differential TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. F ailure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may move suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 506)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspe nsion joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc .

2134-1. Before driving
4
Driving
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train com ponents
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing ), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has bee n driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Book let” or
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gra dually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combinat ion.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that sw aying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

3384-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deteriorat ion in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firm ness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

5468-1. 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 the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

600Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 44
Battery precautions ............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 182
Power back window precautions ......................... 178
Power window lock switch .... 172
Power window precautions ... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 131
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 131
Cleaning ........................... 400, 403 Aluminum wheels.................. 400
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock
*
Compass .................................. 394
Condenser ................................ 420
Console box ............................. 363
Coolant ..................................... 418 Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Cooling system ........................ 418 Engine overheating ............... 529
CRS ............................................. 59 Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 280
Cup holders ............................. 370
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 564
Daytime running light system.................................... 237
Deck hooks .............................. 377
Defogger Back window................. 342, 349
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Windshield .................... 342, 349
Differential................................ 546
Dimensions .............................. 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 216
Display Drive information .................. 111
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 280
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 272
Multi-information display ....... 110
Trip information..................... 110
Warning message................. 493
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 412
Door lock .................................. 127 Doors .................................... 127
Key ....................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote control ........ 128
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605Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 412
General maintenance ........... 408
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 406
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 407
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 485
Manual headlight leveling dial .......................................... 236
Map holder ............................... 366
Master warning light........ 486, 493
Meter Indicators .............................. 102
Instrument panel light control................................. 107
Meters ................................... 105
Multi-information display ....... 110
Warning lights ....................... 101
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 164
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 342, 349
Outside rear view mirrors...... 167
Vanity mirrors........................ 378
Moon roof ................................. 179 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 180
Jam protection function......... 179
Operation .............................. 179
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display........ 110 Customizing vehicle features .............................. 564
Drive information .................. 111
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 280
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 272
Settings................................. 114
Trip information..................... 110
Warning message................. 493
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ......................... 105, 107
Off-road precaution s ............... 335
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 543
Differential oil ........................ 546
Transfer oil............................ 547
Opener Hood ..................................... 414
Outer foot lights
Location ................................ 357
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 550
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 167 Adjusting and folding ............ 167
Blind spot monitor ................. 305
Mirror position memory ......... 152
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 342, 349
Outside temperature display.................................... 105
Overhead console ................... 369
Overheating ............................. 529M
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.