∗3
Short
6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3625 (8000)2945 (6500)
UCK51L− PSALKA6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3625 (8000)2945 (6500)
UCK56L−PSASKA4WD∗
46120 (13500)5440 (12000)3490 (7700)2810 (6200)
UCK56L− PSALKA6120 (13500)5440 (12000)3490 (7700)2810 (6200)
USK51L−PSTSKA
3UR−FE∗
2
2WD∗37255 (16000)6350 (14000)4715 (10400)3810 (8400)
USK51L− PSTLKA7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4715 (10400)3810 (8400)
USK56L−PSTSKA4WD∗
47255 (16000)6350 (14000)4580 (10100)3670 (8100)
USK56L− PSTLKA7255 (16000)6350 (14000)4580 (10100)3670 (8100)
∗
1: 4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine∗
2: 5.7 L V8 (3UR −FE) engine∗
3:Two −wheel drive models∗
4: Four −wheel drive models∗
5: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 455 in Section 2 for the Ce rtifica-
tion Label location.

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CAUTION
The gross trailer weight must never
exceed towing capacity described in
the table on page 483.
The gross combination weight must
never exceed the GCWR described
in the table on page 483.
The gross vehicle weight must nev-
er exceed the GVWR indicated the
Certification Label as shown.
The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated the Certification Label as
shown.
Exceeding the towing capacity,
GVWR, GCWR or GAWR can cause
an accident resulting in death or
serious personal injuries.
XS20010
Certification Label
XS30012
Gross trailer weight Tongue load
Tongue load
Gross trailer weight 
100 = [9to11]%
Conventional towing
XS30013a
Gross trailer weight
King pin weight
Gross trailer weight 
100 = [15 to 25]%
King pin weight
Fifth wheel towing

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CAUTION
A recommended tongue load or
king pin weight varies in accor-
dance with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.
In order to ensure the recom-
mended values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by referring
to the following instructions.
1. Conventional Towing
The tongue load is 9 to 11 % of
the Gross Trailer weight.
If the gross trailer weight is over
907 kg (2000 lbs), it is necessary
to use a sway control device with
sufficient capacity.
If the gross trailer weight is over
2268 kg (5000 lbs), it is necessary
to use a weight distributing hitch
with sufficient capacity.
If using a weight distributing
hitch when towing, keep your ve-
hicle level with the ground.
2. Fifth wheel TowingThe king pin weight is 15 to 25
% of the Gross Trailer weight.
Current fifthwheel trailer designs
are not compatible with Short bed
(Crew Max 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 trailerhitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in death
or serious personal injuries.

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HITCHES
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the gross trailer weight
requirement.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc. TRAILER BALL
Follow these easy steps to properly deter-
mine the correct trailer ball for your ap-
plication:
1. Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler. Most couplers
are stamped with the required trailer
ball size. The sizes you will most likely
find stamped on the coupler are:
Trailer class
Typical trailer ball size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.
2. Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer
weight rating of the trailer. The trailer
ball load rating should be printed on
the top of the ball.
3. When mounted in the ball mount, the threaded ball shank must protrude be-
yond the bottom of the lock washer
and nut at least 2 threads. The trailer
ball shank must be matched to the ball
mount hole diameter size.
LS30011
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
4 Shank diameter

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XS30001
BUMPER TOWING (steel bumper only)
The rear bumper of your vehicle is
equipped with a hole to install a trailer
ball.
For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
The gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus cargo weight) when tow-
ing with the bumper must never ex-
ceed 2268 kg (5000 lb.).
XS30002
FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
NOTICE
When towing a fifth wheel trailer, be
careful not to hit the cabin or deck
by the trailer while making a sharp
turn.
MATCHING TRAILER BALL HEIGHT TO
TRAILER COUPLER HEIGHT
No matter which class of tow hitch ap-
plies, for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer
ball setup on must be the proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.

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XS30003
XS30004
1. Coupler
2. Trailer ball
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any applica-
ble federal and state/provincial regu-
lations.
A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should
cross under the trailer tongue to
prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes dam-
aged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer ’s recommenda-
tions.
CAUTION
If the gross trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.
Never tow a trailer without using a
safety chain securely attached to
both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.