power steering fluid TOYOTA TUNDRA 2010 2.G Owners Manual

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 538)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 535)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 534)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 530)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 537)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 535)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( P. 540)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

524 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 571)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 537) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 535) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 549) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 540) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 540)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 530)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 534)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 531)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 535)
Fuse box ( P. 560)
Battery ( P. 538)
Radiator ( P. 535)
Condenser ( P. 535)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 537)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
4.6 L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
Washer fluid tank (
P. 540)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 530)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 534)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 531)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 535)
Fuse box ( P. 560)
Battery ( P. 538)
Radiator ( P. 535)
Condenser ( P. 535)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 537)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.

538 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Slip indicator The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The A-TRAC or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
(if equipped) Power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the right front pas-
senger to fasten his/her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Chassis lubricati on (4WD models)
Steering
Pedal clearance *14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.20 in. (1  5 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Alphabetical index
Vehicle exterior..................... 512
Vehicle interior...................... 514
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 596
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 297
Manual headlight leveling dial.......................................... 214
Master warning light ....... 598, 604
Map holder ............................... 456
Meter Accessory meter................... 210
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Meters .................................. 194
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 88
Side mirror heaters ....... 305, 307
Side mirrors ............................ 91
Vanity mirrors ....................... 475
Moon roof................................. 104
MP3 disc................................... 331
Multi-information display ................................... 204
Noise from under vehicle ......... 36
Odometer ................................. 194
Off-road precautions............... 250
Oil Engine oil.............................. 530
Warning light ................ 596, 598
Opener Hood ..................................... 527
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Outside temperature
display ................................... 477
Overhead console ................... 463
Overheating, Engine ............... 634
Parking assist .......................... 224
Parking brake .......................... 192 Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............574
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................668
Passenger airbag off switch
Installing the child restraint system ................................151
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions .........................146
Passenger airbag off switch ..................................132
Passenger risk group ............133
Pen holder ................................459
Personal lights Switch....................................444
Wattage .................................668
Power back window .................101
Power outlet .....................482, 487
Power steering Fluid ..............................537, 665
Power windows ..........................96
Radiator ....................................535
Radio .........................................314
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................65
Folding down ...........................67
Raising the bottom cushion .....66
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................377
Rear seat entertainment
system controller battery......383
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............577
Switch....................................213
Rear seat adjustment.................65
Rear seat adjustment precautions ..............................68
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............577
Switch....................................191
Wattage .................................668
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Checking ............................... 542
Identification number ............. 674
If you have a flat tire .............. 608
Inflation pressure........... 549, 666
Information ............................ 673
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 543
Replacing .............................. 608
Rotating tires ......................... 542
Size ....................................... 666
Snow tires ............................. 260
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 543
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 542, 598
Warning light ......................... 598
Tissue pocket ........................... 461
Tools ......................................... 608
Total load capacity................... 258
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 189
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 275
Dinghy towing........................ 285
Emergency towing................. 585
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 273
Trailer towing......................... 264
Traction control........................ 243
TRAC ......................................... 243
Trip information ....................... 204
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 574, 577
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 668
Valet key .....................................42
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 475
Wattage ................................. 668
Vanity mirrors........................... 475
Vehicle identification number ................................... 653
Vehicle stability control........... 243
VSC............................................ 243 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 595
Key reminder................... 50, 599
Open door ..................... 597, 599
Seat belt reminder......... 597, 599
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 596
Airbag system ....................... 596
Anti-lock brake system .......... 596
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 597
Brake assist system .............. 596
Brake system ........................ 595
Charging system .... ............... 595
Electronic engine control system ................................ 596
Engine oil pressure ............... 596
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 599
Driver’s seat belt ................... 597
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 596
Front passenger’s
seat belt .............................. 597
Low brake fluid ...................... 595
Low engine oil pressure ........ 596
Low fuel level ................ 598, 606
Low tire inflation pressure.............................. 598
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 596
Master warning light .............. 598
Open door ............................. 597
Power steering warning light ..................................... 597
Pretensioners ........................ 596
Seat belt reminder light ......... 597
SRS airbags .......................... 596
Tire pressure warning light.... 598
VSC/TRAC ............................ 597
Warning messages .................. 604
Washer Checking ............................... 540
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