2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA engine

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When trouble arises
585
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

586 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates C.
Check the engine coolant level.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and
under the vehicle.
Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 609)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
● “ENGINE COOLANT HOT” is shown on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display).
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC ( P. 2 2 7 232, 233)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.

594 6-1. Specifications
Vehicle capacity weightRegular Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 603)*2: With towing package*3: Without option
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
GSK50L-TRADKA 4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard 1495 lb. (675 kg)
GSK51L-THADKA Long 1575 lb. (710 kg)
UCK50L-TRADKA
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1730 lb. (780 kg)
1655 lb. (750 kg)
*2
UCK51L-THADKA Long1830 lb. (830 kg)
1755 lb. (795 kg)*2
UCK55L-TRADKA 4WDStandard
1670 lb. (755 kg)
1595 lb. (720 kg)*2
UCK56L-THADKA Long1765 lb. (800 kg)
1690 lb. (765 kg)*2
USK50L-TRTDKA
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1660 lb. (750 kg)
1585 lb. (715 kg)*2
USK51L-THTDKA Long1975 lb. (895 kg)
1900 lb. (860 kg)*2
2045 lb. (925 kg)*3
USK55L-TRTDKA 4WDStandard
1605 lb. (725 kg)
1530 lb. (690 kg)*2
USK56L-THTDKA Long1910 lb. (865 kg)
1835 lb. (830 kg)*2
USK55L-TRTDGA 5.7 L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WDStandard
1605 lb. (725 kg)
1530 lb. (690 kg)*2
USK56L-THTDGA Long1910 lb. (865 kg)
1835 lb. (830 kg)*2

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Double Cab models
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
GSK51L-CRASKA 4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard1300 lb. (585 kg)
UCK51L-CRASKA
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1415 lb. (640 kg)
1340 lb. (605 kg)
*2
UCK51L-CRALKA 1450 lb. (655 kg)
1375 lb. (620 kg)*2
UCK52L-CHASKALong 1305 lb. (590 kg)*2
UCK56L-CRASKA
4WD
Standard
1330 lb. (600 kg)
1255 lb. (565 kg)
*2
UCK56L-CRALKA 1360 lb. (615 kg)
1285 lb. (580 kg)*2
UCK57L-CHASKALong 1220 lb. (550 kg)*2
USK51L-CRTSKA
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1550 lb. (700 kg)
1475 lb. (665 kg)
*2
USK51L-CRTLKA 1590 lb. (720 kg)
1515 lb. (685 kg)*2
USK52L-CHTSKALong 1455 lb. (655 kg)*2
USK56L-CRTSKA
4WD
Standard
1470 lb. (665 kg)
1395 lb. (630 kg)
*2
USK56L-CRTLKA 1505 lb. (680 kg)
1430 lb. (645 kg)*2
USK57L-CHTSKALong 1365 lb. (615 kg)*2

596 6-1. Specifications
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 603)*2: With towing packageCrewMax models
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
USK56L-CRTSGA 5.7 L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WD
Standard 1470 lb. (665 kg)
1395 lb. (630 kg)
*2
USK56L-CRTLGA 1505 lb. (680 kg)
1430 lb. (645 kg)*2
USK57L-CHTSGA Long 1365 lb. (615 kg)*2
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
UCK51L-PSASKA
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE) engine 2WD
Short 1335 lb. (605 kg)
1260 lb. (570 kg)
*2
1225 lb. (555 kg)*3
UCK51L-PSALKA 1360 lb. (615 kg)
1285 lb. (580 kg)*2
1250 lb. (565 kg)*3
UCK56L-PSASKA
4WD1260 lb. (570 kg)
1185 lb. (535 kg)*2
1150 lb. (520 kg)*3
UCK56L-PSALKA 1280 lb. (580 kg)
1205 lb. (545 kg)*2
1170 lb. (530 kg)*3

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 603)*2: With towing package or electric moon roof*3: With towing package and electric moon roof
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
USK51L-PSTSKA
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
Short 1470 lb. (665 kg)
1395 lb. (630 kg)
*2
1360 lb. (615 kg)*3
USK51L-PSTLKA 1530 lb. (690 kg)
1455 lb. (655 kg)*2
1420 lb. (640 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTSKA
4WD1400 lb. (635 kg)
1325 lb. (600 kg)*2
1290 lb. (585 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTLKA 1420 lb. (640 kg)
1345 lb. (610 kg)*2
1310 lb. (590 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTSGA 5.7 L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WD 1400 lb. (635 kg)
1325 lb. (600 kg)*2
1290 lb. (585 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTLGA 1420 lb. (640 kg)
1345 lb. (610 kg)*2
1310 lb. (590 kg)*3