key TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide

1683-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Power back window
From inside the vehicle
One-touch closing
*1, 2
Closing
One-touch opening
*1
Opening
*1: Pressing the switch in the opposite
direction will stop window travel
partway.
*2: During off-road traveling, the one-touch closing operation may be
deactivated depending on the vehi-
cle speed and road surface condi-
tions. At that time, close the
window using the normal closing
operation .
From outside the vehicle
Opening (push and hold)
Closing (push and hold)
This operation can only be per-
formed when the electronic key is
within the detection range.
The power back window can be opened and closed using the
switch or key.
Opening and closing procedures

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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 546)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
Keep the back door and back window closed while driving. If the back door
or the back window is left open, the back door may hit nearby o bjects while
driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an a ccident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window
before driving.
■ Closing the power back window
● The driver is responsible for power back window opening and clo sing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child , do not let a
child operate the power back window. It is possible for childre n and other
passengers to have body parts caught in the power back window. Also,
when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window l ock switch.
( P. 165)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being o perated.
● When using the key and operating the power back window, operate the
power back window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility
of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the p ower back
window. Also, do not let a child operate power back window by the key. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power
back window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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Operation of each component
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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “SLIDE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 seconds pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and h old the
“SLIDE” or “TILT” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and st op. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. ( P. 1 0 8 )
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 546)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing ope rations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child , do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and ot her passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● When using the key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, d o not let a
child operate moon roof by the key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

1764-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
P. 2 1 4
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 2 0 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 2 6 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 220)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 226), and shift the shift lever to P
(  P. 220).
Turn the engine switch to OFF to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2144-2. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Performing the following opera tions when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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2164-2. Driving procedures
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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turn ed off but instead be turned to ACC.
Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the park ing brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-informati on
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than 20 minutes or ON (the engine is not
running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the e ngine switch will
automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACC or ON for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Automatic engine shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.
● The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.
● The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.
● After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch
(P. 118) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 507) from the outside,
the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The tim er for the auto-
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’ s door is
opened.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 110
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 131
■ Note for the entry function
P. 132
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P
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Driving
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If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 82)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. “Shift to P Position” will b e displayed on the
multi-information display.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor
may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about
10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “Smart Entry & Start System Check” is displayed on the multi-
information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 446
■ Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine swi tch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning t he engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turni ng the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the eng ine.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated by a customized setting
P. 507 A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

3605-3. Using the storage features
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Lower glove box: The glove box light turns on when the tail lig hts are on.
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
Glove boxes
Upper glove boxLower glove box
Open (push button) Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull the lever)

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Maintenance and care6
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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