automatic transmission TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2014 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 31
Side doors ............................ 35
Back door ............................. 40
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 48
Rear seats ............................ 52
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 63
Head restraints ..................... 66
Seat belts ............................. 70
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 80
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 81
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 82
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 85
Roof luggage carrier............. 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 97 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 100
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 105
Alarm .................................. 107
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 110
SRS airbags ....................... 112
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 125
Child restraint systems ....... 130
Installing child restraints ..... 134
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 158
Automatic transmission ...... 161
Turn signal lever ................. 165
Parking brake ..................... 166
Horn .................................... 167
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 168
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 173
Multi-information display ..... 178
Accessory meter ................. 184
1Before driving
2When driving

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 148
Engine (ignition) switch .... 158
Automatic transmission .... 161
Turn signal lever .............. 165
Parking brake ................... 166
Horn ................................. 167
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 168
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 173
Multi-information display............................ 178
Accessory meter .............. 184
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 187
Fog light switch ................ 193
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 195
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 201 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 202
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 206
Intuitive parking assist...... 220
Rear view monitor system ........................... 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 238
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 244
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 249
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 250
AUTO LSD system........... 255
Driving assist systems ..... 257
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 265
Cargo and luggage .......... 270
Vehicle load limits ............ 275
Winter driving tips ............ 277
Trailer towing ................... 281
Dinghy towing .................. 301

154 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 250)
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● 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.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission
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. 162)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
TOW/HAUL switch (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. 162)
■ 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. 202, 206)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 591
■ 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 suitable 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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Multi-informat
ion display
P. 178
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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 button will reset the trip meter.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*
: Pushing and holding the button will 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.

172 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light controlThe 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. 596)
■ 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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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■If the 4LO indicator, 4HI indicator or the center differential lock indica-
tor blinks
● If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when shifting between 4H and 4L,
stop the vehicle completely, move the shift lever to N and operate the
switch again.
● If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the trans-
fer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator
blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return the shift lever
to N, and confirm that the shift was completed (The indicator turns on/off).
● If the engine coolant temperature is too low, transfer mode may not be
able to shift. When the engine is warmer, turn the switch again.
If the 4LO indicator, 4HI indicator or the center differential lock indicator con-
tinues to blink even after attempting the above, there may be a malfunction
in the engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive system. In this case,
you may not be able to shift between 2WD and 4H, 4H and 4L, and the cen-
ter differential lock may not be operable. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Shifting to 4L position
The VSC OFF indicator will come on.
If the center differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.

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CAUTION
■Shifting from 2WD to 4H while driving
Never operate the front wheel drive cont rol switch if the wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
■ When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both the
front and rear driveshafts from the power train and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the
buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode before placing transmission in P. ( P. 250)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
●For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
loose or bumpy surface.
● Do not push the center differential lock switch when the vehicle is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.