2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA maintenance

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Spare fuses
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do−it−yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
6, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do −
it −yourself maintenance, see “Parts and
tools”.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
Fuse locations Doityourself service
precautions

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level 280
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Checking the engine coolant level 282
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Checking the radiator and condenser 284
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Checking brake fluid 284
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Checking power steering fluid 285
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Checking tire inflation pressure 286
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Checking and replacing tires 289
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Rotating tires 291
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Installing snow tires and chains 292
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Replacing wheels 294
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Aluminum wheel precautions 294
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With a spare tire of different
wheel type from the installed
tires To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er’s Manual Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a fl
at tire” in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out −
of −balance wheels, or severe braking.
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires.
Also, on fourwheel drive models, all
the tires must be the same brand and
have the same tread patterns.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
Installing snow tires and
chains

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition 296
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Battery recharging precautions 298
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Checking and replacing fuses 298
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Adding washer fluid 299
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Replacing light bulbs 300
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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Tw o −wheel drive models
2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four −wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T
−IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transmission perfor-
mance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90 DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Front1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
Tw o −wheel drive models
Standard differential
3.80 (4.0, 3.3)
Limited− slip differential
3.15 (3.3, 2.8)
Four −wheel drive models
Standard differential 3.50 (3.7, 3.1)
Limited− slip differential
2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Oil type: Standard differentialHypoid gear oil API GL −5
Limited− slip differential
Hypoid gear oil for limited −slip differ-
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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
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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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Radiator
Checking the radiator 284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant, Engine 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rear console box173,174
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Rear side windows 20
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Rear step bumper 196
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Rear view mirror
Anti −glare inside 88
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Rear view mirrors
Folding 88
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Outside 87
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Power 87
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Rear window 21
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Remote keyless entry system 14,258 . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S.
owners 320
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S
Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seating capacity 208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicator 104 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side steps 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 241,242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs
Twin ground electrode spark plugs 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications 308
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SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Tilt steering wheel 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering switches, Audio remote control 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
StepSide bed 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swing −up rear seats 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Emergency flasher 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror heaters 98 . . . . . .
Overdrive 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag manual on −off 56 . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 96,97 . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 102
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Tailgate 22
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Theft prevention labels 199
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Three −way catalytic converters 190 . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 86
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Changing 239
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Checking and replacing 289
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Flat tire 239
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Inflation pressure 286,316
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Replacing wheels 294
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Rotating tires 291
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Size 202,316
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Snow tires and chains 292
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Spare 241,242
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Symbols 200
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 201 . . . . . .
Tire related terms 205
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Tools 241,242
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To w i n g
Capacity 208
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Dinghy towing 219
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Emergency towing 254,255
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Emergency towing hook precautions 256
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 252
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Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 257 . . . . . . .
Trailer 220
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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system 24
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Trailer towing 220
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Trip meter 103
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Turn signals 92
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TVIP 24
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Types of tires 211
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