2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA battery

5167-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wireless remote control batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To prevent the buttons from being
disassembled, face the button sur-
face downward.
Remove the module.
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape, etc.,
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
: If equipped
Replace the battery with a n ew one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Maintenance and care
■Use a CR2016 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electri cal appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery a nd other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
■ Certification for the lithium battery
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote cont rol.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 538
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 539 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 540
If you think something is wrong .............................. 545
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 546
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 547
If a warning message is displayed......................... 555
If you have a flat tire.......... 565
If the engine will not start ................................. 580
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 582
If your vehicle overheats ... 585
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 588

5388-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the en gine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

5808-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient f uel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
Flex-fuel vehicles: The type of fuel may be different. When ref uel-
ing, add the same type of fuel, if available.
After adding a different type of fuel, the engine may run roughly and
driving performance may be reduced for a while when the engine is
first started. In this case, wa it until the engine runs normall y.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proc edures.
(  P. 195)
● There may be a malf unction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 7 6 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 582)
● The battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce -
dures are being followed ( P. 195), consider each of the follow-
ing points.
The engine will not start even t hough the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and he ad-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 582)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second ve hicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by foll owing the
steps below.
Confirm that the key and wire-
less remote control (if
equipped) are being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors may lock. ( P. 87)
Open the hood. (P. 484)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) batte ry
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle.
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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When trouble arises
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the s econd vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other e nd of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted meta llic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second v ehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that lev el for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the
engine of your vehicle.
Once the vehicle’s engine has st arted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when t he battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic .
■ When the battery is r emoved or discharged
The moon roof must be initialized. ( P. 156)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long t ime, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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