TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2016 2.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Pull
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed t\
o shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is
reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without a load is
recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed t\
o shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is
reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without a load is
recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
Turn to “2WD” from “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” from “2WD” with speed below 62 mph.
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4H” from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
WD
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“2WD” position.
Push
and turn
Turn
Turn
Push
Four-wheel drive control switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
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Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
High speed (2WD)
Turn to “2WD” from “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” from “2WD” with speed below 62 mph.
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4H” from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“2WD” position.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Third row (center)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Second row
Lock release button
Middle head restraint in
8-passenger models only.
Third row (outside)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle/lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Second row
Third row
(1) Lower the head restraints.
(2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(3) Fold down the seatback.
(4) Fold out the board (if equipped) from the seatback.
(1)
(3)
Seats-Folding second row seats
(4)
Separate seat Bench seat
Manual seat Power seat
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat height
Seat cushion angle
Lumbar support
Position, cushion angle and height
Leg support (if equipped)
Manual seat
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Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle/lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Lower the head restraints.
(2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(3) Fold down the seatback.
(4) Fold out the board (if equipped) from the seatback.
(1)
(3)
(2)
Seats-Folding second row seats
(4) Pull
Pull
Separated seat
Bench seat
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat height
Seat cushion angle
Lumbar support
Position, cushion angle and height
Leg support (if equipped)
Manual seatPower seat
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Release the center seat belt tab.
(2) Stow the center seat belt tab.
(3) Lower the head restraint.
(4) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(5) Fold the head restraint.
(6) Fold the seats.
(1)
(6)
(3)
(2)
Seats-Folding third row seats
(4)
Power seat
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the front turn signal lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Pull
Insert
From back door side
From rear door side
Power seat
Manual seatManual seat
Type A
Type C
Insert
(5) Manual seat only
Type AType B
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(1) Release the center seat belt tab.
(2) Stow the center seat belt tab.
(3) Lower the head restraint.
(4) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(5) Fold the head restraint.
(6) Fold the seats.
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the front turn
signal lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn High beam flasher
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
Type A
Type C
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL OFF
Auto
Headlights
Parking lightsType B
Type D
Type AType B
Turn Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL OFF
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Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop window partway, lightly push the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows and back window. Driver’s
window remains operable.
UpDown
Driver side
Window-Back
Operating from inside
Operating from outside
Automatic operation Push the switch completely in or pull it completely out and
release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in
the opposite direction.
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Instrument panel
Adjust frequency*
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Type A Type B
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust frequency*
Type AWash and wipe
Wipe Interval wipe
Wash and wipeType B
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