2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA automatic transmission

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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.
and
(Flashing) Slip indicator and VSC
OFF indicator (Flashing)
The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The A-TRAC or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the right front pas-
senger to fasten his/her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-infor mation display)
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 messageDetails
(Flashing) Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds and the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature warning light comes on.
If a warning is shown on the multi- information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact your Toyota dealer.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid
capacity
*
4.0 L V6
(1GR-FE)
engine 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE)
engine Vehicles without towing package
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engineVehicles without towing package
11.0 qt. (10.4 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
Oil capacity 1.2 qt. (1.12 L, 1.0 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

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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
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 276, 285
ABS ........................................... 230
Accessory meter ...................... 204
Active traction control system .................................... 230
Air conditioning filter............... 507
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 507
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 276
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 285
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 118
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 123
Airbag warning light............... 546
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 119
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 125
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 131
General airbag
precautions ......................... 122
Locations of airbags .............. 115
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 126
Passenger airbag off switch .......................... 127, 146
Proper driving posture ........................ 113, 122
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 129
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 119
Side airbag precautions ........ 124
SRS airbags .......................... 115
Alarm ......................................... 110
Antenna..................................... 304
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 546 Anti-lock brake system .......... 230
Armrest ..................................... 444
Ashtray ..................................... 429
Audio input ............................... 325
Audio remote controls ............ 327
Audio system A/V input adapter .................. 350
Antenna................................. 304
Audio input ............................ 325
Audio visual input .................. 350
AUX adapter ......................... 325
CD player/changer ................ 307
DVD player............................ 336
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 314
Optimal use ........................... 323
Portable music player ........... 325
Radio..................................... 301
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 329
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 327
Type ...................................... 298
Audio visual input.................... 350
AUTO LSD system ................... 227
Automatic light control system .................................... 208
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 180
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 577
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 183
AUX adapter ............................. 325
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 419
A/V input adapter ..................... 350
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 528
Wattage................................. 617
Back window Back window ........................... 96
Power back window ................ 97
Back window defogger............ 295A
B

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Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners................... 638
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch....... 129
Seatback table .......................... 445
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............75
ALR .........................................79
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................79
Child restraint system installation ........................... 144
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 463
ELR .........................................79
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................79
How to wear your seat belt......75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................80
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............79
Reminder buzzer ........... 547, 549
Reminder light ....................... 547
Seat belt extenders .................80
Seat belt pretensioners ...........78
Seat heaters.............................. 442
Seating capacity....................... 244
Seats Adjustment ........................58, 63
Adjustment precautions.....62, 66
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 144
Cleaning ................................ 462
Folding down the rear seat .......................................65
Folding down the rear seat precaution .............................66
Folding passenger’s seat
(vehicles with seatback
table ......................................61
Front seat adjustment .............58 Front seat adjustment
precautions ........................... 62
Driver’s seat position memory................................. 68
Head restraint ......................... 71
Properly sitting in the seat..... 113
Raising the bottom cushion ................................. 64
Seat heaters.......................... 442
Service reminder indicators .............................. 196
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ............................ 577
Shift lock system ..................... 577
Shopping bag hooks ............... 448
Side airbags ............................. 115
Side doors .................................. 47
Side marker lights Replacing ...................... 526, 528
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage................................. 617
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 88
Mirror position memory ........... 68
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 615
Replacing .............................. 567
Spare tire .............................. 558
Spark plug ................................ 610
Specifications .......................... 590
Speedometer ............................ 188
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags ........... 115
Front airbags ......................... 115
Passenger airbag off switch.................................. 127
Precautions ........................... 122
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................. 129
Side airbags .......................... 115
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TowingBumper towing ...................... 261
Dinghy towing........................ 272
Emergency towing................. 535
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 260
Trailer towing......................... 250
Traction control........................ 230
TRAC ......................................... 230
Trip information ....................... 198
Trip meter ................................. 192
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 525, 528
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 617
Valet key .....................................42
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 425
Wattage ................................. 617
Vanity mirrors........................... 425
Vehicle identification number ................................... 603
Vehicle stability control........... 230
VSC............................................ 230
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 545
Key reminder ...................50, 549
Open door ..................... 547, 549
Seat belt reminder ......... 547, 549
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 546
Airbag system ....................... 546
Anti-lock brake system .......... 546
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 547
Brake assist system .............. 546
Brake system ........................ 545
Charging system .... ............... 545
Electronic engine control system ................................ 546
Engine oil pressure ............... 546 Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer ................... 549
Driver’s seat belt ................... 547
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 546
Front passenger’s seat belt .............................. 547
Low brake fluid ...................... 545
Low engine oil pressure ........ 546
Low fuel level ................ 548, 556
Low tire inflation
pressure.............................. 548
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 546
Master warning light .............. 548
Open door ............................. 547
Pretensioners ........................ 546
Seat belt reminder light ......... 547
SRS airbags .......................... 546
Tire pressure warning light.... 548
VSC/TRAC ............................ 547
Warning messages .................. 554
Washer Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 246
Switch ................................... 211
Washing and waxing ............... 460
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 244
Cargo weight rating ............... 644
Gross axle weight rating ....... 648
Gross vehicle weight rating ... 648
Vehicle capacity weight......... 594
Towing capacity .................... 598
Load limits ............................. 244
Weight ........... 594, 598, 644, 648
Wheels ...................................... 505
Window glasses ............ 94, 96, 97
Window lock switch................... 95
Windows Back window defogger .......... 295
Power back window ................ 97
Power windows ....................... 94
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 548
or
P. 545 P. 547
P. 545 P. 548
P. 546 P. 547
P. 548
or
P. 5 4 6P. 547
P. 5 4 8P. 547
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 5 4 6
P. 5 4 7
P. 5 4 8
P. 5 4 6
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
Low washer fluid
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Master warning light
Slip indicator*
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
The warning message is displayedP. 554If a warning message is displayed