2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA air conditioning

4056-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behi nd the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower
part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not ope rate cor-
rectly.
● Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
■ Cleaning the high mounted stoplight and cargo lamps
When using high-pressured car washers, the tip of the nozzle sh ould be at
least 20 in. (50 cm) from the car body. Water can seep lamp hou sing or the
vehicle cabin if the nozzle is closer to the car body.

4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Remove the cover by sliding up
and then pull the cover toward
you.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the filter cover.
Pull the filter out of the filter out-
let.
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
When installing the filter, follow the
instructions indicated on the label.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
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Replacement method

4506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.

4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5638-1. 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

600Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 338, 344Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Function ................................ 323
Warning light ......................... 482
Warning message ................. 491
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 312
Air conditioning filter .............. 448
Air conditioning system ............................ 338, 344
Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 482
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 40
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer ............ 482, 489
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 323 Function ................................ 323
Warning light......................... 482
Warning message................. 491
Assist grips .............................. 388
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 307
Automatic High Beam ............. 224
Automatic light control system.................................... 220
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 211
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 214
S mode ................................. 213
Power mode switch .............. 212
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 365
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605Alphabetical index
Fuel ........................................... 544Capacity ................................ 544
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system.... 481
Information ............................ 554
Refueling............................... 233
Type ...................................... 544
Warning light ......................... 483
Warning message ................. 493
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel
consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door.......................... 235
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 481
Fuses ........................................ 455
Garage door opener ................ 389
Gas station information .......... 616
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 357
Grocery bag hooks .................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 220 Automatic High Beam ........... 224
Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs..... 460, 461
Wattage ................................ 553 Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 344
Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 338
Seat heaters ......................... 351
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 340, 347
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 468
Wattage ................................ 553
Hill-start assist control ........... 324
Hood ......................................... 417
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 367
Grocery bag hooks ............... 372
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”