TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that h is or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to ON, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h),
the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened af ter 24 sec-
onds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat
belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more
seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the fron t passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds on ce if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt i s still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s s eat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (wa rning buzzer) turn off.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 4 7 3 )
• Flat tire ( P. 489)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In
case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system
checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire p ressure warning system
(  P. 4 7 3 )
 Have the system checked by your Toyota
dealer.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 477
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi cator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buck le switch, seat
belt pretensioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power s ources.
( P. 40)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warnin g
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warnin g buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or center dif ferential lock
indicator light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( P. 315)
■ Four-wheel drive system warning buzzer
The buzzer indicated that the transfer mode is not selected cor rectly.

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the appearance of the ti
re to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P. 489
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered
sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes , check
that the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out ini-
tialization. ( P. 4 2 7 )
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are con-
ducted without first allowing t he tire temperature to lower suf ficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem-
perature.
In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn o ff the warning
light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replace d with a spare tire
The temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure w arning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the tem porary spare
tire.
Replace the temporary spare tire with the repaired tire and adj ust the
proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off
after several minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not functi on
properly
 P. 4 3 1
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after bl inking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after bl inking for
1 minute when the engine switch is turned to ON, have it checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy pla ce or an
audio sound.

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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your To y o t a
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and
the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resultin g in
death or serious injury.
■When the power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating , hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust t he tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the f lat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation p ressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has t ires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indica ted on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should de termine
the proper tire inflation p ressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS -tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Acco rdingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning ligh t) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible , and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread lif e, and may
affect the vehicle’s handl ing and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintena nce, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-
ing system) malfunction indicato r to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal func-
tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the tell tale will
flash for approximately one mi nute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle star t-ups
as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tir e pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or al ternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure w arning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning sys tem) to
continue to function properly.

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NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When differently constructed tire s or tires of different makers, models or
tread patterns are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not
operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been per formed, contact your Toyota deal er.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay ca lm
and perform the following actions:
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating
A buzzer also sounds.
 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.
BRAKE!
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
High Transmission Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual

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Indicates a malfunction in the rear height control
air suspension (if equipped)The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer
Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-start control
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
AIR SUSPENSION
System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
SRS Airbag System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
CHECK
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Brake Override Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Drive-Start Control
Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Cruise Control Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer

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Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor)A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist sensor (if equipped)
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The LED headlight system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure
monitoring system
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn
the engine off then start again.
If the tire pressure warning indicator
flashes for 1 minute then illuminates,
there is a malfunction in the system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.
Indicates that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) sen-
sors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Parking Assist Malfunction
Headlight System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Tire Pressure Warning System Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer
(Flashes and
then remains
on)
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable

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Indicates that the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
sensors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Indicates that the engine was stopped with the
shift lever not in P. A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed. If the vehicle reaches a speed of
3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet
fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking br ake is still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. ( P. 177)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Unavailable
Engine Stopped Shift Into P
(Flashes)
Engine Stopped
Stop in a Safe Place
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
Release
Parking Brake
(Flashes)
Accelerator and
Brake Pedals Pressed
Simultaneously