2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely 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.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
burns.

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■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
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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.
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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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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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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 lubricati on (4WD models)
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 Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
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Alphabetical index
Back window defogger ........... 307
Battery
Charging system warning light .................................... 595
Checking .............................. 538
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 631
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 260
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 361
Bluetooth® phone ................... 413
Bottle holders .......................... 467
Brakes Brake system warning
buzzer ........................ 241, 247
Brake system warning light .................................... 595
Fluid...................................... 535
Parking brake ....................... 192
Brake assist ............................. 243
Break-in tips ............................ 175
Camper information ................ 693
Card holder .............................. 453
Care
Exterior ................................. 512
Interior .................................. 514
Seat belts ............................. 515
Cargo capacity ........................ 258
Cargo hooks ............................ 499
Cargo lamp Replacing light bulbs ............ 578
Switch ................................... 446
Wattage ................................ 668
CD changer CD ........................................ 322
MP3 ...................................... 331
WMA disc ............................. 331
CD player ................................. 322
Certification label ............ 272, 653
Chains ...................................... 261
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 143 Booster seats, installation .....160
Convertible seats,
definition .............................143
Convertible seats, installation ...........................159
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 136
Infant seats, definition ...........143
Infant seats, installation.........158
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........152, 155, 156
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................158
Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........161, 163, 167
Passenger airbag off switch .......................... 132, 151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................127
Battery precautions .......539, 633
Child restraint system............143
Child-protectors .......................49
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........149
Moon roof precautions ..........108
Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions .....99
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions .........................559
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions .................492, 494
Child-protectors .........................49
Cigarette lighter .......................481
Cleaning Exterior ..................................512
Interior ...................................514
Seat belts ..............................515
Clock ........................................ 476
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Alphabetical index
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 260
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 194
Engine immobilizer system .... 114
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 656
Checking .............................. 530
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 260
Warning light ........................ 596
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 532
Engine switch .......................... 183
Event data recorder ................ 593
FFV ................................... 109, 669
Flex-fuel ........................... 109, 669
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 109, 669
Floor mat .................................. 497
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Washer ................................. 540
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 576
Switch ................................... 217
Wattage ................................ 668
Four-wheel drive system ........ 236
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 576
Switch ................................... 217
Wattage ................................ 668
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 136
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 597
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer.............. 597, 599
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 60
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 575
Switch ................................... 213 Wattage .................................668
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............574
Switch....................................191
Wattage .................................668
Fuel Capacity ................................656
Fuel gauge ............................194
Fuel pump shut off system ....592
Gas station information .........724
Information ............................669
Refueling ...............................109
Type ......................................656
Warning light .........................598
Warning message .................606
Fuel door...................................109
Fuel filler door ..........................109
Fuel pump shut off system .....592
Fuses.........................................560
Garage door opener.................501
Gas station information...........724
Gauges ......................................194
Glove box..................................449
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................413
Hazard lights switch ................584
Head restraints Adjusting ................................73
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .....572, 573
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................668
High mounted stoplight Replacing ..............................578
Wattage .................................668
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................491
Seat heaters and
ventilators ...........................493
Side mirror.....................305, 307
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