2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA towing capacity

1684-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 171)
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1924-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. V ehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brak e setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differentl y when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weigh t distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place he avier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner ’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc., to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certai n speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhi lls. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshi ft. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhi ll
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
● Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

5959-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 6 0 0 )
*2: Vehicles with towing package (hitch only)
*3: Vehicles with towing package
*4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed type
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + lug- gage)
USK56L- CRTSKA
3UR-FE engine
4WDStandard
1500 lb. (680 kg)
1435 lb. (650 kg)*3
1320 lb. (600 kg)*4
USK56L-
CRTLKA
1485 lb. (675 kg)
1420 lb. (645 kg)*3
1300 lb. (590 kg)*4
USK57L-
CHTSKA Long
1475 lb. (670 kg)
1410 lb. (640 kg)*3
1290 lb. (585 kg)*4
USK56L-
CRTSGA
3UR-FBE engine Standard
1500 lb. (680 kg)
1435 lb. (650 kg)*3
1320 lb. (600 kg)*4
USK56L-
CRTLGA
1485 lb. (675 kg)
1420 lb. (645 kg)*3
1300 lb. (590 kg)*4
USK57L-
CHTSGA Long
1475 lb. (670 kg)
1410 lb. (640 kg)*3
1290 lb. (585 kg)*4

5999-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 6 0 0 )
*2: Vehicles with electric moon roof
*3: Vehicles with towing package (hitch only)
*4: Vehicles with towing package
*5: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank
*6: Vehicles with towing package (hi tch only) and electric moon roof
*7: Vehicles with towing package and electric moon roof
*8: Vehicles with towing package, el ectric moon roof and large fuel tank
USK56L-
PSTSGA
3UR-FBE engine 4WD Short 1450 lb. (660 kg)
1415 lb. (640 kg)
*2
1385 lb. (630 kg)*4
1265 lb. (575 kg)*5
1350 lb. (610 kg)*7
1230 lb. (560 kg)*8
USK56L- PSTLGA 1400 lb. (635 kg)
1365 lb. (620 kg)
*2
1335 lb. (605 kg)*4
1220 lb. (555 kg)*5
1300 lb. (590 kg)*7
1185 lb. (535 kg)*8
USK56L- PSTZGA 1405 lb. (635 kg)
1370 lb. (620 kg)
*2
1340 lb. (610 kg)*4
1220 lb. (555 kg)*5
1305 lb. (590 kg)*7
1185 lb. (540 kg)*8
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemBed type
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + lug-
gage)

6049-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
1UR-FE
engine
Vehicles without towing package
11.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
12.6 qt. (11.9 L, 10.5 Imp.qt.)
3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE
enginesVehicles without towing package
11.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
12.4 qt. (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.

6069-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capac-
ity
*
1UR-FE engine
2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
3UR-FE
and
3UR-FBE
enginesVehicles without
towing package 11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission .
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W

659Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........ 67, 70
Child safety ................................ 55
Airbag precautions .................. 42
Battery precautions ............... 584
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 157
Power back window precautions ......................... 153
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protector ...... 116
Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions ......................... 517
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 59
Seat heater precautions........ 427
Child-protectors....................... 116
Cleaning ........................... 470, 473 Aluminum wheels.................. 471
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior................................... 473
Seat belts .............................. 474
Clock ......................................... 451
Compass .................................. 465
Condenser ................................ 490
Console box ............................. 435
Coolant ..................................... 488 Capacity ................................ 604
Checking ............................... 488
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 312
Cooling system ........................ 488 Engine overheating ............... 585
CRS ............................................. 56 Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 252
Cup holders ............................. 442
Curtain shield airbags............... 39
Customizable features ............ 624
Daytime running light system.................................... 209
Deck hooks .............................. 449
Defogger Back window................. 414, 421
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 414, 421
Windshield .................... 414, 421
Differential................................ 605
Dimensions .............................. 592
Dinghy towing.......................... 194
Display Drive information .................. 101
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 252
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 244
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information..................... 100
Warning message................. 555
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 482
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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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