automatic transmission TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Driving position memory system ................................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 74
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 75
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 76
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
Roof luggage carrier............. 83
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 85
Power windows .................... 85
Power back window ............. 87
Moon roof ............................. 89 1-5. Refueling ............................. 92
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 96 Engine immobilizer system ... 96
Alarm .................................... 98
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 100
1-7. Safety information ............ 101 Correct driving posture ....... 101
SRS airbags ....................... 103
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 116
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints ..... 124
2-1. Driving procedures........... 136 Driving the vehicle .............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch....... 145
Automatic
transmission
(6-speed models)
............... 148
Automatic transmission (5-speed models) ............. 152
Turn signal lever ................. 155
Parking brake ..................... 156
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 157 Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 162
Multi-information display ..... 167
Accessory meter ................. 172
1Before driving
2When driving

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 136Driving the vehicle............ 136
Engine (ignition) switch .... 145
Automatic
transmission
(6-speed models)
............ 148
Automatic transmission (5-speed models) ........... 152
Turn signal lever .............. 155
Parking brake ................... 156
2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 157 Gauges and meters ......... 157
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 162
Multi-information display............................ 167
Accessory meter .............. 172
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 175
Headlight switch ............... 175
Fog light switch ................ 178
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 179
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 181
Headlight cleaner switch .. 182 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 183
Cruise control ................... 183
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 186
Intuitive parking assist...... 196
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 202
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 207
Four-wheel drive system .. 208
AUTO LSD system........... 212
Driving assist systems ..... 214
2-5. Driving information ........ 219 Off-road precautions ........ 219
Cargo and luggage .......... 224
Vehicle load limits ............ 228
Winter driving tips ............ 229
Trailer towing ................... 233
Dinghy towing .................. 246

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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission (6-speed models)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 149)

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TOW/HAUL switch (vehicles with towing package)Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 149)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P. 183,186)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 530
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission (5-speed models)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 153)

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■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 153)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
4 or 3. ( P. 183,186)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 530
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■ Downshifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)

158 2-2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
P. 167
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

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Odometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis-
plays.
Vehicles with multi-information display
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the buttonwill reset the trip meter.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the buttonwill reset the trip meter.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if equipped)
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 536)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.