Transmission fluid TOYOTA TUNDRA 2013 2.G Owners Manual

190 2-2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
P. 200
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

192 2-2. Instrument cluster
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Voltmeter (if equipped)
Displays the charge state.
Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)
Displays the engine oil pressure.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if equipped)
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

194 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 654)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)

541
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 590)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 554)• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 552)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 567)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 557)
• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

554 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.

5
When trouble arises
609
5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
(if equipped)
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal (if equipped)
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle con-
tinually points higher than normal (if equipped)
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

614 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*4
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing lightWhen the light comes on:
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until
the light goes off.
If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle
again. If the light does
not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
When the light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in
the automatic transmis-
sion system. Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pres-
sure such as
• Natural causes
( P. 617)
• Flat tire ( P. 626) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the speci-
fied level.
The light will turn off
after a few minutes.
In case the light
does not turn off
even if the tire infla-
tion pressure is
adjusted, have the
system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning sys-
tem ( P. 619) Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

5
When trouble arises
623
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.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed. The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Open door warning light
also comes on. Make sure that all of
the doors are closed.
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait
until the light goes off.
If the light goes off,
you may start the
vehicle again. If the
light does not go off,
contact your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction
in the automatic trans-
mission system A buzzer also sounds. Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.

680 6-1. Specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid
capacity*
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8
(1UR-FE)
engine
Vehicles without
towing package2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package2WD models
12.2 qt. (11.5 L, 10.1 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp.qt.)
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engineVehicles without
towing package
11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Oil capacity 1.2 qt. (1.12 L, 1.0 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

681
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  0.24 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