2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA check transmission fluid

194 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe 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. 654)
■ 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)

554 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.

614 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing lightWhen the light comes on:
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until
the light goes off.
If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle
again. If the light does
not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
When the light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in
the automatic transmis-
sion system. Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pres-
sure such as
• Natural causes
( P. 617)
• Flat tire ( P. 626) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the speci-
fied level.
The light will turn off
after a few minutes.
In case the light
does not turn off
even if the tire infla-
tion pressure is
adjusted, have the
system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning sys-
tem ( P. 619) Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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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.
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.
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait
until the light goes off.
If the light goes off,
you may start the
vehicle again. If the
light does not go off,
contact your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction
in the automatic trans-
mission system A buzzer also sounds. Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.

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Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 489
Wattage ................................ 684
Vanity mirrors .......................... 489
Vehicle data recordings............ 37
Vehicle identification number................................... 672
Vehicle stability control .......... 249
VSC ........................................... 249
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 611
Key reminder .................. 53, 617
Open door .................... 613, 616
Seat belt reminder ........ 613, 616
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 612
Airbag system....................... 612
Anti-lock brake system ......... 612
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 612
Brake assist system ............. 612
Brake system........................ 611
Charging system .... .............. 611
Driver’s seat belt................... 613
Electronic engine control
system................................ 612
Engine oil pressure............... 611
Four-wheel drive system
warning buzzer................... 617
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 612
Front passenger’s seat belt ............................. 613 Low brake fluid ......................611
Low engine oil pressure ........611
Low fuel level ................613, 623
Low tire inflation
pressure ..............................613
Malfunction indicator lamp ....612
Master warning light ..............613
Open door .............................613
Power steering warning light .....................................612
Pretensioners ........................612
Seat belt reminder light .........613
SRS airbags ..........................612
Tire pressure warning light ....613
VSC/TRAC ............................612
Warning messages ..................622
Washer Checking ...............................557
Preparing and checking before winter .......................268
Switch....................................217
Washing and waxing ...............528
Weight Cargo capacity ......................266
Cargo weight rating ...............723
Gross axle weight rating........727
Gross vehicle weight rating ...................................727
Load limits .............................266
Towing capacity ....................669
Trailer Weight Rating ....277, 669
TWR ..............................277, 669
Vehicle capacity weight .........666
Weight ...........666, 669, 723, 727V
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