2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA towing capacity

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr
ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of B lb. (kg), the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B lb. (kg)  A lb. (kg) = C lb. (kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D lb. (kg) = E lb. (kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occu\
rred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
CAUTION
■ Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instabilit y from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.

662 6-1. Specifications
Vehicle capacity weightRegular Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)
*2: With towing package
*3: Without option
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
GSK50L-TRADKA 4.0L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard 1485 lb. (670 kg)
GSK51L-THADKA Long 1580 lb. (715 kg)
UPK50L-TRTDKA 4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine 2WD Standard 1710 lb. (775 kg)
1635 lb. (740 kg)
*2
USK51L-THTDKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD Long
1960 lb. (885 kg)
1885 lb. (855 kg)*2
2055 lb. (930 kg)*3
USK55L-TRTDKA
4WDStandard
1595 lb. (720 kg)
1520 lb. (685 kg)*2
USK56L-THTDKA Long1895 lb. (855 kg)
1820 lb. (825 kg)*2
USK55L-TRTDGA 5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WDStandard
1595 lb. (720 kg)
1520 lb. (685 kg)*2
USK56L-THTDGA Long1895 lb. (855 kg)
1820 lb. (825 kg)*2

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Double Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)
*2: With towing package
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
GSK51L-CRASKA 4.0L V6
(1GR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard1325 lb. (600 kg)
UPK51L-CRTSKA 4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1410 lb. (635 kg)
1335 lb. (605 kg)
*2
UPK56L-CRTSKA 4WD1330 lb. (600 kg)
1255 lb. (565 kg)*2
USK51L-CRTSKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
Standard
1540 lb. (695 kg)
1465 lb. (660 kg)
*2
USK51L-CRTLKA 1570 lb. (710 kg)
1495 lb. (675 kg)*2
USK52L-CHTSKALong1455 lb. (655 kg)
USK56L-CRTSKA 4WD
Standard
1455 lb. (655 kg)
1380 lb. (625 kg)
*2
USK56L-CRTLKA 1485 lb. (670 kg)
1410 lb. (635 kg)*2
USK57L-CHTSKALong1360 lb. (615 kg)
USK56L-CRTSGA 5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WD
Standard 1455 lb. (655 kg)
1380 lb. (625 kg)
*2
USK56L-CRTLGA 1485 lb. (670 kg)
1410 lb. (635 kg)*2
USK57L-CHTSGA Long 1360 lb. (615 kg)

664 6-1. Specifications
CrewMax models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 668)
*2: With towing package or electric moon roof
*3: With towing package and electric moon roof
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed typeVehicle capacity weight (Occupants+luggage)
UPK51L-PSTSKA 4.6L V8
(1UR-FE) engine 2WD
Short 1365 lb. (615 kg)
1330 lb. (600 kg)
*2
1260 lb. (570 kg)*3
UPK56L-PSTSKA 4WD1285 lb. (580 kg)
1250 lb. (565 kg)*2
1175 lb. (530 kg)*3
USK51L-PSTSKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
1445 lb. (655 kg)
1370 lb. (620 kg)*2
1335 lb. (605 kg)*3
USK51L-PSTLKA 1495 lb. (675 kg)
1420 lb. (640 kg)*2
1385 lb. (625 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTSKA
4WD1410 lb. (635 kg)
1375 lb. (620 kg)*2
1300 lb. (585 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTLKA 1405 lb. (635 kg)
1330 lb. (600 kg)*2
1295 lb. (585 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTSGA 5.7L V8
(3UR-FBE) engine 4WD 1410 lb. (635 kg)
1375 lb. (620 kg)*2
1300 lb. (585 kg)*3
USK56L-PSTLGA 1405 lb. (635 kg)
1330 lb. (600 kg)*2
1295 lb. (585 kg)*3

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubric
ant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
4.0L V6
(1GR-FE)
engine 11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8
(1UR-FE)
engine Vehicles without towing package
12.8 qt. (12.1 L, 10.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
13.9 qt. (13.2 L, 11.6 Imp. qt.)
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engineVehicles without towing package
12.8 qt. (12.1 L, 10.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
13.7 qt. (13.0 L, 11.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

676 6-1. Specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid
capacity*
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8
(1UR-FE)
engine
Vehicles without
towing package2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package2WD models
12.2 qt. (11.5 L, 10.1 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp.qt.)
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engineVehicles without
towing package
11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 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 transmis-
sion 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

732 Alphabetical index
Condenser ................................ 550
Console box ............................. 465
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 651
CRS ........................................... 140
Cruise control........................... 223
Cup holders .............................. 478
Curtain shield airbags ............. 122
Customizable features..... 203, 696
Daytime running light
system .................................... 213
Deck hooks ............................... 510
Defogger
Back window ......................... 317
Side mirrors ................... 315, 317
Dimensions............................... 658
Dinghy towing .......................... 294
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Warning message ................. 619
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 538
Doors Door glasses ...........................96
Door lock ...........................46, 49
Open door warning........611, 620
Side doors ...............................49
Side mirrors .............................91
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 611
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light......................... 611
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 120
Driving assist systems........... 249
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 267
Driving position memory...........70
DVD player ................................ 399 Emergency flashers................. 600
Emergency flashers switch .... 600
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 577
If the engine will not start ...... 641
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 643
If the vehicle has
discharged battery .............. 647
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 609
If the warning light turns on........................................ 609
If the warning message
is displayed ......................... 619
If you have a flat tire ............. 623
If you lose your keys ............. 646
If you think something is wrong .............................. 607
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 654
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 655
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 601
If your vehicle overheats ....... 651
Engine Compartment ........................ 543
Engine switch ........................ 178
Exhaust gas .......................... 174
Hood ..................................... 542
How to start the engine ................................. 178
Identification number............. 668
If the engine will not start ...... 641
Ignition switch ...................... 178
Immobilizer system ............... 115
Overheating .......................... 651
Warning light ......................... 610
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 673
Checking ............................... 549
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