2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA power steering

4127-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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])
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.
Power steering fluid
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4137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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.
Battery
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When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal wi th both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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CAUTION
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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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)

5299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

563What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (P. 180)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 134)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 466)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 187)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 465, 472)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or
start the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 465, 472.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

571Alphabetical index
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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573Alphabetical index
Spark plug ................................ 514
Specifications .......................... 502
Speedometer .............................. 88
SteeringColumn lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel Adjustment .................... 124, 125
Steering wheel
position memory ................. 116
Steering wheel audio switches
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Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Storage box .............................. 371
Storage feature ........................ 356
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 499
Sun visors ................................ 374
Switches
Back window defogger switch ......................... 338, 345
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch......................... 217
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 355
Cruise control switch............. 199
“DISP” button .......................... 91
Door lock switch.................... 103
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 116
Emergency flashers switch ... 456
Engine switch........................ 179
Fog light switch ..................... 191
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 225
Garage door opener switches.............................. 381
Ignition switch ....................... 179
Intuitive parking assist .......... 202
Light switches ....................... 188
Moon roof switches ............... 141 Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 338, 345
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 130
Personal/interior lights main switch ........................ 354
Power back window
switch ................................. 138
Power door lock switch ......... 103
Power window switches........ 134
Seat heater switches ............ 350
Seat ventilator switches ........ 350
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch........ 125
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 418
TOW/HAUL switch................ 184
Turn signal lights .................. 186
VSC off switch ......... 228, 231, 233, 234
Window lock switch .............. 134
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 339, 346
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 192
Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights.................................. 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 107
Tailgate ................................. 106
Talk switch ............................... 325
Telephone switches ................ 309
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.