2008
Quick Reference Guide
Interactive Owner’s Guide
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Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
2008 Sequoia Quick Reference Guide
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 9
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4
Keyless entry
1
8
Light control-Instrument panel 10
Accessory meter 31
Air Conditioning/Heating 22-23
Audio 24-25
Auto lock functions
1
12
Automatic Transmission 11
Cruise control 20
Cup holders 31
Door locks 28
Door-Power back 19
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 27
Four-wheel drive 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
26
Lights1& turn signals 17
Moonroof 20
Multi-information display
2
28
Parking brake 15
Power outlets-12V DC 30
Power outlets-115V AC 30
Rear seat entertainment system 25
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 14
Seat ventilators/Heaters 23
Seats-Folding second row seats 15
Seats-Folding third row seats 16
Seats-Head restraints 13
Steering wheel switches 26
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 21
“TOW/HAUL” switch 11
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 29
“VSC OFF” button 21
Window-Back 19
Windows 18
Windshield wipers & washers 18
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Seat belts 32
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 32
Spare tire & tools 33
Tire Pressure Warning System 32
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3
HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
(if equipped)
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
Steering wheel climate control
1
1
1
Cruise control
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch
Telephone controls
1,2
1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
115V AC Power outlet main switch
1
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Personal/Interior light main switch
2
Details on the center panel
area on next page
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Instrument panel light control
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
Power back door main switch
1
1
1
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
Headlight cleaner
REVERSE TILT (side mirrors) switch
Power back door button
1
1
1
Power rearview mirror controls
1
If equipped
2
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”
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OVERVIEW
Center panel area
Emergency flasher button
Multi-information display control button
1
and/or accessory meter
control button
Four-wheel drive control switch
Height control switch
AVS button
1
“TOW/HAUL” button
1
1
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Intuitive parking assist button
1
Accessory meter
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
Audio system
2
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater
1
and ventilator1controls
Cigarette lighter
AUX audio jack
Outside rearview mirrors
1
de-icer
1
If equipped
2
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
button
1
/Back window defogger/Windshield wiper
System Owner’s Manual.”
4
Instrument cluster
With multi-information display
Without multi-information display
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Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Vol tm et er
Engine oil pressure gauge
Engine coolant temperature
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Multi-information display
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature gauge
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
Brake system warning
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Engine oil replacement reminder
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Master warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power steering warning
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Shift position and shift range indicators
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator
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TOW/HAUL mode indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Slip indicator
High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Height control indicator
Height control/MANUAL indicator
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
With power back door
Unlocking operation
With power back door
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Power back door operation (if equipped)
Without power back door
Push
Without power back door
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull
Hood release
Tu rn
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Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood
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OVERVIEW
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
Engine maintenance
4.7L 8 cylinder (2UZ-FE) engine
+
-
5.7L 8 cylinder (3UR-FE) engine
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
* The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
“D”
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“TOW/HAUL” switch (if equipped)
System ON/OFF
Tow/Haul mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy
is reduced while in Tow/Haul mode, deactivating when driving without a
load is recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the engine to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive control switch
Tu rn
Push
and turn
High speed (2WD)
WD
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L.”
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
keep in “2WD” position.
Tu rn
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Push
Lock the center differential when your vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a
ditch or when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
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Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Power seat
Position
Seatback angle
Seat height
Seat cushion angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Position, cushion angle and height
Leg support
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Height
Lock release button
Angle
Second row
Height
Lock release button
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Third row
Height
Height
Lock release button
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row
Separate seat Bench seat
Third row
Manual seat Power seat
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Seats-Folding second row seats
(1)
(2)
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
(3)
Separated seat
Pull
(4)
(1) Lower the head restraints.
(2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(3) Fold down the seatback.
(4) Fold out the board from the seatback.
Parking brake
Bench seat
Pull
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Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding third row seats
(1)
Insert
(2)
(3)
(5)
From rear door side
Manual seat Manual seat
Pull
Power seat
(4)
From back door side
Power seat
(1) Release the center seat belt tab.
(2) Stow the center seat belt tab.
(3) Lower the head restraint.
(4) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(5) Fold the seats.
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
Low beam
High beam flasher
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn
signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights (if equipped)
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tu rn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Rear
Pull to wash
and wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Windows
Driver side
Up
Window lock
switch
Down
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it
completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway,
lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows and back window.
