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2009
Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Sequoia
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Sequoia.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Sequoia operations. Every Sequoia owner should review the
Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
Quick Reference Guide is current at
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INDEX
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
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 29
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 21
“TOW/HAUL” switch 11
VSC OFF button 21
Window-Back 19
Windows 18
Windshield wipers & washers 18
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Seat belts 32
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 33
Spare tire & tools 33
ressure Monitoring (warning) System
ire P
T
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer
more information.
3
HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
(if equipped)
Details on the center panel
area on next page
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
Steering wheel climate controls
1
1
1
Cruise control
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch
Telephone controls
1,2
1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
115V AC Power outlet main switch
1
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Engine (ignition) switch
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Personal/Interior light main switch
2 3
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
.”
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Center panel area
Accessory meter
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors
de-icer
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater
Cigarette lighter
AUX audio jack
Height control switch
AVS button
“TOW/HAUL” button
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Four-wheel drive control switch
Intuitive parking assist button
Multi-information display control button1and/or accessory meter
control button
Emergency flasher button
1
If equipped
2
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual
2
1
button
1
and ventilator1controls
1
1
1
1
1
/Back window defogger/Windshield wiper
1
1
1
.”
4
Instrument cluster
With multi-information display
Without multi-information display
Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Voltmeter
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 T
ransmission fluid temperature gauge
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
TOW/HAUL mode indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Slip indicator
1
1
High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Height control indicator
Height control/MANUAL indicator
1
1
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Power steering warning
1
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
1
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1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your T
oyota dealer
.
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
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Hood release
Pull
Turn
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Panic button
Push and hold
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Push and hold
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Light control-Instrument panel
+
Brightness
control
-
Engine maintenance
4.7L 8 cylinder (2UZ-FE) engine
5.7L 8 cylinder (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
Automatic Transmission
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
* The engine 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
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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“TOW/HAUL” switch (if equipped)
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
WD
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 switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive control switch
Turn
Push
and turn
High speed (2WD)
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.”
Turn
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
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
keep in “2WD” position.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Push
Lock the center differential when your vehicle’
ditch or when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
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s wheels get stuck in a
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Height
Lock release button
Angle
Second row
Height
Lock release button
Height
Third row
Height
Lock release button
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row
Separate seat
Third row
Manual seat
Bench seat
Power seat
Seats-Folding second row seats
(1)
(3)
Separated seat
(4)
Pull
(2)
OVERVIEW
Bench seat
Pull
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Position
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Lower the head restraints.
(2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(3) Fold down the seatback.
(4) Fold out the board (if equipped) from the seatback.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding third row seats
(1)
Insert
(3)
(5)
From rear door side
Manual seat Manual seat
Pull
(2)
(4)
From back door side
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
-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
after locking.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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Power seat
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Adjust interval*
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Single wipe
Pull to wash
and wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Windows
Driver side
Up
Down
Window lock
switch
Window-Back
Operating from inside
Open
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.
Close
Operating from outside
Open
Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Back door (close only)
Push
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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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. R
efer to the
Owner
s Manual
’
for more details.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moonroof
Sliding operation
Open
Close
Push once to open/close completely. To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
Tilting operation
Tilt
Close
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Manual
Lock release lever
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Power
Up
Away from
the driver
Down
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Angle
Length
Toward the
driver
Control switch
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Functions
Increase speed
1
Cancel
Set
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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Resume
VSC OFF button
2
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 selector (driver side)
Windshield defogger (fresh air only)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to reduce
window fogging.
Temperature selector (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 selector (rear passenger area*)
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Climate control OFF
Rear Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Display
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Climate control OFF
Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)
Front
seats
With ventilators
Driver’s seat
Ventilator
Heater
Second seats
Front passenger’s seat
Ventilator
Heater
Push
Passenger side
Heater only
Driver’s seat
Turn
ON
Driver side
Push
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Front passenger’s seat
Turn
ON
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
* To change the rear seat setting, press the “REAR” button.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Type 1
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Push to adjust
tone, balance
& ASL*
Type 2 additional functions
Type 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
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 while
in AUX mode.
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* 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
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) T
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
urn “TUNE
.
FILE.”
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115V AC Power outlet main switch
Front audio system
DVD player
DVD screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
115V AC P
ower outlet
Headphone volume controls and headphone jacks
ehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “
V
System Owner’s Manual
.”
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Navigation
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
A/C controlAudio control
Volume control
v
v
“”
A/C OFF
Temperature
selector
Auto A/C ON
-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.
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.
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
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.
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.
on page 20.
LONG
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the
more details.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Owner’s Manual for
MIDDLE
SHORT
(3) T
o
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
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Type A
Voice command
Volume
End call
Start call
button
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
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.
Microphone
Type B
Volume
End call
Start call
Voice command
button
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Back of the center console box
Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Inside of the
center console box
Luggage compartment
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 (if equipped)
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
Power outlets-115V AC
ON/OFF switch
Engine switch must be in the “ON” position
30
to be used.
Rear
Rear side trim
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear console box (if equipped)
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Monitoring (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.
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a
few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the
inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Note: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.
Owner’s Manual for tire
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.
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Squeeze lock release to lower
Push up
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
Spare tire
Removing the spare tire
(1)
(1) Remove the cover.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Insert the jack handle extension into the lowering screw
spare tire completely to the ground.
efer to the
R
Owner
procedures.
(2) (3)
s Manual
’
for tire changing and jack positioning
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Jack and tool
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
. Lower the
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