engine overheat TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2009 2.G User Guide

410 3-7. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

412 3-7. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information .... 508Emergency flashers ......... 508
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 509
If you think something is wrong ............................. 514
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 515
Event data recorder ......... 516 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 518
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 518
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 527
If you have a flat tire......... 532
If the engine will not start ................................ 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 544
If you lose your keys ........ 545
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 546
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 550
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 553

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

552 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
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● 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.

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 458
Parking brake ....................... 159
Brake assist ............................. 221
Break-in tips ............................ 143
Card holder .............................. 379
Care Exterior ................................. 434
Interior .................................. 436
Seat belts ............................. 437
Cargo capacity ........................ 236
Cargo hooks ............................ 419
CD changer .............................. 285
CD player ................................. 285
Chains ...................................... 237
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 125
Booster seats, installation .... 135
Convertible seats, definition............................. 125
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 134
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 120
Infant seats, definition .......... 125
Infant seats, installation ........ 133
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 130
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 133
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....................... 136
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 114
Battery precautions ...... 463, 548
Child restraint system ........... 125
Child-protectors ...................... 38
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 73
Installing child restraints ....... 129
Moon roof precautions............ 94
Power window lock switch ...... 88 Power window precautions .....89
Removed key battery
precautions .........................483
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............74
Seat heater precautions ........410
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................400
Cleaning Exterior ..................................434
Interior ...................................436
Seat belts ..............................437
Climate control seat.................411
Clock ........................................ 396
Coin holder ...............................377
Compass ...................................428
Condenser ................................458
Console box .....................377, 382
Conversation mirror ................401
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............550
CRS ...........................................125
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................188
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................191
Cup holders ..............................386
Curtain shield airbags .............107
Customizable features.............584
Daytime running light system ....................................181
Defogger
Rear window .........................272
Side mirrors ...........................272
Dimension.................................556
Dinghy towing ..........................257
Display Trip information .....................171
Warning message .................527
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....445
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Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights .............. 371
Wattage ................................. 568
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................88
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................82
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 520
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 143
Correct posture ..................... 105
Procedures ............................ 142
Winter driving tips.................. 237
Driving position memory...........61
DVD player ................................ 314
Electronically modulated air
suspension............................. 208
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 508
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 542
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 544
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................. 546
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 518
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 518
If the warning message is
displayed............................. 527
If you have a flat tire ............. 532
If you lose your keys ............. 545
If you think something is wrong .................................. 514
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 553
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 509 If your vehicle overheats ....... 550
Engine
Compartment ........................ 450
Engine switch ........................ 151
Hood ..................................... 449
How to start the engine ................................. 151
Identification number............. 558
If the engine will not start ...... 542
Ignition switch ...................... 151
Overheating .......................... 550
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 563
Checking ............................... 457
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 237
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system .... 100
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 561
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 237
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 455
Engine switch........................... 151
Event data recorder ................. 516
FFV ...................................... 95, 569
Flex-fuel .............................. 95, 569
Flexible fuel vehicle ........... 95, 569
Floor mat .................................. 417
Fluid Brake..................................... 458
Washer.................................. 464
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 495
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage................................. 568
Four-wheel drive system......... 214
Front air conditioning system .................................... 260
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Ignition switch........................ 151
Keyless entry...........................33
Key number .............................32
Keys ........................................32
Wireless remote control key ........................................33
LATCH system ......................... 130
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 495
Wattage ................................. 568
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 495
Wattage ................................. 568
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 371
Emergency flasher switch ..... 508
Fog light switch ..................... 183
Hazard light switch ................508
Headlight switch .................... 180
Interior light switch ........373, 374
Outer foot lights ..................... 371
Personal light switch ............. 373
Replacing light bulbs ............. 495
Turn signal lever.................... 158
Vanity lights ........................... 395
Wattage ................................. 568
Load capacity ........................... 236
Lock steering column .............. 152
Luggage compartment features................................... 418
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 445
General maintenance ............ 441
Maintenance data.................. 556
Maintenance requirements.... 439
Map holder ................................ 380
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 177 Instrument panel light
control ................................. 165
Meters ................................... 161
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 401
Inside rear view mirror ............ 79
Side mirror heaters ............... 272
Side mirrors............................. 82
Vanity mirrors ........................ 395
Moon roof ................................... 92
MP3 disc ................................... 292
Multi-information display .................................... 171
Odometer .................................. 161
Off-road precautions ............... 227
Oil Engine oil .............................. 452
Opener
Back door ................................ 42
Fuel door ................................. 95
Fuel filler door ......................... 95
Hood ..................................... 449
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 82
Outside temperature display .................................... 397
Overhead console.................... 385
Overheating, Engine ................ 550
Parking assist .......................... 202
Parking brake ........................... 159
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 495
Switch ................................... 180
Wattage................................. 568
Pen holder ................................ 381
Personal lights Switch ................................... 373
Wattage................................. 568
Power back door ........................ 43
Power back window................... 90
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 532If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 542If the engine will not start
P. 100Engine immobilizer system
P. 546If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 544If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 550If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 545If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 546If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 7Side doors
P. 4 2Back door
The horn begins to sound.P. 102Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 553If the vehicle becomes stuck