Toyota SEQUOIA 2015 Reference Guide
2015
Sequoia
Quick Reference Guide
2015
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
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 Gentex Corporation.
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
Light control-Instrument panel
1
8
Accessory meter 20
Air Conditioning/Heating 22-23
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic Transmission 11
Bluetooth
1
11
®
Device Pairing Section 39-48
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 13
Cruise control 28
Cup holders 33
Door locks 30
Door-Power back 19
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 29
Entune™ Audio Plus 26
Four-wheel drive 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
1
& turn signals 17
Lights
Moonroof 20
Multi-Information Display
®
3
)
2
30
Parking brake 12
Power outlets-12V DC 32
Power outlets-120V AC 32
Rear seat entertainment system 33
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
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®
) 31
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 21
Traffic 27
TOW/HAUL switch 11
VSC OFF switch 21
Weather 27
Window-Back
19
Windows 18
Windshield wipers & washers 18
Doors-Child safety locks 35
Floor mat installation 37
Seat belts 34
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 35
Spare tire & tools 33
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 35
1
9
28
36-37
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
OVERVIEW
Details on the center panel
area on next page
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
Telephone controls
1,2
1,2
1,2
Cruise control
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch
1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch
Personal/Interior light main switch
Instrument panel light control
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
1
2 3
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
Power rearview mirror controls
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Center panel area
Instrument cluster
With Multi-Information Display
Without Multi-Information Display
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Accessory meter
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Multimedia system
1
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defogger
wiper de-icer button
2
2
/Back window defogger/Windshield
12V DC power outlet
Seat heater
2
and ventilator2 controls
Cigarette lighter
AUX audio jack/USB port
Height control switch
AVS switch
2
TOW/HAUL button
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Front-wheel drive control switch
Intuitive parking assist button
2
2
2
2
2
Multi-Information Display control buttons2 and/or accessory meter
control buttons
2
Emergency flasher button
1
Vehicles with navigation system: for details, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.”
2
If equipped
4 5
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*
* If equipped
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 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*
Maintenance/Service required indicator
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning*
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
AUTO Limited Slip Differential 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*
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning*
Traction Control OFF indicator*
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rearview mirror indicators
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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*
TOW/HAUL mode indicator
6 7
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
* 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.
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
Turn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
indicator may illuminate.
”
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Panic button
Light control-Instrument panel
Push and hold
Brightness
control
Push and hold
8 9
+
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
-
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Engine maintenance
Pull
Automatic Transmission
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“D”
“S”
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
“S” mode
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: 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.
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
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 “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
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.
Auto lock/unlock
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
ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
1110
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
WD
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
Four-wheel drive control switch
Turn
Push
and turn
High speed (2WD)
Turn to “2WD” from “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” from “2WD” with speed below 62 mph.
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4H” from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L” from “4H.”
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“2WD” position.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Turn
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)
System ON/OFF
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Second row
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push
Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
12 13
Lock release button
Third row (center)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Middle head restraint in
8-passenger models only.
Third row (outside)
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row
Separate seat Bench seat
Third row
Manual seat Power seat
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat height
Seat cushion angle
Lumbar support
Position, cushion angle and height
Leg support (if equipped)
Seats-Folding second row seats
(1)
Power seat
(2)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle/lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
14 15
Separated seat
(3)
Pull
(4)
Bench seat
(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.
Pull
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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