2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA emergency towing

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The tow ing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peop le,
and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped.
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 304)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable.
Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system sensor is
dirty, covered with ice, etc.
Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert).
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the VSC ECU or G sensor is not
communicating with trailer brake control system.
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
VSC Turned Off
Pre-Collision Brake
System
Unavailable
Pre-Collision System Unavailable
Pre-Collision System Unavailable
Clean Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Trailer Brake Error. If Towing,
Come to a Safe Stop
with Manual Controls.
Contact dealer.

5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not functi on
properly
 P. 5 0 1
Indicates that an internal switch failure of trailer
brake control system, an over current detected by
trailer brake control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that an internal microprocessor error,
output circuit to trailer brakes unintended current,
or manual brake output slider is stuck or broken
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that the output circuit has reverse volt-
age, or the internal trailer brake control system
temperature is too high.
Check trailer wiring issue, check trailer
connection. If there is still a problem, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Trailer Brake Error.
If Towing,
Come to a Safe Stop
Contact dealer.
Trailer Wiring,
Type, or Connection
fault.
See Owner’s manual.

5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
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WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may resul t in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could res ult in serious
injury or death.

5768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles with aluminum wheels: Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the reverse side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.7 ft·lbf (46.6 N·m, 4.8 kgf·m)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
( P. 555)

668Alphabetical index
Seat heater switches ............ 426
Seat ventilator switches ........ 426
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ........ 137
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 497
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 200
Turn signal lights................... 204
VSC off switch ......................... 299, 304
Window lock switch............... 147
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ............. 415, 422
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 217
Tachometer ................................ 95
Tail lights .................................. 206 Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 609
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 119
Tailgate ................................. 118
Talk switch ............................... 399
Telephone switches ................ 383
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 507
Maintenance data ................. 607
Warning light ......................... 549
Tire information ....................... 614
Glossary................................ 619
Size ....................................... 615
Tire identification number ..... 615
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 617 Tire pressure warning
system.................................... 496 Initializing .............................. 497
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 496
Registering ID codes ............ 498
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 497
Warning light......................... 549
Tires .......................................... 495 Chains .................................. 313
Checking............................... 495
If you have a flat tire ............. 565
Inflation pressure .................. 607
Information............................ 614
Replacing.............................. 565
Rotating tires ........................ 495
Size....................................... 607
Snow tires ............................. 314
Spare tire .............................. 566
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 496
Warning light......................... 549
Tissue pocket .......................... 440
Tools ......................................... 566
Top tether strap ................... 67, 70
Total load capacity .......... 171, 594
TOW/HAUL switch .. ................. 200
Towing Bumper towing...................... 185
Dinghy towing ....................... 194
Emergency towing ................ 542
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 184
Trailer brake controller.......... 308
Trailer towing ........................ 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 301
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