tow TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 (in English) Owner's Manual

1854-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high w hile driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while TOW/HAUL mode is select ed (if
equipped)
■ Restraining the engine out put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine o utput may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warnin g mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
●
While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Co ntrol so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
•Deactivate TRAC (P. 323)
• When the AUTO LSD system is turned on. (P. 318)
• 4WD models: The four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” pos ition.
(P. 315)

1864-1. Before driving
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following prec autions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or wh enever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 551)
■ When turning off the engine
The emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after
the engine is turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal
performance of the emission system.

1924-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 195)
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 538
Total load capacity means the co mbined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: P. 5 3 7
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity , do
not exceed the tota l load capacity.
◆TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): P. 201
TWR means the maximum gross trai ler weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number o f occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading inform ation label.
(  P. 442)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci ty,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rati ng) and cargo capacity.

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
Trailer towing
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additi onal
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-car-
rying vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on
handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consump-
tion. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not ov er-
load your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equipm ent, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly a nd used properly, and that you
employ the requisite driving habits. (P. 214)
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brake s,
the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating
conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.

1984-1. Before driving
■GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the
trailer).
■GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehi-
cle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.
■GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).
Towing related terms
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will
reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and
GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is r ecommended
to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.
■
Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
■Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. ( P. 205)
(With brakes)
(Without brakes)

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR*5 and TWR*5
Double Cab models
GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing
TWR
*5: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeGCWRTWR
USK51L- CRTSKA
3UR-FE engine 2WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28300 lb.
(3760 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*310200 lb.
(4625 kg)
*3
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*410100 lb.
(4580 kg)
*4
USK51L- CRTLKA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28200 lb.
(3715 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*310200 lb.
(4625 kg)
*3
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*410100 lb.
(4580 kg)
*4
USK52L-
CHTSKA Long14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28100 lb.
(3670 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*310100 lb.
(4580 kg)
*3
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*410000 lb.
(4535 kg)
*4

2024-1. Before driving
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 541)
*2: Vehicles without towing package
*3: Vehicles with towing package
*4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tankUSK56L-
CRTSKA
3UR-FE engine 4WDStandard 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*28000 lb.
(3625 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*39900 lb.
(4490 kg)
*3
15820 lb.
(7175 kg)
*49600 lb.
(4355 kg)
*4
USK56L- CRTLKA 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27900 lb.
(3580 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*39900 lb.
(4490 kg)
*3
15310 lb.
(6945 kg)
*49100 lb.
(4125 kg)
*4
USK57L-
CHTSKA Long14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*39800 lb.
(4445 kg)
*3
15620 lb.
(7085 kg)
*49300 lb.
(4215 kg)
*4
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeGCWRTWR

2044-1. Before driving
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 541)
*2: Vehicles without towing package
*3: Vehicles with towing package
*4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank
■Unbraked TWR*5
1000 lb. (453 kg)
USK56L-
PSTZKA 3UR-FE
engine 4WD Short 14000 lb.
(6350 kg)
*27800 lb.
(3535 kg)
*2
16000 lb.
(7255 kg)
*39800 lb.
(4445 kg)
*3
15160 lb.
(6875 kg)
*48800 lb.
(3990 kg)
*4
*5: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeGCWRTWR