2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA check transmission fluid

4147-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 turn ing it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections , cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
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4668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
Comes on:
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to
P and wait until th e 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.
Flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission sys-
tem.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*3
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.
 Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15 L,
3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
(If equipped)
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
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562Alphabetical index
AUTO LSD system ................... 229
Automatic light control system .................................... 189
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 491
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ........................... 255, 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 369
Back window Back window ......................... 139
Power back window .............. 140
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Wattage ................................ 515
Battery ...................................... 414
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 493
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 240
Warning light ......................... 464
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 218
Bluetooth
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Audio system ................ 289, 295
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..... 289, 296
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid ...................................... 412
Parking brake........................ 187
Warning buzzer..................... 464
Warning light ......................... 464
Brake assist ............................. 231
Break-in tips ............................. 147 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 90
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 218 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 220
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 223
Camper information ................ 550
Card holder .............................. 360
Care .................................. 392, 394 Aluminum wheels ................. 392
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 394
Seat belts.............................. 395
Cargo capacity......................... 156
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 355
Replacing light bulbs ............ 452
Wattage ................................ 515
CD player.................................. 269
Certification label ............ 161, 506
Chains ...................................... 241
Child restraint system............... 56 Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 65, 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 63
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 65
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 68
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573Alphabetical index
USB port ................... 255, 274, 278
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 374
Wattage ................................ 515
Vanity mirrors .......................... 374
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 506
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 231
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 350
Voice command system.......... 325
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 231
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ......... 464, 473
Downshifting ......................... 185
Intuitive parking assist .......... 204
Key reminder ........................ 180
Light reminder ....................... 191
Open door ..................... 466, 473
Open moon roof .................... 144
Seat belt reminder ................ 466
Warning lights............................ 85 ABS....................................... 465
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 466
Brake system ....... ................. 464
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 465
Charging system ................... 464
Cruise control........................ 465 Low engine oil pressure........ 464
Low fuel level ........................ 466
Low windshield washer
fluid..................................... 467
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 464
Master warning light ............. 466
Maintenance ......................... 467
Open door............................. 466
Seat belt reminder light......... 466
Slip indicator ......................... 465
SRS ...................................... 465
Tire pressure ........................ 467
Warning messages.................. 472
Washer ..................................... 193
Checking............................... 416
Low windshield washer fluid warning light ....................... 467
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 473
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 240
Switch ................................... 193
Washing and waxing ............... 392
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 156
Cargo weight rating .............. 552
Gross axle weight rating ....... 554
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 162
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 554
Load limits ............................ 156
Towing capacity ............ 156, 162
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 156, 162
TWR ............................. 156, 162
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 156, 502
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