2020 TOYOTA TUNDRA power steering

4156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 425)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 416)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 418)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 417)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 420) Fuse box (
P. 452)
Battery ( P. 422)
Radiator ( P. 420)
Cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 420)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 421)1
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4216-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damag e
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■ If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as t he brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serio us problem.
Power steering fluid
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4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 turni ng 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)
WARNING
■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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4747-1. Essential information
WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, ma king the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove th e key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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).
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play
0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

5578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 218)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 222)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 172)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACC or
ON (the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 221)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 484)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 233)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 483, 491)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

603Alphabetical index
Power outlets ........................... 379
Power steering fluid ................ 421
Power windows........................ 172Jam protection function......... 173
Operation .............................. 172
Window lock switch............... 172
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 259
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar
cruise control) ....................... 280
Radiator .................................... 420
Radio
*
Rear personal lights ................ 358
Rear seat Adjustment precautions ........ 151
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Head restraints ..................... 157
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 150
Rear side marker lights ........... 234
Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs............. 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Rear step bumper .................... 137
Rear turn signal lights............. 232 Replacing light bulbs............. 466
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 164
Outside rear view mirrors...... 167
Rear view monitor system
*
Refueling .................................. 248
Capacity................................ 540
Fuel types ............................. 540
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 250
Replacing Fuses .................................... 452
Light bulbs ............................ 455
Tires...................................... 504
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 449
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 574
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 407
Safety connect ........................... 79
Seat belts ................................... 34 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 404
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 34
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer.... 484
Seat belt extender .................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 483
Seat heaters ............................. 354
Seat position memory ............. 152
Seat ventilators........................ 354
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER
’S MANUAL”.