2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA check transmission fluid

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 637)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)

542 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.

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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.
Slip indicator 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
• Comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
• Flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system
(if equipped) Power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.
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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

726 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 192
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............53
Tailgate ...................................52
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 582
Switch.................................... 212
Wattage ................................. 667
Talk switch................................ 422
Telephone switch ..................... 422
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................... 114
Engine immobilizer system ... 112
Tire inflation pressure ............. 554
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 677
Size ....................................... 674
Tire identification number ...... 673
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 675
Tires Chains ................................... 262
Checking ............................... 547
Identification number ............. 673
If you have a flat tire .............. 612
Inflation pressure........... 554, 665
Information ............................ 672
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 548
Replacing .............................. 612
Rotating tires ......................... 547
Size ....................................... 665
Snow tires ............................. 261
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 548
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 547, 602
Warning light ......................... 601
Tissue pocket ........................... 465
Tools ......................................... 612
Total load capacity................... 259
TOW/HAUL switch ................... 187 Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 277
Dinghy towing ....................... 288
Emergency towing ................ 589
Fifth wheel trailer................... 275
Trailer towing ........................ 265
Traction control ....................... 243
TRAC ......................................... 243
Trip information ....................... 203
Trip meter ................................. 196
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 579, 582
Switch ................................... 189
Wattage................................. 667
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 479
Wattage................................. 667
Vanity mirrors .......................... 479
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 654
Vehicle stability control .......... 243
VSC ........................................... 243
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 599
Key reminder................... 50, 603
Open door ..................... 601, 603
Seat belt reminder......... 601, 603
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 600
Airbag system ....................... 600
Anti-lock brake system .......... 600
Automatic transmission fluid temperature................. 600
Brake assist system .............. 600
Brake system ........................ 599
Charging system .... ............... 599
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 600
Engine oil pressure ............... 599T
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