key TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) Service Manual

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Electronic key batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2032
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the module.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Replace the battery with a n ew one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electri cal appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not funct ion properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery a nd other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■ For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote cont rol.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Emergency flashers .......... 460
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 461
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.................. 463
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 464
If you think something is wrong .............................. 468
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 469
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 470
If a warning message is displayed......................... 479
If you have a flat tire.......... 491
If the engine will not start ................................. 505
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 509
If your vehicle overheats ... 513
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 516

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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
WARNING
■While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to OFF.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in OFF or
the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong e nough to
hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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Indicates the following:• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
A buzzer also sounds.
 Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
Check the tire inflation pressure, and
adjust to the appropriate level.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
 Add washer fluid.
Indicates that intuitive parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the headlight switch is in or
position (with the key removed and the
driver’s door opened) A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Check Brake System
Fuel Low
Tire Pressure Low
Check Tire
Windshield
Washer Fluid Low
Clean Parking Assist Sensor
Turn Lights Off
(Flashes)
Moon Roof Open
(Flashes)
Maintenance
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Contin-
uous  The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.

Shift the shift lever to P.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was not in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once3 times
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the elec-
tronic key was not in the vehi-
cle, the shift lever was in P
and the engine switch was not
turned off.
Turn the engine switch
off.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door
was opened and closed while
the engine switch was in a
mode other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)
Shift into P Position
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)

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OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in
P.
Turn the engine switch
off and lock the doors
again.
Once
The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
9 times
An attempt was made to drive
when the electronic key was
not inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic
key was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside
lock button into the lock posi-
tion, then closing the door with
the electronic key still inside
the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery. ( P. 446)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Turn Power OFF
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Not Detected
(Flashes)
Key Detected in Vehicle
(Flashes)
Key Detected
in Vehicle
(Flashes)
Key Battery Low

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Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,
the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACC without start-
ing the engine
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Steering Lock ON
(Flashes)
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal,
Touch Engine Switch with Key
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal
and
Push Engine Switch
Shift into P Position
(Flashes)

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■Warning buzzer
P. 475
Once
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than
P, the shift lever has been
shifted to P.
 Turn the engine switch
off.
Once
During a engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not func-
tioning properly ( P. 507), the
engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Turn Power OFF
(Flashes)
Engine Start:
Press Brake Pedal,
Touch Engine Switch
with Key
(Flashes)

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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key (P. 108)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 131) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine c an be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
Starting the engine
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