transmission fluid TOYOTA TUNDRA 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(  P. 492)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 490)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 488)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 486)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 518)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 521)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering
fluid level

(
P. 491)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
(
P. 490)

Tire inflation
pressure
(  P. 507)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 494)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
WARNING
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
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.
Battery
1
2
3
4
5
1
2

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge cont inually points lower than normal
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is dis -
played
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assistThe malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is to high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately 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 vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Parking Assist
Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
High Transmission Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual
Release
Parking Brake
(U.S.A) (Canada)

5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
( P. 555)

6069-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capac-
ity
*
1UR-FE engine
2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
3UR-FE
and
3UR-FBE
enginesVehicles 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
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission .
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W

6079-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*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).
Ty p e A
Brakes
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 typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP255/70R18 112T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

658Alphabetical index
iPod............................... 328, 347
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 342
Portable music player.......... 328, 347, 351, 355
Radio .................................... 340
Setup menu .......................... 329
USB memory ................ 328, 351
AUTO LSD system ................... 299
Automatic High Beam ............. 211
Automatic light control system .................................... 206
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission......... 197
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 201
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 200
AUX port ........................... 328, 355
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 445
Back window Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 609
Battery ...................................... 492 If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 582
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 312
Warning light ......................... 547
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 286
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....... ......... 363, 369
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 363, 370
Bottle holders .......................... 444
Brake Fluid ...................................... 490
Parking brake........................ 205
Warning buzzer..................... 547
Warning light ......................... 547 Brake assist ............................. 301
Brake Override System ........... 161
Break-in tips............................. 162
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 97
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 286
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 290
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 293
Camper information ................ 646
Card holder .............................. 436
Care .................................. 470, 473 Aluminum wheels ................. 471
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior .................................. 473
Seat belts.............................. 474
Cargo capacity......................... 171
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 431
Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Wattage ................................ 609
CD player.................................. 342
Certification label ............ 176, 600
Chains ...................................... 313
Child restraint system............... 56 Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 62
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 64
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661Alphabetical index
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 486Capacity ................................ 602
Checking ............................... 486
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 477
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 195
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 429
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
FFV .................................... 221, 610
Flat tire...................................... 565
Flex-fuel ............................ 221, 610
Flexible fuel vehicle......... 221, 610
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 606
Brake .................................... 607
Washer ................................. 494
Fog lights ................................. 216
Replacing light bulbs............. 530
Switch ................................... 216
Wattage ................................ 609
Foot well light .......................... 429
Four-wheel drive system ........ 296
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights ............... 430
Front seats ............................... 123 Adjustment ............................ 123
Cleaning................................ 473
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 128
Head restraints ..................... 132
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 426
Seat position memory ........... 128 Seat ventilators ..................... 426
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Wattage ................................ 609
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 609
Fuel ........................................... 601
Capacity................................ 601
Fuel gauge.............................. 95
Fuel pump shut off system ... 546
Gas station information......... 672
Information............................ 610
Refueling .............................. 220
Type.............................. 221, 601
Warning light......................... 548
Warning message................. 558
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption ....................... 107
Current fuel consumption ..... 107
Fuel filler door ......................... 220
Fuel pump shut off system..... 546
Fuses ........................................ 518
Garage door opener ................ 456
Gas station information .......... 672
Gauges ....................................... 95
Glove box ................................. 434
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