2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA check oil

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5VZ− FE engine
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
2UZ− FE engine
With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With manual transmission 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
With automatic transmission 5VZ− FE engine 9.9 (10.5, 8.7)
2UZ− FE engine 11.6 (12.3, 10.2) Coolant type:
“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to
avoid technical problems, we strongly
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long
Life Coolant” or equivalent.
With ethylene− glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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A
Access doors 14
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Adding washer fluid 299
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Adjustment
Front seats 32,33
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Seat belt 38
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Air conditioning system 158
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Airbags 47
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Aluminum wheel precautions 294
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 88 . . . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system warning
light 104
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Anti −theft steering column lock 112 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 262
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 260
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Washing and waxing 261
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Armrest 35
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Ashtray 166
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Audio remote controls 150
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Shift pattern 113
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Shifting speed 113
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 104
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Auxiliary boxes 171
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 23
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 296 . . . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 297 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 196 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Fluid level 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 196 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 123
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Break −in tips 187
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Brightness control 94
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C
Car audio system 128
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Carbon monoxide caution 191
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 208
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Capacity and distribution 209
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Stowage precautions 209
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Cargo lamp 95
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Cassette player 128
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Cassette tape holder 179
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Certification regulation label 197
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Checking and replacing fuses 298
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Checking brake fluid 284
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Checking the engine oil level 280
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condenser 284
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 57
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Installation 59,67
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 82,84
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Precautions 56
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Types of child restraint system 58 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 77,79
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Cigarette lighter 166
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Cleaning the interior 262
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Clock 166
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Clutch start cancel switch 126
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Coin holder 175,177
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Cold weather
Operation 218
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Compact disc and cassette tape holder
Cassette tape holder 177,178
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Compact disc holder 177,178
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Compact disc changer 128
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Compact disc changer controller 128 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 128
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 284
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Console box
Rear 173,174
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,6
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Cooling system
Coolant level 282
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Engine overheating 238
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Radiator and reservoir 282
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Radiator cap 238
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Winter driving tips 218
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Corrosion prevention 260
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Cranking hold function 214
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Cruise control 123
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Cup holders 179
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D
Differential, Limited slip 197
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 92
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Dinghy towing 219
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Directional signals 92
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Discharge warning light 104
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 276
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Service precautions 274
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 269 . . . . .
Doors
Access door 14
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Front door 12
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 104 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 104 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 113
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Driving tips 214
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Manual transmission 117
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Driving tips
Driving tips in various conditions 215 . . . . .
Driving with a manual transmission 117
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Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Economical driving 230
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Good driving practice 113,117
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Winter driving tips 218
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During
Break −in 187
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 296,297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 274 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 93 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase the engine speed 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your remote keyless entry transmitter 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 251 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 234 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 270 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 214 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 282 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust gas caution 191
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Hood release 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure gauge 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converters 190 . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature
gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil
Winter driving tips 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil pressure gauge 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flasher, Headlight 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire
After changing wheels 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing tire 247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack point 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking precautions 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jacking up 246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loosening wheel nuts 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lowering vehicle 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstalling wheel ornament 249 . . . . . . . . .

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Stop/tail/rear side marker
lights 303,304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior
Ignition switch light 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal light 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step light 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited slip differential 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load capacity 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Front doors 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning
light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do −it−yourself maintenance 274 . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 266 . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 270 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 104 . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 104 . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission
Driving with a manual transmission 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed
Automatic transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror
Anti −glare inside rear view 88
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Mirrors
Folding rear view 88
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Outside rear view 87
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Power rear view 87
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Vanity 90
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N
New vehicle break −in 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note pad holder 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer 103
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Off −road driving precautions 217
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Off −road vehicle precautions 186
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Oil
Consumption 192
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Power steering 285
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Pressure gauge 101
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Viscosity and grade 280
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Oil consumption 192
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Open door warning light 104
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Operation in foreign countries 189
. . . . . . . . . Outside rear view mirror heaters 98
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Overdrive switch 113
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Overheating, Engine 238
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Overheating, Engine coolant 100
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Overview
Engine compartment 272
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P
Parking brake
Operation 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder light 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag manual on −off
switch 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view mirror control 87 . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear window 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering
Fluid level 285 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power window switches 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preloaders
(seat belt pretensioners) 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pretensioners
(seat belt pretensioners) 45
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 260
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R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .