TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Index
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(Troubleshooting) .................... 572
Alphabetical index ..................... 576
For details of equipment relat ed to the audio/navigation
system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 109)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 112)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 446)
●Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 215)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 110)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 115)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 214)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 216)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 129)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 507)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 509)
●Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in ON. ( P. 223)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 1 7 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 165)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACC or
ON (the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 472)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 470, 479)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 84)
To stop the alarm, start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 479)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 470.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 470, 479.
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 491)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 516)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 340, 348Air conditioning filter ............. 444
Front air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
Rear air conditioning system ......... ....................... 348
A/V input port
*
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 322
Function ................................ 322
Warning light ......................... 471
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 314
Air conditioning filter .............. 444
Air conditioning system ............................ 340, 348
Air conditioning filter ............. 444
Airbags ....................................... 40 Airbag operating conditions .... 47
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 42
Airbag warning light .............. 470
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 42
Locations of airbags................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 46
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 47
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 42
SRS airbags............................ 40 Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 84
Warning buzzer .................... 470
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 322 Function ................................ 322
Warning light......................... 471
Armrest..................................... 382
Assist grip ................................ 384
Audio system
*
Audio visual input*
AUTO LSD system................... 320
Automatic air conditioning system.................................... 340
Automatic High Beam ............. 231
Automatic light control system.................................... 227
Automatic transmission ......... 220 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 223
S mode ................................. 221
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 370
AVS ........................................... 314
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Back doorBack door.............................. 118
Back window ......................... 168
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Back window ............................ 168
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 454
Wattage ................................ 530
Battery ...................................... 423 Battery checking ................... 423
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 509
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 334
Voltmeter ................................ 94
Warning light ......................... 470
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 296
Bluetooth
® *
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .......................... 369
Brake Fluid ...................................... 421
Parking brake........................ 226
Warning light ......................... 470
Brake assist ............................. 322
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 296 Care .................................. 398, 402
Aluminum wheels ................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 402
Seat belts.............................. 403
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo hooks ............................ 371
Cargo net hooks ...................... 371
CD player
*
Center differential lock ........... 316
Chains ...................................... 336
Child restraint system............... 58 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 66, 68
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 64
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 70
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Child safety ................................ 57Airbag precautions .................. 42
Back door precautions .......... 122
Battery precautions ....... 424, 512
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 174
Power window lock switch .... 165
Power window precautions ... 167
Rear door child-protectors .... 115
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 447
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 352
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 398, 402 Aluminum wheels.................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 402
Seat belts .............................. 403
Climate control seat ................ 353
Compass .................................. 393
Condenser ................................ 420
Console box ..................... 361, 363
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 513
Cruise control .......................... 276
Cup holders.............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 546 Daytime running light
system.................................... 229
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 343
Rear window ......................... 343
Windshield ............................ 343
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing.......................... 213
Display Multi-information display ......... 98
Warning message................. 479
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 411
Door courtesy lights ............... 355 Wattage ................................ 530
Doors Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems .............. 116
Back door ............................. 118
Door lock ...................... 113, 118
Door windows ....................... 165
Open door warning buzzer ... 482
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 161
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Side doors ............................ 113
Drive information....................... 99
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 176 Break-in tips.......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 322
Off-road precautions ............. 329
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 334D

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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronically modulated air suspension ....................... 309
Emergency flashers ................ 460
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 470
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 470
If a warning message
is displayed......................... 479
If the engine will not start ...... 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 509
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................... 463
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
If you think something is wrong .............................. 468
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 516
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 461
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 464
If your vehicle overheats ....... 513
Engine Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 214
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 214
Identification number ............ 522
If the engine will not start ...... 505
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 214
Overheating .......................... 513
Engine coolant ......................... 419 Capacity ................................ 526
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334 Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity................................ 524
Checking............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 334
Engine switch .......................... 214
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 491
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 527
Brake .................................... 528
Power steering...................... 528
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 236
Four-wheel drive system.................................... 315
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front personal lights............... 357
Front seats ............................... 136 Adjustment............................ 136
Cleaning ............................... 402
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 154
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 352
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Front side marker lights.......... 227Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Front turn signal lights ........... 225 Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Fuel ........................................... 244 Capacity ................................ 523
Fuel gauge .............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 469
Information ............................ 531
Refueling............................... 244
Type ...................................... 523
Warning light ......................... 472
Fuel consumption.................... 104
Fuel filler door.......................... 246 Refueling............................... 244
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 469
Fuses ........................................ 448
Garage door opener ................ 385
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glove box ................................. 360
Grocery bag hooks .................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 154
Headlights ................................ 227 Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 231
Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Heaters Air conditioning
system ....... ................. 340, 348
Outside rear view mirrors...... 343
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Hill-start assist control............ 322
Hood ......................................... 414 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 371
Cargo net hooks ................... 371
Grocery bag hooks ............... 372
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 157
I/M test ...................................... 410
Identification Engine .................................. 522
Vehicle .................................. 522
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 358
Immobilizer system ................... 76
Indicators ................................... 91
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 406
Moon roof ............................. 173
Power back window .............. 169
Power windows..................... 166
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 428
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 96
Interior lights ........................... 355
Intuitive parking assist ........... 290 Function ................................ 290
Warning message......... 481, 483
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 492
Jack handle .............................. 495
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 172
Power back door................... 121
Power back window .............. 169
Power windows..................... 166
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