battery TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide
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3915-4. Other interior features
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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
■ Codes stored in the HomeLink® memory
● The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable i s discon-
nected.
● If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeL ink
® button
that already has a code registered to it, the already registere d code will not
be erased.
■ Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
● The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink
®.
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the bu tton for 9 seconds.
“C” appears on the compass display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle
until a direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until a direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/par king lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mi rror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 402
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 405
General maintenance........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 410
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 411
Hood ................................. 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure ....... 438
Wheels .............................. 441
Air conditioning filter.......... 444
Electronic key battery........ 446
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 448
Light bulbs......................... 451
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4066-2. Maintenance
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Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is performed according to the ma intenance
schedule, please reset the reminder light or message.
To reset the reminder light or message, follow the procedure de scribed
below:
Press “<“ or “>” of the meter control switches, select on the multi infor-
mation display.
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “Maintenance Reset”
and then press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about th e operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will p romptly take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehi cle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wor k in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead a nd lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hand s
after handling. ( P. 423)
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Own er’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified s ervice shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (P. 423)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 421)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? (P. 419)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? (P. 416)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at the correct level?
(P. 422)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. ( P. 420)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? (P. 425)
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in th e
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and
may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.
● When the battery is disc onnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set duri ng ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tan k cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary
malfunction and your vehicle m ay not pass the I/M test.
The error code in th e OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Toyota dea ler to prepare the vehicle for re-testin g.
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of t he emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
( P. 4 2 3 )• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 2 1 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 419)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55 % coolant and 45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 1 6 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and eng ine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or t he bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch on, the electric cool-
ing fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. ( P. 420)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (P. 425)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 416)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 419)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 417)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 421) Fuse box (
P. 448)
Battery ( P. 423)
Radiator ( P. 420)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 420)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 422)
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Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sur e to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
WARNING
■ When checking the reservoir
Take care as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
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