TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2016 2.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2016, Model line: SEQUOIA, Model: TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2016 2.GPages: 52, PDF Size: 4.88 MB
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QUICK REFERENCE  GUIDE
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NOTES
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle 
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations 
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly 
and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the  
Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the  Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Sequoia.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a  full description of Sequoia 
operations. Every Sequoia owner should review the  Owner’s 
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed    information highlighted in 
color throughout the  Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe  
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment  
malfunction.
All information in this  Quick Reference Guide is current at the  
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at  
any time without notice.
2016 
Sequoia
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2016 
Sequoia
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND 
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance  10
Fuel tank door release and cap  9
Hood release    10
Indicator symbols  6-7
Instrument cluster  5
Instrument panel  2-4
Keyless entry
1  8
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Accessory meter  29
Air Conditioning/Heating  22-23
Audio  24-25
Auto lock/unlock
1  11
Automatic Transmission  11
Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section  37-46
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)  13
Cruise control  26
Cup holders  31
Door locks  28
Door-Power back  19
Driving position memory  20
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control  27
Four-wheel drive  12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 26
Lights1 & turn signals  17
Moonroof  20
Multi-Information Display
2  28
Parking brake  12
Power outlets-12V DC  30
Power outlets-120V AC  30
Rear seat entertainment system  31
Rear view monitor system  25
Seat adjustments-Front  15
Seat adjustments-Rear  14
Seat ventilators/heaters  23
Seats-Folding second row seats  15
Seats-Folding third row seats  16
Seats-Head restraints  13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 29
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  21
TOW/HAUL switch  11
VSC OFF switch  21
Window-Back
  19Windows  18
Windshield wipers & washers  18
Doors-Child safety locks  33
Floor mat installation  35
Seat belts  32
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  33
Spare tire & tools  33
Star Safety System
TM 34-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  32
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1,2
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
Cruise control
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch
Personal/Interior light main switch
Instrument panel light control
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever1
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch1
REVERSE TILT (side mirrors) switch1
Headlight cleaner1
Power back door button1
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch1
Power rearview mirror controls
1  If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Steering wheel audio controls1,2
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
Cruise control
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Gauges and meters
Wiper and washer controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Power back window switch
VSC OFF switch
Ignition switch
Personal/Interior light main switch
Instrument panel light control
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever1
Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag OFF switch1
REVERSE TILT (side mirrors) switch1
Headlight cleaner1
Power back door button1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch1
Power rearview mirror controls
1  If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2016 
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Details on the center panel 
area on next page
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Accessory meter
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Multimedia system
2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defogger1/Back window defogger/Windshield 
wiper de-icer button1
12V DC power outlet
Seat heater1 and ventilator1 controls
Cigarette lighter
AUX audio jack/USB port
Height control switch
1
AVS switch1
TOW/HAUL button1
Center differential lock/unlock switch1
Front-wheel drive control switch1
Intuitive parking assist button1
Multi-Information Display control buttons1 and/or accessory meter 
control buttons1
Emergency flasher button
1  If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and 
“2016 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder 
Fuel gauge
Voltmeter
Engine oil pressure gauge
Engine coolant temperature 
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Multi-Information Display
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature gauge*
*  If equipped
With Multi-Information Display
Without Multi-Information Display
Center panel area
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder 
Fuel gauge
Voltmeter
Engine oil pressure gauge
Engine coolant temperature 
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Multi-Information Display
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature gauge*
* If equipped
With Multi-Information Display
Without Multi-Information Display
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Indicator symbols 
Charging system warning*Brake system warning*
AIR BAG ON indicator
Driver seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
AIR BAG OFF indicator*
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2016 Owner’s 
Manual .
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning *
Power steering warning*
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning*
Master warning
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Malfunction/Check Engine indicator*
Maintenance/Service required indicator
Low fuel level warning
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator *
Shift position and shift range indicators
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator*
TOW/HAUL mode indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
OVERVIEW
* If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s 
Manual .
Anti-lock Brake System warning*
Slip indicator*
High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator *
Height control indicator*
Height control/MANUAL indicator*
* If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning*
Traction Control OFF indicator*
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside rearview mirror indicators
Fuel tank door position
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power back door operation (if equipped)
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
Panic button
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
Light control-Instrument panel
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