power steering fluid TOYOTA TUNDRA 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 553)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 550)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 549)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 545)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 552)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 550)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 555)
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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 588)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 552) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 550) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 565) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 555) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 555)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 545)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 549)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 546)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 550)
Fuse box ( P. 577)
Battery ( P. 553)
Radiator ( P. 550)
Condenser ( P. 550)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 552)

544 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engines
Washer fluid tank (P. 555)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 545)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 549)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 546)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 550)
Fuse box ( P. 577)
Battery ( P. 553)
Radiator ( P. 550)
Condenser ( P. 550)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 552)

552 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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.
*4
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light
• Comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
• Flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system
(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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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6-1. Specifications
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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  0.24 in. (1  6 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
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 538
General maintenance ........... 534
Maintenance data ................. 658
Maintenance requirements ... 532
Vehicle exterior..................... 526
Vehicle interior...................... 529
Maintenance data .................... 533
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 307
Manual headlight leveling dial.......................................... 212
Master warning light ....... 611, 619
Map holder ............................... 470
Meter Accessory meter................... 207
Instrument panel light control ................................ 194
Meters .................................. 189
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 88
Side mirror heaters ....... 315, 317
Side mirrors ............................ 91
Vanity mirrors ....................... 489
Moon roof................................. 105
MP3 disc................................... 341
Multi-information display ................................... 200
Noise from under vehicle ......... 36
Odometer ................................. 189
Off-road precautions............... 257
Oil Engine oil.............................. 545
Warning light ................ 609, 611
Opener
Hood ..................................... 542
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 91 Outside temperature
display ....................................491
Overhead console ....................477
Overheating, Engine ................651
Parking assist...........................227
Parking brake ...........................187
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............591
Switch....................................210
Wattage .................................680
Pen holder ................................473
Personal lights Switch....................................457
Wattage .................................680
Power back window .................102
Power outlet .....................493, 498
Power steering Fluid ..............................552, 677
Power windows ..........................96
Radiator ....................................550
Radio .........................................324
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................65
Folding down ...........................67
Raising the bottom cushion .....66
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................390
Rear seat entertainment
system controller battery......396
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............594
Switch....................................210
Rear seat adjustment.................65
Rear seat adjustment precautions ..............................68
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............594
Switch....................................186
Wattage .................................680M
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Inflation pressure sensor ....... 558
Replacing .............................. 623
Rotating tires ......................... 557
Size ....................................... 678
Snow tires ............................. 267
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 558
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 557, 611
Warning light ......................... 611
Tissue pocket ........................... 475
Tools ......................................... 623
Total load capacity................... 265
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 184
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 283
Dinghy towing........................ 294
Emergency towing................. 601
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 281
Trailer towing......................... 271
Traction control........................ 249
TRAC ......................................... 249
Trip information ....................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 193
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 489
Wattage ................................. 680
Vanity mirrors........................... 489
Vehicle identification number ................................... 668
Vehicle stability control........... 249
VSC............................................ 249 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 609
Key reminder................... 53, 614
Open door ..................... 611, 613
Seat belt reminder......... 611, 614
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 610
Airbag system ....................... 610
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 610
Brake assist system .............. 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system .... ............... 609
Electronic engine control system ................................ 610
Engine oil pressure ............... 609
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 614
Driver’s seat belt ................... 611
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 610
Front passenger’s
seat belt .............................. 611
Low brake fluid ...................... 609
Low engine oil pressure ........ 609
Low fuel level ................ 611, 620
Low tire inflation pressure.............................. 611
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 611
Open door ............................. 611
Power steering warning light ..................................... 610
Pretensioners ........................ 610
Seat belt reminder light ......... 611
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Tire pressure warning light.... 611
VSC/TRAC ............................ 610
Warning messages .................. 619
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