2016 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.

4818-2. 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 inspect ed 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.
 Immediately 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

5269-1. 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 type FMVSS 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)

574Alphabetical index
iPod............................... 259, 278
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 273
Portable music player.......... 259, 278, 282, 286
Radio .................................... 271
Setup menu .......................... 260
USB memory ................ 259, 282
AUTO LSD system ................... 231
Automatic light control system .................................... 191
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission......... 184
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 500
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 187
AUX port ........................... 259, 286
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 377 Back window
Back window......................... 137
Power back window .............. 138
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Wattage ................................ 528
Battery ...................................... 421
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 502
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 243
Warning light......................... 473
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 220
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................ 296, 302
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..... 296, 303
Bottle holders .......................... 376
Brake Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake ....................... 190
Warning buzzer .................... 473
Warning light......................... 473
Brake assist ............................. 233
Break-in tips............................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 220 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 222
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 225
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577Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 417Capacity ................................ 523
Checking ............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 243
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity ................................ 521
Checking ............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 243
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 406
Engine switch
(ignition switch)..................... 182
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 361
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 FFV.................................... 199, 529
Flat tire ..................................... 484
Flex-fuel............................ 199, 529
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 199, 529
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 525
Brake .................................... 526
Washer ................................. 423
Fog lights ................................. 194
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage ................................ 528
Foot well light .......................... 361
Four-wheel drive system ........ 228
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights............... 362
Front seats ............................... 111 Adjustment............................ 111
Cleaning ............................... 402
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 116
Head restraints ..................... 120
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 116
Seat heaters ......................... 358
Seat position memory ........... 116
Seat ventilators ..................... 358F

581Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 90
Off-road precautions ............... 247
Oil Engine oil .............................. 521
Differential oil ........................ 524
Transfer oil ............................ 525
Opener
Hood ..................................... 413
Outer foot lights Location ................................ 361
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 130
Adjusting and folding ............ 130
Blind spot monitor ................. 220
Mirror position memory ......... 116
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 346, 353
Outside temperature
display .................................... 384
Overhead console ................... 373
Overheating.............................. 505 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 205
Parking brake........................... 190 Operation .............................. 190
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 473
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 481
Parking lights........................... 191 Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs .... 451, 459
Wattage ................................ 528
Pen holder ................................ 371
Personal lights......................... 362
Light switch ........................... 362
Wattage ................................ 528
Power back window ................ 138
Power easy access system .... 116
Power outlets ........................... 385
Power steering fluid ................ 420
Power windows ....................... 134 Jam protection function ........ 135
Operation .............................. 134
Window lock switch .............. 134
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586Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ......... 473, 481
Downshifting ......................... 188
Intuitive parking assist .......... 206
Key reminder ........................ 183
Light reminder ....................... 193
Open door ..................... 474, 481
Open moon roof .................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................ 474
Warning lights............................ 85
ABS....................................... 474
Brake system ....... ................. 473
Charging system ................... 473
Cruise control........................ 475
Low fuel level ........................ 474
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 473
Master warning light.............. 474
Open door ............................. 474
Seat belt reminder light ......... 474
Slip indicator ......................... 475
SRS ...................................... 473
Tire pressure......................... 475
Warning messages .................. 480
Washer...................................... 195 Checking ............................... 423
Low windshield washer fluid
warning message ............... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 243
Switch ................................... 195
Washing and waxing ............... 400 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Cargo weight rating .............. 564
Gross axle weight rating ....... 566
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 162
Gross vehicle weight
rating .................................. 566
Load limits ............................ 156
Towing capacity ............ 156, 162
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 156, 162
TWR ............................. 156, 162
Vehicle capacity
weight ......................... 156, 512
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 436
Size....................................... 526
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Back window......................... 137
Back window
defogger ..................... 346, 353
Power back window .............. 138
Power windows..................... 134
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 347, 354
Windshield wipers ................... 195
Winter driving tips ................... 243
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 101
Replacing the battery............ 441
WMA disc ................................. 273
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