overheating TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2013 2.G Owners Manual

156 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■ Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 275)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Set the parking brake*.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
*: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
Canada
U.S.A.

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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. 668)
■ 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)

292 2-5. Driving information
●Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed c an destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other v ehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehi cle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in
D.
Transmission shift range position must be in 4 in the S mode.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temper atures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 668)

520 3-8. 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.

522 3-8. 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.

670 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.

730 Alphabetical index
Climate control seat................. 521
Clock ........................................ 506
Coin holder ............................... 484
Compass ................................... 541
Condenser ................................ 572
Console box ..................... 485, 492
Conversation mirror ................511
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 668
CRS ........................................... 132
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ................................. 207
Cup holders .............................. 497
Curtain shield airbags ............. 114
Customizable features............. 703
Daytime running light system .................................... 192
Defogger Rear window ......................... 314
Side mirrors ........................... 314
Dimension................................. 676
Dinghy towing .......................... 299
Display Trip information ..................... 179
Warning message ................. 644
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 560
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage ................................. 686
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................93
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 635 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 112
Procedures............................ 150
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Driving position memory .......... 65
DVD player................................ 405
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 242
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 624
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 661
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 663
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 665
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 633
If the warning light turns on........................................ 633
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 644
If you have a flat tire ............. 650
If you lose your keys ............. 664
If you think something is wrong .................................. 631
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 671
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 672
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 625
If your vehicle overheats ....... 668
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Engine
Compartment........................ 565
Engine switch ....................... 159
Hood ..................................... 564
How to start the
engine ................................ 159
Identification number ............ 678
If the engine will not start...... 661
Ignition switch ...................... 159
Overheating .......................... 668
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 681
Checking .............................. 570
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 679
Checking .............................. 566
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 159
Event data recorder .................. 27
FFV ................................... 102, 687
Flex-fuel ........................... 102, 687
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 102, 687
Floor mat .................................. 528
Fluid Brake .................................... 572
Washer ................................. 578
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage ................................ 686
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 127 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................635
Front seats Adjustment ..............................50
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Wattage .................................686
Fuel Capacity ................................679
Fuel gauge ............................169
Fuel pump shut off system ....632
Gas station information .........740
Information ............................687
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................679
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system .....632
Fuses.........................................599
Garage door opener.................535
Gas station information...........740
Gauges ......................................169
Glove box..................................483
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................448
Hazard lights Switch....................................624
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................68
Headlight cleaner .....................202
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Heaters Seat heaters ..................518, 521
Side mirror.............................314
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Mirrors
Conversation mirror .............. 511
Inside rear view mirror ............ 84
Side mirror heaters ............... 314
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 505
Moon roof................................... 99
MP3 disc................................... 340
Multi-information display ................................... 179
Noise from under vehicle ......... 25
Odometer ................................. 169
Off-road precautions............... 263
Oil Engine oil.............................. 566
Opener
Back door ............................... 42
Fuel filler door....................... 102
Hood ..................................... 564
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Indicator................................ 236
Outside rear view mirror indicator................................. 236
Outside temperature
display ................................... 507
Overhead console ................... 495
Overheating, Engine ............... 668 Parking assist...........................221
Parking brake ...........................167
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Pen holder ................................490
Personal lights Switch....................................480
Wattage .................................686
Power back door ........................43
Power back window ...................96
Power outlet .............................512
Power windows ..........................93
Radiator ....................................572
Radio .........................................323
Rear air conditioning system ....................................310
Rear console box .....................492
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................54
Folding down second
seatback ...............................58
Folding down third
seatback ...............................60
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................387
Rear seat entertainment system controller battery......398
Rear side sunshade .................524
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Wattage .................................686
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