2021 TOYOTA TUNDRA battery

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 406
General maintenance ........ 408
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood.................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs ......................... 457 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 477
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 478
If you think something is wrong............................... 483
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 484
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 485
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 493
If you have a flat tire .......... 506
If the engine will not start ................................. 521
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 523
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 525
If your vehicle overheats.... 529
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 532
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

961-3. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the a larm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

971-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door ma y automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
● When a person remaining in the vehicle locks the door and the a larm is acti-
vated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.
● When recharging or replacing the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1092. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 5 2 9 )
■ Vo l t m e t e r
When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower whi le the engine
is running, there may be a battery or charging system malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the engine is
running, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check the amount
of engine oil. ( P. 416)
When the oil pressure drops even though the engine oil amount h as not
decreased, or if the oil pressure does not increase when engine oil is
added, contact your Toyota dealer, as there may be a problem wi th the lubri-
cation system.

1152. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Setting items
●“Vehicle Settings” and “Meter Settings” setting items are not s electable
during driving and cannot be operated.
Also, the settings screen is temporarily canceled in the follow ing situations.
• When a warning message appears.
• When the vehicle begins to move.
● Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.
● When a function is turned off, the related settings for that fu nction are not
selectable.
■ Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performe d, a pop-up
display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■ Trip summary display
When the engine switch is turned off, each of the following wil l be displayed
on the multi-information display, and will clear after approximately 30 sec-
onds.
● Distance traveled
● Average fuel consumption
● Driving range
■ Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressur e after the
engine switch is turned to ON. It may also take a few minutes t o display the
tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
● “---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined
due to unfavorable radio wave conditions.
● Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressur e gauge.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.

1162. Instrument cluster
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
● When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra
attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
● Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as
you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahea d of the
vehicle.
■ Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display , ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxi de (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■ During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

1223-1. Key information
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reat-
tempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the ent ry function does not operate prop erly, you
will need the mechanical key. ( P. 523)
■Panic mode (type B or type C)
■ When required to leave the vehicle ’s key with a parking attendant (type
C)
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 362)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
Using the mechanical key (type C)
When is pressed for longer than about
1 second, an alarm will sound intermit-
tently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
key (with a wireless remote control func-
tion) or electronic key.

1243-1. Key information
■Key battery depletion (type B or type C)
Type B
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 451)
Type C
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops. ( P. 503)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 451)
• The smart key system or the wirel ess remote control does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a m agnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery (type B or type C)
P. 451
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ Customization (type B or type C)
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 564)