Driver’s window remains operable.
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Window-Back
Operating from inside
Open
Close
Automatic operation Push the switch completely in or pull it completely
out and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly
push the switch in the opposite direction.
Operating from outside
Open Close
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Push and hold
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Back door (close only)
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Open
Close
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Increase speed
Close
Cancel
Tilt
1
System ON/OFF
Resu me
2
Decrease speed
1
The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2
The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Manual
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Power
Up
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Away from
the driver
Down
To war d the
driver
Control switch
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
“VSC OFF” button
“VSC OFF” button
The “VSC OFF” button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC, VSC and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Front
Air Conditioning
Control panel
Display
Fan speed
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature (driver side)
Windshield airflow (fresh air only)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to reduce
window fogging.
Temperature (front passenger side)
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronize temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear seats.
Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear seats.
Outside rearview mirror/Back window defogger or windshield wiper
de-icer (if equipped)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature (rear passenger area*)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Climate control OFF
* To change the rear seat setting, press the “REAR” button.
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Rear Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Display
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature
Climate control OFF
Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)
Front
seats
With ventilators
Driver’s seat
Tu rn
ON
Front passenger’s seat
Tu rn
ON
Heater only
Driver’s seat
Tu rn
ON
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Front passenger’s seat
Tu rn
ON
Second seats
Left side
Push
Right side
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Typ e 1
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Push to adjust
tone, balance
& ASL*
Typ e 2 additional functions
Typ e 3 (with JBL speakers)
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Mode
Station/CD
track scan
Eject CD
Push to skip
up/down
MP3 folder
View CD
information
Load CD(s)
View MP3
folder and/or
Satellite Radio
category type
* Automatic Sound Leveling
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Types 2 and 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Tu r n “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
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re-open for next disc.
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6)
to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
AUX audio jack
Push
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
115V AC Power outlet main switch
Front audio system (DVD player)
DVD player
DVD screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
Headphone volume controls and headphone jacks
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
A/C controlAudio control
Volume control
A/C OFF
v
v
“”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system “OFF.”
Temperature
selector
Auto A/C ON
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety
precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Fixed speed mode
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Control on page 20.
Distance control mode
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and
accelerate back up to the selected speed if the vehicle traveling in front
of you changes lanes or speeds up.
To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The
(1)
“CRUISE” indicator will come on.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Control on page 20.
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Note: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will
increase speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments.
Pushing lever down toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
LONG
MIDDLE
SHORT
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will
change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Multi-information display (if equipped)
Push “INFO” to change information in the following:
(1) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter
(2) Average gas mileage
(3) Current gas mileage
(4) Miles left on remaining fuel
(5) Running time from engine start
(6) Average vehicle speed
Push “SETUP US/M” to customize to the following settings:
(1) UNIT
(2) KEYLESS ENTRY FEEDBACK
(3) KEYLESS ENTRY RELOCK TIMER
(4) KEYLESS ENTRY ALL DOORS UNLOCK
(5) DOOR AUTO LOCKING
(6) DOOR AUTO UNLOCKING
(7) HEADLAMPS AUTO OFF TIMER
(8) COURTESY LAMPS OFF TIMER
(9) DEFAULT SETTING
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Microphone
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Vol ume
End call
Start call
Typ e A
Voice command
button
Typ e B
End call
Start call
Vol ume
Voice command
button
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phones),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Back of the center console box
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Inside of the
center console box
Luggage compartment
Power outlets-115V AC
ON/OFF switch
Key must be in the “ON” position to be used.
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Accessory meter
Outside temperature/Cruise information display (if equipped)
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Change information (if equipped)
“SELECT RESET” button (if equipped)
“SETUP US/M” button to customize unit
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system before
attempting to use it.
Cup holders
Front
Front console Back of the front console
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear
Rear side trim Rear console box (if equipped)
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belts
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on
hips as possible
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up
Squeeze lock release to lower
Tire Pressure Warning System
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding spare),
indicator comes on. Pushing “ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes.
After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Spare tire & tools
Spare tire, jack and tool location
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire
Jack and tool
Removing the spare tire
(1)
(1) Remove the cover.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Insert the jack handle extension into the lowering screw. Lower the
spare tire completely to the ground.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
(2) (3)
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