display TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2009 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 ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 47
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory system ................................ 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 67
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 77
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
Roof luggage carrier............. 86
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 88
Power windows .................... 88
Power back window ............. 90
Moon roof ............................. 92 1-5. Refueling ............................. 95
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 100 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 100
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 104
1-7. Safety information ............ 105 Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 129
2-1. Driving procedures........... 142 Driving the vehicle .............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch....... 151
Automatic
transmission........ 154
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn .................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 161 Gauges and meters ............ 161
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 166
Multi-information display ..... 171
Accessory meter ................. 177
1Before driving
2When driving

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Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 325
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 326
Using the video mode ........ 328
Changing the Setup Menu settings ................... 330
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 338
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 338
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 342
Making a phone call ........... 351
Setting a cellular phone...... 356
Security and system setup ................................ 361
Using the phone book ........ 364
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 371 Interior lights list ................. 371
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 372
• Personal/interior lights...... 373
• Interior light ...................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features ........................... 375
List of storage features....... 375
• Glove boxes ..................... 376
• Coin holder ....................... 377
• Front console box ............ 377
• Card holder ...................... 379
• Map holder ....................... 380
• Pen holder ........................ 381
• Tissue pocket ................... 382
• Rear console box ............. 382
• Overhead console ............ 385 • Cup holders ...................... 386
• Bottle holders ................... 391
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 392
3-7. Other interior features...... 394 Sun visors ........................... 394
Vanity mirrors ..................... 395
Clock................................... 396
Outside temperature display .............................. 397
Portable ashtray ................. 399
Cigarette lighter .................. 400
Conversation mirror ............ 401
Power outlets ...................... 402
Seat heaters ....................... 408
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 411
Armrests ............................. 413
Rear side sunshades .......... 414
Seatback table .................... 416
Floor mat ............................ 417
Luggage compartment features ............................ 418
Garage door opener ........... 423
Compass ............................ 428
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 434 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 436
4Maintenance and care

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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 439Maintenance requirements ..................... 439
General maintenance.......... 441
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 444
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 445
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 445
Hood ................................... 449
Engine compartment ........... 450
Tires .................................... 466
Tire inflation pressure ......... 473
Wheels ................................ 477
Air conditioning filter............ 479
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 484
Light bulbs........................... 495
5-1. Essential information ....... 508 Emergency 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
6-1. Specifications ................... 556 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 556
Fuel information.................. 569
Tire information .................. 573
6-2. Customization................... 584 Customizable features........ 584
Items to initialize ................. 588
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 508
TOW/HAUL switch
P. 156
Height control
switches
 P. 208
AVS switch P. 213
Center differential
lock switch
*1 P. 215
Accessory meter
control switches

Multi-information display
control switches
*3
P. 177
P. 171Intuitive parking assist
switch
 P. 202
Front wheel drive control
switch
*1
Coin holder
*2
P. 214
P. 377

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Engine (ignition) switch
P. 151
VSC OFF switch P. 219, 222, 223, 224
Power outlet main
switch
 P. 402
Power back window
switch
P. 90
*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
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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. 584)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 173)

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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 canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
Vehicles with multi-information display
P. 1 7 3
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
Before driving
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the r ear seats using the LATCH anchors or
a seat belt. Attach the top teth er strap when installing a child
restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Low er Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for all of the second seats.
(Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (
P. 6 7
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
Second seats
Anchor brackets are provided
for all of the second seats.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 142Driving the vehicle............ 142
Engine (ignition) switch .... 151
Automatic
transmission..... 154
Turn signal lever .............. 158
Parking brake ................... 159
Horn ................................. 160
2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 161 Gauges and meters ......... 161
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 166
Multi-information display............................ 171
Accessory meter .............. 177
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 180
Headlight switch ............... 180
Fog light switch ................ 183
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 184
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 186
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 187 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 188
Cruise control ................... 188
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 191
Intuitive parking assist...... 202
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 208
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 213
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 214
AUTO LSD system........... 219
Driving assist systems ..... 221
2-5. Driving information ........ 227 Off-road precautions ........ 227
Cargo and luggage .......... 232
Vehicle load limits ............ 236
Winter driving tips ............ 237
Trailer towing ................... 241
Dinghy towing .................. 257

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TOW/HAUL switch (6-speed models 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. 155)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4 (6-speed models) or 4 or 3 (5-speed models). ( P. 188,191)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 544
■ 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.)