Toyota Sequoia 2011 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping, and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap... 100

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 33

Side doors............................ 37

Back door............................. 42

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 50

Rear seats............................ 54

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ..................... 64

Head restraints..................... 67

Seat belts............................. 71

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type).................. 81

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)...... 82

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 83

Outside rear view mirrors..... 86

Roof luggage carrier............. 90

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 92

Power back window ............. 95

Moon roof............................. 97

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 105

Alarm.................................. 107

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 110

SRS airbags ....................... 112

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 125

Child restraint systems ....... 130

Installing child restraints ..... 134

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 148

Engine (ignition) switch....... 157

Automatic transmission ...... 160

Turn signal lever................. 164

Parking brake ..................... 165

Horn.................................... 166

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 167

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 172

Multi-information display..... 177

Accessory meter................. 183

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 186

Fog light switch................... 190

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 191

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 193

Headlight cleaner switch..... 194

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 195

Dynamic laser cruise

control............................... 198

Intuitive parking assist......... 209

Rear view monitor system... 216 Electronically modulated

air suspension................... 223

AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System)......... 228

Four-wheel drive system..... 229

AUTO LSD system.............. 234

Driving assist systems ........ 236

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 242

Cargo and luggage ............. 247

Vehicle load limits............... 251

Winter driving tips ............... 253

Trailer towing ...................... 257

Dinghy towing ..................... 277

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Front air conditioning

system.............................. 280

Rear air conditioning

system.............................. 288

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 292

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 294

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 295

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system...................... 297

Using the radio................... 301

Using the CD player........... 309

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 318

Operating an iPod .............. 326

Operating a USB

memory............................ 332

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 339

Using the AUX port............. 343

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 345

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio

system

Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth

audio system.... 348

audio

system.............................. 351

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 356

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 358

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 363

3-4. Using the rear audio/video

system

Rear seat entertainment

system.............................. 364

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 372

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 381

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 384

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs)...................... 386

Using the video mode ........ 389

Changing the Setup Menu

settings............................. 391

3-5. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

features............................ 399

Using the hands-free phone

system.............................. 403

Making a phone call........... 412

Setting a cellular phone...... 416

Security and system

setup ................................ 420

Using the phone book........ 423

3-6. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 429

• Personal/interior light

main switch....................... 430

• Personal/interior lights...... 431

• Interior light....................... 432

3-7. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 433

• Glove boxes ..................... 434

• Coin holder........................435

• Front console box............. 436

• Card holder....................... 438

• Map holder ....................... 439

• Pen holder........................ 441

• Tissue pocket ................... 442

• Rear console box ............. 443

• Overhead console ............ 446

• Cup holders...................... 448

• Bottle holders ................... 452

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 453

3-8. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 455

Vanity mirrors ..................... 456

Clock................................... 457

Outside temperature

display .............................. 458

Portable ashtray ................. 460

Cigarette lighter.................. 461

Conversation mirror............ 462

Power outlets...................... 463

Seat heaters....................... 469

Seat heaters and

ventilators......................... 472

Armrests............................. 474

Rear side sunshades.......... 475

Seatback table.................... 477

Floor mat ............................ 478

Luggage compartment

features............................. 480

Garage door opener............ 485

Compass............................. 491

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 498

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 500

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 503

General maintenance.......... 505

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 508

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 509

Hood ................................... 513

Engine compartment........... 514

Tires.................................... 529

Tire inflation pressure ......... 536

Wheels................................ 540

Air conditioning filter............ 542

Wireless remote control

battery............................... 545

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 547

Light bulbs........................... 558

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 572

If your vehicle needs

to be towed....................... 573

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 579

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 580

Event data recorder............ 581

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 583

If a warning message is

displayed (vehicles with multi-information

display)............................. 592

If you have a flat tire........... 597

If the engine will not start.... 608

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P................... 610

If you lose your keys........... 611

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 612

If your vehicle overheats .... 615

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 618

If your vehicle has

to be stopped in

an emergency .................. 619

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Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 622

Fuel information ................. 635

Tire information.................. 639

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 650

Items to initialize................. 654

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 656

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 657

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 660

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 672

Alphabetical index.................... 674

What to do if.............................. 684

P. 186

Pictorial index

P. 513

P. 191

P. 86

P. 164, 186, 188

P. 97

P. 190

P. 186

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Moon roof

Hood

Outside rear view mirrors

Front side marker lights

Headlights (low beam) Fog lights

Headlights (high beam) Front turn signal/parking

lights and daytime running



lights

P. 529

P. 597

P. 536

P. 639

P. 100

P. 164

Stop/tail and rear side

P. 186

P. 37

P. 42

P. 186

P. 292

P. 193

P. 90

P. 95

marker lights



Roof luggage



carrier

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Tail lights Rear window defogger

