Toyota SEQUOIA 2012 Reference Guide

SEQUOIA

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2012

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 Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 9
Hood release 10
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4

Keyless entry

1

8

Light control-Instrument panel 9

Accessory meter 20
Air Conditioning/Heating 22-23
Audio 24-25

Auto lock/unlock

1

11

Automatic Transmission 11
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 13
Cruise control 26
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 12
Power outlets-12V DC 30
Power outlets-120V AC 30
Rear seat entertainment system 31
Seat adjustments-Front 15
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 25
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
Floor mat installation 35
Seat belts 32
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 33
Spare tire & tools 33
Star Safety System

TM

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 32

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Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.

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HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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34-35

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

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 light1 controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Personal/Interior light main switch
Instrument panel light control

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Details on the center panel
area on next page

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
“REVERSE TILT” (side mirrors) switch
Headlight cleaner
Power back door button

1

1

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch

1

1

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.”

3

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Center panel area

Accessory meter
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Audio system or navigation system

1,2

Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirrors/Back window defogger/Windshield wiper de-icer

1

button
12V DC Power outlet
Seat heater

1

and ventilator1controls
Cigarette lighter
AUX audio jack/USB port
Height control switch
AVS switch

1

“TOW/HAUL” button
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Front-wheel drive control switch
Intuitive parking assist button

1

1

1

1

1

1

Multi-information display control buttons1 and/or accessory meter control
buttons

1

Emergency flasher button

1

If equipped

2

Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation

System Owner’s Manual.”

4

Instrument cluster

With multi-information display

Without multi-information display

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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 Transmission fluid temperature gauge

1

If equipped

5

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

1

OVERVIEW

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.

Brake system warning

1

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

1

AIR BAG ON indicator

AIR BAG OFF indicator

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Engine oil replacement reminder

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Power steering warning

Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator

1

1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Shift position and shift range indicators

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

TOW/HAUL mode indicator

6

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Slip indicator

1

High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

1

OVERVIEW

Height control indicator

Height control/MANUAL indicator

1

1

Center differential lock indicator

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

1

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

OVERVIEW

Turn to open

Store

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
control

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW

Hood release

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engine maintenance

Pull

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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

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