automatic transmission TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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SEQUOIA_OM_USA_OM0C035U4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage............ 187
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing.................... 213
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 214
Automatic transmission ..... 220
Turn signal lever................ 225
Parking brake .................... 226
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 236
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 238
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 241
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 244 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 247
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 276
Intuitive parking assist ....... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 296
• BSM function ................. 301
• RCTA function ............... 304
Electronically modulated air suspension ................. 309
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ....... 314
Four-wheel drive system ............................. 315
AUTO LSD system ............ 320
Driving assist systems ....... 322
4-6. Driving tips Off-road precautions .......... 329
Winter driving tips .............. 334
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SEQUOIA_OM_USA_OM0C035U4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage ........... 187
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing ................... 213
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 214
Automatic transmission ..... 220
Turn signal lever................ 225
Parking brake .................... 226
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 236
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 238
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 241 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 244
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 247
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................. 276
Intuitive parking assist....... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 296
• BSM function ................ 301
• RCTA function .............. 304
Electronically modulated air suspension ................. 309
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ....... 314
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 315
AUTO LSD system............ 320
Driving assist systems ...... 322
4-6. Driving tips Off-road precautions ......... 329
Winter driving tips ............. 334

1834-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft d rink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may le ad to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray ov er the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit acci dentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do n ot place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or da shboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coate d with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running .
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the park ing brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci dent.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or i mmediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● 4WD models: If the shift lever is moved before the “4LO” indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The tr ansfer mode
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and
allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (A t this time, the
indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 315)

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Automatic transmission
While the engine switch is in ON, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift le ver in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnec essary
upshifting
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 221)

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the s hift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission s ystem. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same m anner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting ope ration may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting ma y not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
cause damage.
To avoid the damaging the automatic transmission, the system may tempo-
rarily lock the gear in 1st.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locki ng is canceled
and returns the automatic transmission to the normal operation.
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this cou ld result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift le ver is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to a n accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

3194-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive control switch from “2WD” to “4H ” while
driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control switch if the wheel s are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
■ When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before the “4LO” indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengage s both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows t he vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indic ator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic tr ansmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must com plete the
shifting of the transfer mode before placing transmission in P. (P. 318)
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the center differential
● For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the ce nter differ-
ential.
● Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
loose or bumpy surface.
● Do not push the center differential lock switch when the vehicl e is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

3334-6. Driving tips
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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
● Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deteriorat ion in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmn ess. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

4126-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ItemsParts and tools
Fuses (P. 448)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 4 5 1 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering
fluid level
( P. 4 2 2 )• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( P. 4 2 0 )
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Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 438)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 4 2 5 )• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min- utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-
ture, 140 °F - 175 °F [60 °C - 80 °C]).
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50 °F - 85 °F [10 °C - 30 °C]).
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Power steering fluid
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
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4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.