2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 512
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 514
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 517
General maintenance.......... 519
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 522
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 523
Hood ................................... 527
Engine compartment ........... 528
Tires .................................... 542
Tire inflation pressure ......... 549
Wheels ................................ 553
Air conditioning filter............ 555
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 558
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 560
Light bulbs........................... 571 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 584
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 585
If you think something is wrong ............................... 591
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 592
Event data recorder ............ 593
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 595
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 604
If you have a flat tire ........... 608
If the engine will not start.... 625
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 627
If you lose your keys........... 630
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 631
If your vehicle overheats .... 634
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 637
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 638
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 640
Fuel information ................. 669
Tire information .................. 673
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 684
Items to initialize................. 687
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 690
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 691
Camper information............ 693
Abbreviation list........................ 706
Alphabetical index .................... 708
What to do if... ........................... 718
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
: If equipped
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Panic mode
P. 4 4
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

254 2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulate d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

282 2-5. Driving information
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).
CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stabil-
ity, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
● Do not exceed the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR or GAWR.
● Adjust the tongue weight or king pin weight to within the appropriate
range. ( P. 273)
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Speed limit for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not tow the vehicle with the temporary spare tire installed.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 512
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 514
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 517
General maintenance....... 519
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 522
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 523
Hood ................................ 527
Engine compartment ........ 528
Tires ................................. 542
Tire inflation pressure ...... 549
Wheels ............................. 553
Air conditioning filter......... 555
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 558
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 560
Light bulbs........................ 571