automatic transmission TOYOTA TUNDRA 2020 (in English) User Guide

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When trouble arises
7-2. 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
7-2. 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.

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
The 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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Engine Stopped

Stop In a Safe Place
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
CHECK
TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
Parking Assist Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer

4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is to highA 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.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Standard fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Large fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.8 gal.
(14.4 L, 3.2 lmp.gal.) or less A buzzer also sounds.
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
High Transmission
Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual
Release
Parking Brake
(U.S.A) (Canada)
Windshield
Washer Fluid Low
Clean Parking Assist Sensor
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable
Fuel Low

5317-2. 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. 491)

5448-1. Specifications
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front (4WD models) 2.2 qt. (2.05 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Double Cab
models
With standard bed
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
With long bed
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
CrewMax
models
2WD models
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 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 .

5458-1. 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).
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
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

596Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 340, 347Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 347
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 320 Function ................................ 320
Warning light ......................... 484
Air conditioning filter .............. 446
Air conditioning system ............................ 340, 347
Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 347
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 49
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 44
Airbag warning light .............. 483
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
General airbag precautions .... 44
Locations of airbags................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49 Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 45
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm Alarm ...................................... 95
Warning buzzer ............ 483, 491
Anchor brackets ........................ 63
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 138
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 320 Function ................................ 320
Warning light......................... 484
Armrest..................................... 383
Assist grips .............................. 384
Audio input
*
Audio remote control switches*
AUX port*
AUTO LSD system................... 318
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system.................................... 234
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 225
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 229
TOW/HAUL switch................ 228
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 373
Back window
Back window......................... 175
Power back window .............. 176
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Battery ...................................... 422 If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 523
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 331
Warning light......................... 483
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If the warning message is displayed......................... 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you lose your keys ............. 123
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 481
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 473
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If your vehicle overheats ....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 472
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 217
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 217
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 217
Identification number ............ 539
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 217
Immobilizer system ................. 85
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant ......................... 418 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 407
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 217 Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 544
Brake .................................... 545
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244 Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 548
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
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Seating capacity ...................... 195
Seats, Front .............................. 147Adjustment ............................ 147
Adjustment precautions ........ 149
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access
system ......... ....................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 32
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Seats, Rear ............................... 150
Adjustment precautions ........ 151
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Head restraints ..................... 157
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 150
Sensor Automatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 254
Inside rear view mirror .......... 166
Intuitive parking assist .......... 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 272
Radar sensor ........................ 254
Service reminder indicators ... 100
Shift lever ................................. 225 Automatic transmission......... 225
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 229
Shift lock system ..................... 229
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 127 Side marker lights ................... 234
Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Side mirrors ............................. 167 Adjusting and folding ............ 167
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 305
Mirror position memory ......... 152
Side turn signal lights ............. 232 Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 466
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
Smart key system .................... 138
Antenna location ................... 138
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the engine ............... 217
Warning message................. 500
Snow tires ................................ 333
Spare tire .................................. 504 Inflation pressure .................. 546
Replacing.............................. 504
Storage location.................... 505
Spark plug ................................ 543
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer............................ 105
Steering Column lock release ............. 218
Steering wheel
Adjustment.................... 161, 162
Steering wheel position memory ................. 152
Steering wheel audio switches
*
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Storage box.............................. 375
Storage feature ........................ 360
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 378