2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA brake fluid

478 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 492)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 479)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 484)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 481)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 486)
Fuse box ( P. 512)
Battery ( P. 489)
Radiator ( P. 486)
Condenser ( P. 486)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 488)

486 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator and condenserCheck the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e checked by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
CAUTION
■ When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
burns.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Rag or paper towel
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
■ If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
(if equipped)
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal (if equipped)
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle con-
tinually points higher than normal (if equipped)
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed. The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Open door warning light
also comes on. Make sure that all of
the doors are closed.
(Flashing) Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph (5
km/h).
A buzzer also sounds
intermittently. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.

614 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Pedal clearance *14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.20 in. (1  5 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Alphabetical index
Battery
Charging system warning
light .................................... 545
Checking .............................. 489
If the vehicle has discharged battery ............. 581
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 246
Bluetooth
............................... 364
Bottle holders .......................... 417
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer ........................ 228, 233
Brake system warning
light .................................... 545
Fluid...................................... 486
Parking brake ....................... 186
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................ 169
Camper information ................ 641
Card holder .............................. 403
Care Exterior ................................. 460
Interior .................................. 462
Seat belts ............................. 463
Cargo capacity ........................ 244
Cargo hooks ............................ 448
Cargo lamp Replacing light bulbs ............ 529
Switch ................................... 397
Wattage ................................ 617
CD changer .............................. 307
CD player ................................. 307
Certification label ............ 258, 603
Chains ...................................... 247
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 138
Booster seats, installation .... 155
Convertible seats, definition............................. 138
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 154 Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 131
Infant seats, definition ...........138
Infant seats, installation.........153
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........147, 150, 151
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................153
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........156, 158, 162
Passenger airbag off
switch .......................... 127, 146
Child safety Airbag precautions ................122
Battery precautions .......490, 583
Child restraint system............138
Child-protectors .......................49
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................80
Installing child restraints ........144
Moon roof precautions ..........102
Power window lock switch.......95
Power window precautions .....95
Removed wireless
remote control battery
precautions .........................511
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................82
Seat belt precautions ..............81
Seat heater precautions ........443
Child-protectors .........................49
Cigarette lighter .......................431
Cleaning Exterior ..................................460
Interior ...................................462
Seat belts ..............................463
Clock ........................................ 426
Compass ...................................455
Condenser ................................486
Console box .............................401
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............585
CRS ...........................................138
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