brake fluid TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G User Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle con-
tinually points higher than normal (if equipped)
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

516 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashing)Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph (5
km/h).
A buzzer also sounds
intermittently. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the engine oil
is changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles (8000
km) after the engine oil
is changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
Warning lightDetailsCorrection procedure

552 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Steering
Pedal clearance *14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.20 in. (1  5 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 250, 258
ABS ........................................... 214
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 207
Air conditioning filter............... 467
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 467
Front air conditioning
system ................................ 250
Rear air conditioning
system ................................ 258
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 106
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 110
Airbag warning light............... 506
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 106
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 110
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 116
General airbag precautions ......................... 110
Locations of airbags .............. 103
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 114
Proper driving posture ........................ 101, 110
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 106
Side airbag precautions ........ 110
SRS airbags .......................... 103
Alarm ...........................................98
Antenna..................................... 272
Anti-lock brake system............ 214
Armrest ..................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................... 390
Audio input ............................... 294
Audio system
A/V input adapter .................. 319
Antenna ................................. 272 Audio input ............................ 294
Audio visual input .................. 319
AUX adapter ......................... 294
CD player/changer ................ 275
DVD player............................ 305
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 283
Optimal use ........................... 292
Portable music player ........... 294
Radio..................................... 269
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 298
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 296
Type ...................................... 266
Audio visual input.................... 319
AUTO LSD system ................... 212
Automatic light control system .................................... 176
Automatic
transmission .................. 148, 152
AUX adapter ............................. 294
Auxiliary box ........................... 382
A/V input adapter ..................... 319
AVS ........................................... 207
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Wattage................................. 554
Back door Back door ................................ 41
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 87
Battery Checking ............................... 450
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 532
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 229
Bluetooth
................................ 333
Bottle holder............................. 381
Brakes
Fluid ...................................... 446
Parking brake ........................ 156
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DoorsBack door ................................41
Door glasses ...........................85
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 507
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 137
Correct posture ..................... 101
Procedures ............................ 136
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Driving position memory...........59
DVD player ................................ 305
Electronically modulated air
suspension............................. 202
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 530
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 532
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 505
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 505
If the warning message is displayed............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 531
If you think something is wrong .................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 539
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 496
If your vehicle overheats ....... 536
Engine
Compartment ........................ 438
Engine switch ........................ 145
Hood...................................... 437 How to start the
engine ................................. 145
Identification number............. 544
If the engine will not start ...... 529
Ignition switch ...................... 145
Overheating .......................... 536
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 549
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 229
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 96
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 229
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 443
Engine switch........................... 145
Event data recorder ................. 503
Floor mat .................................. 405
Fluid Brake..................................... 446
Washer.................................. 452
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 554
Four-wheel drive system......... 208
Front air conditioning system .................................... 250
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 554
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 116
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 507
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594 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 507
or
P. 505
and
P. 505 P. 506
P. 506 P. 507
P. 507
or
P. 5 0 6P. 507
P. 5 0 7P. 507
P. 5 0 6P. 507
*: VSC OFF indicator flashes and
slip indicator comes on.P. 5 0 6
P. 5 0 7
P. 5 0 6
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low washer fluid
warning light
Power steering warning
light
Master warning light
VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator*
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
The warning message is displayedP. 514If a warning message is displayed