2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA check transmission fluid

4217-3. 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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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
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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