2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID brake light

4516-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Parking brake
• Does the park- ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be
damaged.
Seats
• Do the seat con-trols operate
properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.
ItemsCheck pointsVehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the hood lock system work
properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.
Lights• Do all the lights come on?

4626-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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lines on the tank.
Brake fluid reservoir cap
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid
type and prepare the necessary
item.
 Fluid type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
Item
Clean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture
from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid
can cause a dangerous loss of brak-
ing efficiency. Use only newly
opened brake fluid.
If any washer does not work the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
WARNING
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm
your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in
your eyes, flush t he affected area
with clean water immediately.
If you still experien ce discomfort,
see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level
to go down slight ly as the brake
pads wear out or when the fluid
level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent
refilling, there m ay be a serious
problem.
Adding the washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the
hybrid system is hot or operating
as washer fluid contains alcohol
and may catch fire if spilled on the
hybrid system, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other
than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as
well as damaging the pump lead-
ing to problems of the washer
fluid not spraying.

4646-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_entery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when
connecting and disconnecting the
charger cables to
the 12-volt bat-
tery.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the
power switch in ACC. The hybrid
system may not start with the
power switch turned off. However,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in
before the 12-volt battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the power switch
mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
●When the 12-volt b attery is recon-
nected, start the hybrid system,
depress the brake pedal, and con-
firm that it is possible to shift into
each shift position.
If the system will not start even after
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-
tery
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
and may produce hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive.
To reduce the risk of death or seri-
ous injury, take the following pre-
cautions while working on or near
the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the 12-volt battery terminals
with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the 12-volt
battery.
●Keep children away from the
12-volt battery.
■Where to safely charge the
12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery
in an open area. Do not charge
the 12-volt battery in a garage or
closed room where there is insuf-
ficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regard-
ing electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes
and get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the near-
est medical facility.

4947-1. Essential information
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Press the switch to flash all of
the turn signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are
used for a long time while the
hybrid system is not operating, the
12-volt battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximately 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not
turn on automatically depending
on the force of the impact and
conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the power
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. C ontinuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The parking brake system;
 The regenerative braking system; or
 The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the v ehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.535)

5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunct ion in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illu- minates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunct ion has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion System).
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective ac tion may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.228, 511)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P.376

5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in t he LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.252)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the i ntuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirt y or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.276)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfun ction in the PKSB ( Parking Support
Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirt y or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.291)

5057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■“RCTA OFF” indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in t he RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, etc. ( P.269)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.282)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRAC system;
 The hill-start assi st control system;
 Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped);
 Crawl Control (if equipped); or
 The downhill assist control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is operating
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override Syst em is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.