2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA battery

584 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg)
in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing it by two

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6-2. Customization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 9 9
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 483
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 494
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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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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Cruise control........................... 214
Cup holders .............................. 414
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features..... 200, 633
Daytime running light system .................................... 208
Deck hooks ............................... 447
Defogger Back window ......................... 295
Side mirrors ................... 293, 295
Dimension................................. 590
Dinghy towing .......................... 272
Display Trip information ..................... 198
Warning message ................. 554
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 471
Doors Door glasses ...........................94
Door lock ...........................44, 48
Open door warning........547, 555
Side doors ...............................47
Side mirrors .............................88
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 547, 549
Driver’s seat belt reminder light................. 547, 549
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 113
Driving assist systems........... 230
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 246
Driving position memory...........68
DVD player ................................ 336
Emergency flashers ................. 534
Emergency flashers switch..... 534
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 512
If the engine will not start ...... 575 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 577
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 581
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 545
If the warning light turns on........................................ 545
If the warning message is displayed ......................... 554
If you have a flat tire ............. 558
If you lose your keys ............. 580
If you think something is wrong .............................. 541
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 535
If your vehicle overheats ....... 585
Engine
Compartment ........................ 476
Engine switch ........................ 177
Exhaust gas .......................... 174
Hood ..................................... 475
How to start the engine ................................. 177
Identification number............. 604
If the engine will not start ...... 575
Ignition switch ...................... 177
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Overheating .......................... 585
Warning light ......................... 546
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 609
Checking ............................... 484
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 246
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 108
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 607
Checking ............................... 479
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Alphabetical index
Meter
Accessory meter................... 204
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 193
Meters .................................. 188
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 85
Side mirror heaters ....... 293, 295
Side mirrors ............................ 88
Vanity mirrors ....................... 425
Moon roof................................... 99
MP3 disc................................... 314
Multi-information display ................................... 198
Odometer ................................. 188
Off-road precautions............... 236
Oil Engine oil.............................. 479
Warning light ................ 546, 548
Opener Hood ..................................... 475
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 88
Outside temperature
display ................................... 427
Overhead console ................... 413
Overheating, Engine ............... 585
Parking assist .......................... 217
Parking brake .......................... 186
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 525
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage ................................ 617
Passenger airbag off switch
Installing the child restraint system................................ 146
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions ........................ 141
Passenger airbag off switch ................................. 127 Passenger risk group ............128
Pen holder ................................409
Personal lights
Switch....................................395
Wattage .................................617
Power back window ...................97
Power outlet .....................432, 437
Power steering Fluid ..............................488, 614
Power windows ..........................94
Radiator ....................................486
Radio .........................................301
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................63
Folding down ...........................65
Raising the bottom cushion .....64
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................329
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery......333
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............528
Switch....................................207
Rear seat adjustment.................63
Rear seat adjustment
precautions ..............................66
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............528
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................617
Rear view mirror Anti-glare ...........................85, 92
Compass ...............................455
Rear window .........................96, 97
Replacing Fuses ....................................512
Light bulbs .............................522
Tires ......................................558
Wireless remote control
battery .................................510
Wheels ..................................505
Rear step bumper ......................56
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Alphabetical index
Washer ................................. 211
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 293, 295
Windshield wipers................... 211
Wireless remote control Replacing the battery ........... 510
Wireless remote control.......... 44
Winter driving tips................... 246
WMA disc ................................. 314