suspension TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2022 Owner's Manual

4036-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■When using a high pressure car wash
● Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behi nd the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
● Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from th e vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower
part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not ope rate cor-
rectly.
● Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 t owing 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 a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points higher or lower th an
normal
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the rear height control
air suspension (if equipped)The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer
Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-start control
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
AIR SUSPENSION
System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
SRS Airbag System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
CHECK
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Brake Override Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Drive-Start Control
Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Cruise Control Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer

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AVERTISSEMENT
■Modification et élimination en fin de vie des éléments du systè me de
coussins gonflables SRS
Ne mettez pas à la casse votre véhicule et ne lui apportez aucune des
modifications suivantes sans consulter votre concessionnaire To yota. Les
coussins gonflables SRS peuvent ne pas fonctionner correctement ou se
déployer (se gonfler) accidentellement, provoquant ainsi des bl essures
graves, voire mortelles.
● Installation, dépose, démontage et réparations des coussins gonflables
SRS
● Réparations, modifications, démontage ou remplacement du volant, du
tableau de bord, de la planche de bord, des sièges ou de leur garnissage,
des montants avant, latéraux et arrière ou des rails latéraux d e toit
● Réparation ou modification des ailes avant, du bouclier avant, ou des
flancs de l’habitacle
● Installation d’un équipement de protection sur la calandre (par e-buffle,
pare-kangourou, etc.), d’un chasse-neige, de treuils ou d’une galerie de
toit
● Modification des suspensions du véhicule
● Installation d’appareils électroniques, tels qu’un émetteur/réc epteur radio
ou lecteur de CD
● Aménagements du véhicule visant à permettre sa conduite par une
personne atteinte d’un handicap physique

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 342, 350Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Front air conditioning system ......... ....................... 342
Rear air conditioning system ......... ....................... 350
A/V input port
*
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 324
Function ................................ 324
Warning light ......................... 473
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 446
Air conditioning system ............................ 342, 350
Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Airbags ....................................... 40 Airbag operating conditions .... 47
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 42
Airbag warning light .............. 472
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 .................... 472
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 324 Function ................................ 324
Warning light......................... 473
Armrest..................................... 384
Assist grip ................................ 386
Audio system
*
Audio visual input*
AUTO LSD system................... 322
Automatic air conditioning system.................................... 342
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 ........................ 372
AVS ........................................... 316
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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronically modulated air suspension ....................... 311
Emergency flashers ................ 462
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 472
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 472
If a warning message
is displayed......................... 481
If the engine will not start ...... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 511
If the vehicle is submerged or water on
the road is rising ................. 465
If you have a flat tire ............. 493
If you think something is wrong .............................. 470
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 518
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 463
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 466
If your vehicle overheats ....... 515 Engine
Compartment ........................ 417
Engine switch ....................... 214
Hood ..................................... 416
How to start the engine......... 214
Identification number ............ 524
If the engine will not start ...... 507
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 214
Overheating .......................... 515
Engine coolant......................... 421
Capacity................................ 528
Checking............................... 421
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 418 Capacity................................ 526
Checking............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 214
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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SwitchesAudio remote control switches
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Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 231
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System)
switch ................................. 316
Cruise control switch............. 276
Center differential lock
switch ................................. 318
Door lock switches ................ 114
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 149
Emergency flashers switch ... 462
Engine switch........................ 214
Fog light switch ..................... 236
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 317
Garage door opener switches.............................. 387
Height control switches ......... 311
Interior light main switch ....... 358
Intuitive parking assist .......... 290
Ignition switch ....................... 214
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 268
Light switches ....................... 227
Meter control switches ............ 99
Moon roof switches ............... 171
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 161
Personal light main switch .... 358
Power back window switch ................................. 168 Power door lock switch ......... 114
Power window switches........ 165
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 345
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 241
Seatback folding/returning
switches ............................. 138
Seat heater switches ............ 354
Seat ventilator switches ........ 354
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ..................... 156
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 430
“TOW/HAUL” switch ............. 222
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 276
VSC off switch ...................... 325
Window lock switch .............. 165
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 238