Back window

Rear window wiper

License plate lights

Back door Rear turn signal

lights

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 71

P. 112

P. 67

P. 452

P. 112

P. 478

P. 112

P. 54

P. 50

P. 436

P. 52, 477

P. 448

P. 453

P. 434

P. 166

Interior

Seat belts

Head restraints

Bottle holders

Cup holders

Auxiliary boxes

Front console box

Horn SRS driver

airbag

SRS front passenger airbag

Rear seats

Glove boxes

Floor mats

Front seats

SRS side airbags

Seatback table

P. 83

P. 455

P. 112

P. 456

P. 432

Type A

P. 431

P. 364

P. 431

P. 97

P. 446

P. 462

P. 491

P. 485

P. 475

P. 216

Personal/interior lights

Moon roof switches

Rear seat entertainment system

SRS curtain shield airbags

Personal/interior lights

Interior light

Sun visors

Rear side sunshades

Overhead console

Conversation mirror

Vanity mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass

Garage door opener switches



Rear view monitor system

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 83

P. 455

P. 112

P. 456

P. 432

P. 431

P. 364

P. 431

P. 446

P. 462

P. 491

P. 485

P. 475

P. 216

Type B

Personal/interior lights

Rear seat entertainment system

SRS curtain shield airbags

Personal/interior lights

Interior

Personal/interior lights

Overhead console

Conversation mirror

Vanity mirrors

Interior light

Sun visors

Rear side sunshades

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass

Garage door opener switches



Rear view monitor system

P. 37

P. 92

Inside door lock

P. 38

P. 64

P. 453

button

Door lock switch

Driving position memory switches



Power window switches

Auxiliary box

Window lock switch

: If equipped

P. 460

P. 439

P. 448

P. 160

P. 610

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Interior

Cup holders

Ashtray

Shift lever

Map holder

Shift lock override button

Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system

P. 288

P. 463

P. 448

Rear air conditioning system

Power outlet

Cup holders

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P. 288

P. 463

P. 448

P. 389

P. 367

Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system

Interior

A/V input port

Power outlet

Rear air conditioning system

Cup holders

Headphone jacks

Vehicles with rear console box

P. 448

P. 453

P. 470

P. 443

P. 448

Rear console box

Cup holders

Auxiliary box

Cup holders

Seat heater switches

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P. 186

P. 164

P. 190

P. 191

P. 165

P. 167

P. 513

P. 530

P. 193

P. 112

Instrument panel

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

Gauges and meters



Windshield wipers and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch

Hood lock release lever

Tire pressure warning reset switch

Parking brake pedal

SRS knee airbags

P. 469

P. 472

P. 280

P. 463

P. 297

Rear window defogger switch/

P. 292

P. 294

P. 105, 107

P. 183

P. 461

P. 343

P. 326, 332, 343

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch Windshield wiper de-icer



Accessory meter

Audio system Navigation system

Security indicator

AUX port AUX port/USB port



Cigarette lighter

Air conditioning system

Power outlet

Seat heater switches Seat heater and ventilator switches



: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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P. 572

P. 162

P. 223

P. 228

P. 230

P. 183

P. 177

P. 209

P. 229

P. 435

Emergency flasher switch

Intuitive parking assist switch



Center differential lock switch

Instrument panel

Accessory meter control switches

Multi-information display control switches

Front wheel drive control switch

Coin holder*



Height control switches

AVS switch

TOW/HAUL switch

P. 157

P. 234, 237, 238, 239

Power back window

P. 95

switch

Engine (ignition) switch

VSC OFF switch

: If equipped

: 4WD models

: 2WD models

: Vehicles with multi-information display

Pictorial index

P. 404

P. 345

P. 295

P. 195, 198

P. 404

P. 198

Instrument panel

Audio remote control switches

Telephone switches



Talk switch

Distance switch

Climate remote control switches

Cruise control switch



P. 171

P. 86

P. 81

Personal/interior light

P. 430

P. 43

P. 194

P. 124

P. 82

P. 87

main switch

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch



Outside rear view mirror switches

Power back door



switch

REVERSE TILT switch

Headlight cleaner switch

RSCA OFF switch*



Instrument panel light control dial

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever



: If equipped

*: 4WD models

Pictorial index

P. 480

P. 481

P. 134

P. 480

P. 481

P. 483

P. 482

P. 62

P. 463

P. 482

P. 43

P. 44

Luggage compartment

Power back door switch

Shopping bag hook



Back door strap

Seatback folding/ returning switches

Child restraint anchor bracket

Power outlet

Shopping bag hook

Auxiliary box

Auxiliary box

Tie-down hooks Cargo net hooks

Tie-down hooks

Cargo net hooks

: If equipped

*: Vehicles with third power seats

For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

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