engine overheat TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2017 2.G User Guide

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3-5. Using the other interior features
Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
● Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
● Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.\
Push the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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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.

358 3-5. Using the 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.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 460
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 461
If you think something is wrong ............................. 467
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 468 5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 469
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 480
If you have a flat tire......... 486
If the engine will not start ................................ 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 499
If you lose your keys ........ 500
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 501
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 509

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Engine coolant reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine co olant temperature gauge (→P. 168)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicl e speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.

564 Alphabetical index
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 504
CRS ........................................... 129
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 202
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 206
Cup holders .............................. 333
Curtain shield airbags ............. 112
Customizable features............. 539
Daytime running light system .................................... 191
Defogger Rear window ......................... 307
Side mirrors ........................... 307
Dimension................................. 512
Dinghy towing .......................... 290
Display Trip information ..................... 178
Warning message ................. 480
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 395
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 313
Wattage ................................. 522
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................90
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................84
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 471
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 110
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 266
Driving position memory...........62
DVD player
*
Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 233
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 460
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 499
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 501
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 469
If the warning light turns on........................................ 469
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 480
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............. 500
If you think something is wrong .................................. 467
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 507
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 509
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 461
If your vehicle overheats ....... 504
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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 400
Engine switch ....................... 158
Hood ..................................... 399
How to start the
engine ................................ 158
Identification number ............ 514
If the engine will not start...... 497
Ignition switch ...................... 158
Overheating .......................... 504
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 517
Checking .............................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 266
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 168
Engine immobilizer system .... 105
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 516
Checking .............................. 401
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 266
Engine switch .......................... 158
Event data recorder .................. 25 FFV ....................................100, 523
Flex-fuel ............................100, 523
Flexible fuel vehicle .........100, 523
Floor mat...................................363
Fluid
Brake .....................................407
Washer ..................................413
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............447
Switch....................................193
Wattage .................................522
Four-wheel drive system .........239
Front air conditioning system ....................................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ............124
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................471
Front seats Adjustment ..............................48
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............447
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................522
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............447
Wattage .................................522
Fuel Capacity ................................515
Fuel gauge ............................168
Fuel pump shut off system ....468
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................523
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................515
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....468
Fuses.........................................435F
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Noise from under vehicle ..........23
Odometer .................................. 168
Off-road precautions ............... 254
OilEngine oil .............................. 401
Opener
Back door ................................40
Fuel filler door ....................... 100
Hood...................................... 399
Outside rear view mirror indicator ................................. 227
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............84
Indicator ................................ 227
Outside temperature
display .................................... 343
Overhead console .................... 331
Overheating, Engine ................504 Parking assist .......................... 220
Parking brake ........................... 166
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 447
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage................................. 522
Pen holder ................................ 326
Personal lights Switch ................................... 315
Wattage................................. 522
Power back door ........................ 41
Power back window................... 93
Power outlet ............................. 348
Power windows .......................... 90N
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 486If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 497If the engine will not start
P. 105Engine immobilizer system
P. 501If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 499If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 504If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 500If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 501If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 4 0Back door
The horn begins to sound.P. 107Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 507If the vehicle becomes stuck