2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA brake fluid

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is dis-
played
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Mon-
itorA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not
fully closed The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the automatic transmission
fluid temperature is to 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 vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
Indicates that the parking brake is still
engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf).
Ty p e A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Chassis lubrication (4WD models)
Propeller shaftsSpider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP255/70R18 112T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tires: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

566Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 492
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ........................... 255, 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 369
Back window Back window ......................... 137
Power back window .............. 138
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Battery ...................................... 413
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 494
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 240
Warning light ......................... 465
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 217
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................ 289, 295
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..... 289, 296
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid ...................................... 411
Parking brake........................ 187
Warning buzzer..................... 465
Warning light ......................... 465
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 217 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 219
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 222 Camper information ................ 554
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 ............ 451
Wattage ................................ 519
CD player.................................. 269
Certification label ............ 161, 510
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
Child safety ................................ 55 Airbag precautions.................. 42
Battery precautions............... 496
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 143
Power back window precautions......................... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
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If you think something is wrong .............................. 463
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 499
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 457
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 458
If your vehicle overheats ....... 497
Emergency flashers ................ 456
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 179
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch........................ 179
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine ......... 179
Identification number ............ 510
If the engine will not start ...... 491
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 179
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 497
Engine coolant ......................... 409 Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 409
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 407 Capacity ................................ 512
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 398
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 179
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 FFV.................................... 195, 520
Flat tire ..................................... 476
Flex-fuel............................ 195, 520
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 195, 520
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 516
Brake .................................... 517
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights ................................. 191
Replacing light bulbs ............ 446
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 519
Foot well light .......................... 353
Four-wheel drive system ........ 225
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights............... 354
Front seats ............................... 111 Adjustment............................ 111
Cleaning ............................... 394
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 116
Head restraints ..................... 120
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 116
Seat heaters ......................... 350
Seat position memory ........... 116
Seat ventilators ..................... 350
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Wattage ................................ 519
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 519
Fuel ........................................... 511 Capacity................................ 511
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 464
Gas station information......... 576F

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Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 90
Off-road precautions ............... 244
Oil Engine oil .............................. 512
Differential oil ........................ 515
Transfer oil ............................ 516
Opener
Hood ..................................... 405
Outer foot lights Location ................................ 353
Replacing light bulbs............. 451
Wattage ................................ 519
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 130
Adjusting and folding ............ 130
Blind spot monitor ................. 217
Mirror position memory ......... 116
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 338, 345
Outside temperature
display .................................... 376
Overhead console ................... 365
Overheating.............................. 497
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 202
Parking brake ........................... 187 Operation .............................. 187
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 465
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 473
Parking lights ........................... 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs..... 443, 451
Wattage ................................ 519
Pen holder ................................ 363
Personal lights ......................... 354
Light switch ........................... 354 Wattage ................................ 519
Power back window ................ 138
Power easy access system .... 116
Power outlets ........................... 377
Power steering fluid ................ 412
Power windows ....................... 134 Jam protection function ........ 135
Operation .............................. 134
Window lock switch .............. 134
Radiator .................................... 411
Radio ........................................ 267
Rear personal lights ................ 354
Rear seat Adjustment precautions ........ 115
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 60
Cleaning ............................... 394
Head restraints ..................... 120
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 114
Rear side marker lights........... 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Rear step bumper .................... 110
Rear turn signal lights ............ 186 Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 519
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 130
Rear view monitor system ...... 208
Refueling .................................. 195 Capacity................................ 511
Fuel types ............................. 511
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 197
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575Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ......... 465, 473
Downshifting ......................... 185
Intuitive parking assist .......... 203
Key reminder ........................ 180
Light reminder ....................... 190
Open door ..................... 466, 473
Open moon roof .................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................ 466
Warning lights............................ 85
ABS....................................... 466
Brake system ....... ................. 465
Charging system ................... 465
Cruise control........................ 467
Low fuel level ........................ 466
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 465
Master warning light.............. 466
Open door ............................. 466
Seat belt reminder light ......... 466
Slip indicator ......................... 467
SRS ...................................... 465
Tire pressure......................... 467
Warning messages .................. 472
Washer...................................... 192 Checking ............................... 415
Low windshield washer fluid
warning message ............... 473
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 240
Switch ................................... 192
Washing and waxing ............... 392
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 156
Cargo weight rating............... 556
Gross axle weight rating ....... 558
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 162
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 558
Load limits............................. 156
Towing capacity ............ 156, 162 Trailer Weight
Rating ......................... 156, 162
TWR ............................. 156, 162
Vehicle capacity
weight ......................... 156, 504
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 428
Size....................................... 517
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Back window......................... 137
Back window defogger ..................... 338, 345
Power back window .............. 138
Power windows..................... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 339, 346
Windshield wipers ................... 192
Winter driving tips ................... 240
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 101
Replacing the battery............ 433
WMA disc ................................. 269
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