belt TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G Repair Manual

510 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after several minutes).
■When a tire is replaced 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 warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the temporary spare
tire. Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust
the proper tire inflatio n pressure. The tire pres sure warning light will turn
off after several minutes.
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on
the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 443)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 569)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■
Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

538 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
● “ENGINE COOLANT HOT” is shown on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display).
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

546 6-1. Specifications
Engine
Fuel
Model2UZ-FE, 3UR-FE
Type 8-cylinder V-type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
3.70 
3.31 in. (94.0  84.0 mm)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
3.70  4.02 in. (94.0  102.0 mm)
Displacement 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
284.5 cu.in. (4664 cm3)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
345.4 cu.in. (5663 cm
3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire section names
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Uniform tire quality gradingThis information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S.A. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answ er any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires mu st conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

572 6-2. Customization
Illumination
(
P. 362)Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine is off ON OFF
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
P. 507) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

For owners7
575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................... 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadican owners
(in French) ..................... 577

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions
extracted from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in
English.

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Alphabetical index
Brake assist ............................. 214
Break-in tips ............................ 137
Card holder .............................. 370
Care
Exterior ................................. 422
Interior .................................. 424
Seat belts ............................. 425
Cargo capacity ........................ 228
Cargo hooks ............................ 407
CD changer .............................. 275
CD player ................................. 275
Chains ...................................... 229
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 121
Booster seats, installation .... 127
Convertible seats, definition............................. 121
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 116
Infant seats, definition .......... 121
Infant seats, installation ........ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 128
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 125
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 130
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 110
Battery precautions ...... 451, 534
Child restraint system ........... 121
Child-protectors ...................... 38
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 70
Installing child restraints ....... 124
Moon roof precautions............ 91
Power window lock switch ...... 85
Power window precautions..... 86
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 471 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................72
Seat belt precautions ..............71
Seat heater precautions ........399
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................391
Cleaning Exterior ..................................422
Interior ...................................424
Seat belts ..............................425
Climate control seat.................400
Clock ........................................ 388
Coin holder ...............................368
Compass ...................................416
Condenser ................................446
Console box .....................368, 373
Conversation mirror ................392
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............536
CRS ...........................................121
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................183
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................186
Cup holders ..............................377
Curtain shield airbags .............103
Customizable features.............569
Daytime running light system ....................................176
Defogger
Rear window .........................262
Side mirrors ...........................262
Dimension.................................542
Dinghy towing ..........................246
Display Trip information .....................167
Warning message .................514
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....433
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............362
Wattage .................................554
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