tow TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 (in English) Workshop Manual

3144-5. Using the driving support systems
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Sport mode
For winding mountain road driving
or high speed driving.
Normal mode
For ordinary driving.
Comfort mode
For driving on a bumpy road.
■Driving mode
●Sport mode is suitable for winding mountain road driving, high speed driving
or towing a trailer.
● Normal mode is suitable for ordinary driving.
: If equipped
AVS controls the suspension accord ing to the road and driving condi-
tions. Selecting an optimum drivi ng mode allows good vehicle posture
and steering wheel operation.
AVS switch

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WARNING
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems is turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the r oad condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stabilit y and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems of f unless
necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, trea d pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC systems will not function
correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replaci ng tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspensio n will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfuncti on.
■ Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ-
ations. Depending on many factors such as the conditions of the vehicle,
trailer, road surface, and driving environment, the Trailer Swa y Control sys-
tem may not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for informa-
tion on how to tow your trailer properly.
■ If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering w heel.
● Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very grad ually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. ( P. 209)

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To remove the box, lift up.
● The following items can be stowed on
the backside of the console box lid.
Card holder
Map holder
Tissue holder
Pen holder
Card holder

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Push the tab down to release
the lock and remove the lid.
Stow the lid.
Map holder (center console)
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Rear console box (if equipped)
Upper boxLower box
Push the knob and lift the lid. P ush the knob and lift the lid.

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●The separator can be used at either of
two positions, change the separator
position.
● The separator can be stowed, stow the
separator to the lid.
● When using the back side tray, open the
upper box
● The inside tray can be removed, pull the
tray up.
● When closing the rear console box lid,
close the rear console box by lifting the
grip on the inside of the upper box.

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■Removing the cup holder (front)
Remove and stow the lid. ( P. 363)
■ Removing the separator (rear console box)
In the rear console box
On the rear console box Pull the cup holder up.
Pull the separator up.
Pull the separator up.
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■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
Front seatsRear seats
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders .
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■ Items that should not be st owed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottl es in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The c ontents may
spill and glasses may break.

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WARNING
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks
Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.
■ Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the groce ry bag hooks.

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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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4116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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)