display 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

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3-3. Using the rear audio/video system ............................. 298
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 298
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 305
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 314
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 316
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 317
Using the video mode ........ 319
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 329
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 329
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 333
Making a phone call ........... 342
Setting a cellular phone...... 347
Security and system setup ................................ 352
Using the phone book ........ 355
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 362 Interior lights list ................. 362
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 363
• Personal/interior lights...... 364
• Interior light ...................... 365 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 366
List of storage features ....... 366
• Glove boxes ..................... 367
• Coin holder ....................... 368
• Front console box ............. 368
• Card holder ....................... 370
• Map holder ....................... 371
• Pen holder ........................ 372
• Tissue pocket ................... 373
• Rear console box ............. 373
• Overhead console ............ 376
• Cup holders ...................... 377
• Bottle holders ................... 381
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 382
• Seatback table .................. 384
3-7. Other interior features...... 386 Sun visors ........................... 386
Vanity mirrors ..................... 387
Clock................................... 388
Outside temperature display .............................. 389
Portable ashtray ................. 390
Cigarette lighter .................. 391
Conversation mirror ............ 392
Power outlets ...................... 393
Seat heaters ....................... 397
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 400
Armrests ............................. 402
Rear side sunshades .......... 403
Floor mat ............................ 405
Luggage compartment features ............................ 406
Garage door opener ........... 411
Compass ............................ 416

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4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 422Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 422
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 424
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 427 Maintenance requirements . 427
General maintenance.......... 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 432
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 433
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 433
Hood ................................... 437
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires .................................... 454
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 465
Air conditioning filter............ 467
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 470
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 472
Light bulbs........................... 483 5-1. Essential information ....... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 496
If you think something is wrong ............................... 501
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 502
Event data recorder ............ 503
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 505
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 505
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ........... 519
If the engine will not start.... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 530
If you lose your keys........... 531
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 532
If your vehicle overheats .... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 539
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch
TOW/HAUL switch

P. 150
Height control
switches
 P. 202
AVS switch P. 207
Center differential
lock switch
*1 P. 209
Accessory meter
control switches

Multi-information display
control switches
*3
P. 172
P. 167Intuitive parking assist
switch
 P. 196Front wheel drive control
switch
*1
Coin holder
*2
P. 208
P. 368

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Engine (ignition) switch
P. 145
VSC OFF switch P. 212, 215, 216
Power outlet main
switch
 P. 393
Power back window
switch
P. 87
*1: 4WD models*2: 2WD models*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■
Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 169)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or cancelled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
Vehicles with multi-information display
P. 1 6 7
Vehicles without multi-information display
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below: Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the ON posi-
tion. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch ( or ) for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set or can-
celed are shown as follows.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver’s door linked
door unlocking function
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position.

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1-7. Safety information
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using a seat belt or a child
restraint lower anchor belt. Attach the top strap when installing a
child restraint.
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 6 4 
Second seat: Child restraint
lower anchorages
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for all of the second
seats. (Buttons displaying the
location of the anchorages are
attached to the seats.)
Anchor brackets (for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all of the second seats and
the center third seat.

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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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.)