2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll −free:
1 −800 −331 −4331).
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of ve-
hicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll
−free at 1 −800 −424 −9393 (or
366 −0123 in Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S.
Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hot-
line.This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulation issued by the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on truck −camper
loading. Your Toyota dealer will help an-
swer any questions you may have as you
read this information.
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners Camper information—

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Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Standard cab models
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Access cab models (standard bed)
Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
Access cab models (StepSide bed)
Recommended location for
cargo center of gravity for
cargo weight rating
Rear end of
truck bed
Double cab models
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
Standard cab models A: 1186 mm (46.7 in.)
B: 1058 mm (41.7 in.)
Access cab models Standard bedA: 1186 mm (46.7 in.)
B: 1058 mm (41.7 in.)
StepSide bed A: 1158 mm (45.6 in.)
B: 1030 mm (40.6 in.)
Double cab models A: 1189 mm (46.8 in.)
B: 1062 mm (41.8 in.)
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
—Center of gravity location

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Camper center of gravity
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
CARGO WEIGHT RATING
Standard cab models 3 people, V6, 453 kg (1000 lb.)
3 people, V8, 476 kg (1050 lb.)Access cab models
5 people, V6, 295 kg (650 lb.)
6 people, V6, 204 kg (450 lb.)
6 people, V8, 2WD, Standard bed 295 kg (650 lb.)
6 people, V8, 2WD, StepSide bed 204 kg (450 lb.)
6 people, V8, 4WD, Standard bed 159 kg (350 lb.)
6 people, V8, 4WD, StepSide bed 91 kg (200 lb.)
Double cab models
6 people, V8, 2WD, 295 kg (650 lb.)
6 people, V8, 4WD, 181 kg (400 lb.)When the truck is used to carry a slide
−in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists of the manufacturer ’s camper
weight figure, the weight of installed addi-
tional camper equipment not included in
the manufacturer ’s camper weight figure,
the weight of camper cargo, and the
weight of passengers in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed
the truck’s cargo weight rating and the
camper ’s center of gravity should fall with-
in the truck’s recommended center of
gravity zone when installed.CAUTION
Be careful—overloading can cause
dangerous braking and handling prob-
lems, and can damage your vehicle
and its tires.
—Cargo weight rating and
proper matching

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Gross axle weight rating
Front GAWR Rear GAWR
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh on the front
and on the rear wheels separately to de-
termine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
These ratings are given on the vehicle
Certification Label which is located on the
door latch post on the left side of the
vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification”
in Section 2 for the Certification Label
location. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR
GAWRFront 1588 kg (3500 lb.)
Rear
Standard and access cab modelsV6 1615 kg (3560 lb.)
V8
Standard bed 1656 kg (3650 lb.)
StepSide bed
1615 kg (3560 lb.)
Double cab models 1706 kg (3760 lb.) GVWR
Tw o −wheel drive models
Standard cab models V6 2494 kg (5500 lb.)
V8 2858 kg (6300 lb.)
Access cab models V6 2585 kg (5700 lb.)
V8
Standard bed 2858 kg (6300 lb.)
StepSide bed
2726 kg (6010 lb.)
Double cab models 2993 kg (6600 lb.)
Four −wheel drive models
Standard cab models 2858 kg (6300 lb.)
Access cab models Standard bed 2858 kg (6300 lb.)
StepSide bed 2726 kg (6010 lb.)
Double cab models 2993 kg (6600 lb.)
If weight ratings are exceeded, move or
remove items to bring all weights below
the ratings.
—Gross axle and vehicle
weight ratings

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INDEX
Index
SECTION 10

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Publication No. OM34427U
Part No. 01999-34427
Printed in Japan 01-0408-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 170 . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 491 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1GR −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is
recommended.
2UZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
See page 341 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 100 L (26.4 gal., 22.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 439 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 444 through 452.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 478.
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