check engine light TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) User Guide
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2404-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Washer/wiper dual 
operation
Pulling  the  lever  operates  the  wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple  of  times  after  the  washer
squirts.
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles  are not  blocked if there is  washe r  fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When  it  is  cold,  do  not  use  the  washer  fluid  until  the  windshie ld  becomes
warm. The  fluid may freeze  on  the  windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do  not  operate  the  switch  continually  as  the  washer  fluid  pump  may  over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle w ill be damaged. 
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2424-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty p e   BIntermittent  window
wiper operation
Normal  window  wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation
The  wiper  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.
(After  operating  several  times,
the  wiper  operates  one  more
time  after  a  short  delay  to  pre-
vent dripping.)
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
●The engine switch is in ON.
● The back window is completely closed.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check  that  the  washer  nozzle  is  not  blocked  if  there  is  washer  fluid  in  the
washer fluid reservoir.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. washer linkage wiper control) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 546) 
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Maintenance and care6
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 402
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 405
General maintenance........ 407
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 410
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 411
Hood ................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure ....... 438
Wheels .............................. 441
Air conditioning filter.......... 444
Electronic key battery........ 446
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 448
Light bulbs......................... 451 
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4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140 °F - 175 °F [60 °C - 80 °C]).
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50 °F - 85 °F [10 °C - 30 °C]).
■Checking the  fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type  and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
1
2
3
4
5 
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4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the appearance of the ti
re to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured:  P. 491
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry  out  the  following  procedure  after  the  tire  temperature  has  lowered
sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate  level.
●If  the  warning  light  does  not  go  out  even  after  several  minutes ,  check
that  the  tire  inflation  pressure  is  at  the  specified  level  and  carry  out  ini-
tialization. ( P.   4 2 8 )
The  warning  light  may  come  on  again  if  the  above  operations  are con-
ducted without first allowing t he tire temperature to lower suf ficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as  natural  air  leaks  and  tire  inflation  pressure  changes  caused  by tem-
perature. 
In  this  case,  adjusting  the  tire  inflation  pressure  will  turn  o ff  the  warning
light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replace d with a spare tire
The  temporary  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  the  tire  pressure   warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure w arning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the tem porary spare
tire. 
Replace  the  temporary  spare  tire  with  the  repaired  tire  and  adj ust  the
proper  tire  inflation  pressure.  The  tire  pressure  warning  light   will  turn  off
after several minutes.
■Conditions  that  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  functi on
properly
 P.   4 3 2
■If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking
for 1 minute
If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking  for
1 minute when the engine switch is turned to ON, have it checked  by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In  some  cases,  the  buzzer  may  not  be  heard  because  of  noisy  pla ce  or  an
audio sound. 
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When trouble arises
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Indicates the following:• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
A buzzer also sounds.
 Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
Check  the  tire  inflation  pressure,  and
adjust to the appropriate level.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
 Add washer fluid.
Indicates  that  intuitive  parking  assist  sensor  is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)
Clean the sensor.
Indicates  that  the  headlight  switch  is  in    or
  position  (with  the  key  removed  and  the
driver’s door opened) A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Indicates  that  the  moon  roof  is  not  fully  closed
(with  the  engine  switch  off,  and  the  driver’s  door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  according  to  the
driven  distance  on  the  maintenance  schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes  on  approximately  4500  miles  (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Check Brake System
Fuel Low
Tire Pressure Low 
Check Tire
Windshield 
Washer Fluid  Low
Clean Parking Assist  Sensor
Turn Lights Off
(Flashes)
Moon Roof Open
(Flashes)
Maintenance 
Required Soon 
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When trouble arises
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After  taking  the  specified  steps  to  correct  the  suspected  problem,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Contin-
uous  The  driver’s  door  was  opened
when the shift lever was not in
P  and  the  engine  switch  was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
The  driver’s  door  was  opened
and  closed  while  the  elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was not in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
Once3 times
The  driver’s  door  was  opened
and  closed  while  the  elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle,  the  shift  lever  was  in  P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Turn  the  engine  switch
off.
 Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other  than  the  driver’s  door
was  opened  and  closed  while
the  engine  switch  was  in  a
mode other than off.
Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)
Shift into P Position
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Not Detected
(Flashes) 
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5268-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
Vehicles without towing package
13.1 qt. (12.4 L, 10.9 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
14.1 qt. (13.3 L, 11.7 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• A  similar  high-quality  ethylene  glycol-
based  non-silicate,  non-amine,  non-
nitrite,  and  non-borate  coolant  with
long-life  hybrid  organic  acid  technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 
68 °F (20 °C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8   12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage  checked  20  minutes  after  the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max. 
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574What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACC or
ON (the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? 
(P. 472)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound. 
( P. 470, 479)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 84)
To stop the alarm, start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? 
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 479)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 470.
●When  a  warning  light  turns  on  or  a  warning  message  or  indicator  is dis-
played, refer to P. 470, 479.
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle 
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed 
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579Alphabetical index
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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronically modulated air suspension ....................... 309
Emergency flashers ................ 460
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 470
If a warning light turns  on ....................................... 470
If a warning message 
is displayed......................... 479
If the engine will not start ...... 505
If the vehicle battery is  discharged .......................... 509
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water ..................... 463
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
If you think something  is wrong .............................. 468
If your vehicle becomes  stuck ................................... 516
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency ... 461
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ......................... 464
If your vehicle overheats ....... 513
Engine Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 214
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 214
Identification number ............ 522
If the engine will not start ...... 505
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 214
Overheating .......................... 513
Engine coolant ......................... 419 Capacity ................................ 526
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334 Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity................................ 524
Checking............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 334
Engine switch .......................... 214
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 491
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 527
Brake .................................... 528
Power steering...................... 528
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 236
Four-wheel drive  system.................................... 315
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............. 51
Front personal lights............... 357
Front seats ............................... 136 Adjustment............................ 136
Cleaning ............................... 402
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 154
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 352
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