2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA battery

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Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do− it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7 −2 for details about en-
gine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada). Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition 466
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Battery recharging precautions 468
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Checking and replacing fuses 468
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Adding washer fluid 470
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Replacing light bulbs 470
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SECTION 7 3

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Terminals
Ground cable
Hold −down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
holddown clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold −down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery c ondition—
—Precautions —Checking battery exterior

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
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Clear or light
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
—Checking battery c ondition

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During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Good Blown
Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
Good Blown
Ty p e C
Good Blown
Ty p e D
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
With filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: 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 10.4 (11.0, 9.2)
With automatic transmission 4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
10.3 (10.9, 9.1)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
Standard and access cab models 12.6 (13.0, 11.1)
Double cab models
12.8 (13.5, 11.3) Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use 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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Engine compartment
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)
1. MIR HTR 15 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
2. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
3. TOW BRK 30 A (with towing pack- age): Trailer brake controller
4. SUB BATT 30 A (with towing pack- age): Trailer sub battery
5. TOW TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
6. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
7. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
8. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse 9. SPARE 10 A:
Spare fuse
10. PWR OUTLET 1 15 A: Power outlets
11. ECUB 5 A: Vehicle stability control
system, front pass enger occupant clas-
sification system
12. HLP RH 10 A: Right−hand headlight
(high beam)
13. PWR OUTLET 2 15 A: Power outlet
14. DOME 10 A: Interior light, personal
lights, vanity light, ignition switch light,
step light, door courtesy lights, open
door warning light
15. HLP LH 10 A : Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
16. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, leak detection pump, emis-
sion control system
17. RADIO 25 A: Audio system
18. HEAD RL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
19. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
20. A/F 20 A: A/F sensor
21. HEAD LL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Left−hand headlight (low
beam)
Fuses (standard and access
cab models)

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A
“AUTO LSD” system 201
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Access doors 24
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Adding washer fluid 469
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Adjustment
Front seats 54,55
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Seat belt 63
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Air conditioning system 306
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Airbags 75,85,92,102,108
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Aluminum wheel precautions 464
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 156 . . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system
warning light 178
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Anti −theft steering column lock 190 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 431
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 428
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Washing and waxing 429
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Armrest 62
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Ashtray 327
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Audio system 218,242
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Audio/video system 251
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Audio/video system operating tips 299 . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 191
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Shift pattern 191
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Shifting speed 191
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Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 178
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Auxiliary boxes 335
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 42
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B
Back window 38
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Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 171
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Battery
Checking battery condition 466
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Gas caution 466
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Handling safety 466
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Recharging precautions 467
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Winter driving tips 386
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Before starting the engine 382
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 364 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 358
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Brake system warning light and buzzer 178
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Brakes
Fluid level 453,454
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Pad wear limit indicators 364
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Parking 213
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Break −in tips 351
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Brightness control 164
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 355
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 376
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Capacity and distribution 377
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Stowage precautions 377
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Cargo lamp 168
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Cargo net hooks 346
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Cassette player 218
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Cassette tape holder 342
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Center vents 313
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365
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Charging system warning light 178
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Checking and replacing fuses 468
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Checking brake fluid 453,454
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Checking the engine oil level 450
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Checking the radiator and condenser 453
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 117
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Installation 119,128
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 146,148,150 . . . . . . . .
Precautions 115
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Types of child restraint system 118 . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 138,140,144
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Cigarette lighter 327
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Cleaning the interior 431
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Clock 327
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Coin holder 338,339,340
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Cold weather
Operation 386
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Compact disc and cassette tape holder
Cassette tape holder 341,342
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Compact disc holder 341,342
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Compact disc changer 218
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Compact disc changer controller 218 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 218
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Compass 323
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 453
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Console box
Rear 336,337
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,7,11
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