2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA four wheel drive

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CAUTION

Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid serious injury. Reckless driv-
ing will result in an unexpected ac-
cident. If the slip indicator light
blinks, sounding an alarm sounds,
special care should be taken while
driving.

Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle stability control
system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
ªChecking and replacing tiresº on
page 432 in Section 7±2.)If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to ªONº. If the indicator light does not
come on when the ignition is turned on,
contact your Toyota dealer.Four±wheel drive models onlyÐ
Pushing the center differential lock
switch automatically turns the vehicle
stability control system off. At this
time, the ªVSC OFFº indicator comes
on with the center differential lock indi-
cator light.
ªVSC OFFº indicator light comes on for a
few seconds when the ignition key is
turned to ªONº.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

The indicator light does not come on
when the ignition key is turned ªONº.

The indicator light remains on after the
ignition is turned on.

The indicator light comes on when the
system is on while driving.
NOTICE
Make sure that the center differential
lock indicator light goes off before
normal driving.
ªVSC TRACº warning light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system, traction control system (two±wheel
drive models) or active traction control
system (four±wheel drive models).
The warning light will come on when the
ignition key is turned to ªONº and will go
off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
system does not work. However, as con-
ventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driv-
ing.In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to ªONº.

The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to ªONº.

The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
Two±wheel drive modelsÐThe ªTRAC
OFFº indicator light will come on when the
ªVSC TRACº warning light comes on even
if the ªTRAC OFFº switch is not pushed.
Four±wheel drive modelsÐThe ªVSC OFFº
indicator light will come on when the ªVSC
TRACº warning light comes on even if the
center differential lock switch is not
pushed.

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ªLOº (low) modeÐ
Two±wheel drive modelsÐThe vehicle
height is about 15 mm (0.6 in.) lower at
rear than ªNº mode height.
Four±wheel drive modelsÐThe vehicle
height is about 30 mm (1.2 in.) lower at
rear than ªNº mode height.
This mode allows for easy access to the
vehicle (getting in and out) and easy load-
ing and unloading.
This mode is available when the vehicle
speed is 12 km/h (7 mph) or less.
NOTICE
Use ªLOº mode when the vehicle is
stopped. Otherwise, when the vehicle
speed exceeds 12 km/h (7 mph), ªNº
mode is selected automatically. Prop-
er caution should be taken in places
where the overhead height is limited.
(b) Vehicle height mode changing con-
dition
To change the vehicle height, it is neces-
sary to meet the following conditions.

The engine should be running.

The manual control mode indicator light
should go off.

When selecting a mode, there is a ve-
hicle speed limit. Refer to the following
table.
Yes = The mode can be selected.
No = The mode cannot be selected.
ªLOº
modeªNº
modeªHIº
mode
12 km/h
(7 mph) or
less
Ye sYe sYe s
30 km/h
(18 mph) or
less
NoYe sYe s
Over
30 km/h
(18 mph)
NoYe sNo
However, when you are driving on bumpy
roads, which may cause the suspension to
fully elongate, the rear height control air
suspension may not operate.
If the vehicle height is adjusted on the
slope, or with the selector lever in a posi-
tion other than ªPº or ªNº while the vehicle
is stopped, you may hear a sound caused
by the expansion and contraction of the
propeller shaft. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

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To raise the vehicle heightÐ
Push the ª
º side of the switch for two
seconds or more. Each time you push the
switch, the vehicle height increases. When
the vehicle height is about 20 mm (0.8
in.) higher than the standard height, the
ªHIº indicator light comes on.
The maximum selectable height is about
40 mm (1.6 in.) higher than the standard
height.
To lower the vehicle heightÐ
Push the ªº side of the switch. Each
time you push the switch, the vehicle
height decreases.
Two±wheel drive modelsÐ
When the vehicle height is about 7.5 mm
(0.3 in.) lower than the standard height,
the ªLOº indicator light comes on.
The minimum selectable height is about
15 mm (0.6 in.) lower than the standard
height.
Four±wheel drive modelsÐ
When the vehicle height is about 15 mm
(0.6 in.) lower than the standard height,
the ªLOº indicator light comes on.
The minimum selectable height is about
30 mm (1.2 in.) lower than the standard
height.If the underbody of the vehicle has
touched the surface on bumpy roads, the
vehicle height cannot be lowered with the
height select switch.
When adjusting the vehicle height with
one or more doors open, make sure that
there is nothing that might come into con-
tact with the vehicle body or around the
doors.
If the vehicle height is adjusted on the
slope, or with the selector lever in a posi-
tion other than ªPº or ªNº while the vehicle
is stopped, you may hear a sound caused
by the expansion and contraction of the
propeller shaft. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
CAUTION
The higher vehicle height should be
only set for severe off±road driving
conditions. Because the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity is higher in this setting,
the vehicle may become unstable
when turning abruptly, resulting in an
accident.
NOTICE

When lowering the vehicle, the ve-
hicle must be stopped. Otherwise,
when the vehicle speed exceeds 30
km/h (18 mph), automatic control
mode is activated and ªNº is se-
lected automatically. Proper caution
should be taken in places where the
overhead height is limited.

If the vehicle height is changed fre-
quently when the vehicle is heavily
loaded, the compressor may over-
heat, causing the vehicle height ad-
justment operation to stop.

Before you lower the vehicle height
with the height select switch, check
under the vehicle to make sure
nothing to damage the vehicle or
no one to be injured is there and
that the underbody of the vehicle
does not touch the ground.

After unloading, the height of a ve-
hicle equipped with the rear height
control air suspension becomes
slightly higher than the normal ve-
hicle height. Take sufficient care
where the overhead height is re-
stricted.

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Do not lower the vehicle height for
bumpy roads. If the underbody of
the vehicle touches the road sur-
face, the vehicle may be damaged.
(c) Indicator lights
1. Height control indicator lights
2. Manual control mode indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned on, all
the indicator lights come on. The indicator
light showing the present mode only re-
mains on and all other lights go off after
a few seconds. This means the system
operates correctly.When you change the vehicle height in
manual mode, the height control indicator
light changes as follows:
Two±wheel drive models
ªHIº: 20 mm (0.8 in.) or higher than the
standard height
ªNº: Between ±7.5 mm (0.3 in.) and 20
mm (0.8 in.) of the standard
height
ªLOº: Lower than ±7.5 mm (0.3 in.) of
the standard height
Four±wheel drive models
ªHIº: 20 mm (0.8 in.) or higher than the
standard height
ªNº: Between ±15mm (0.6 in.) and 20
mm (0.8 in.) of the standard
height
ªLOº: Lower than ±15 mm (0.6 in.) of
the standard height

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Vehicle load limits include total load
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the
load limits shown below.
Total load capacity:
567 kg (1250 lb.)
Total load capacity means com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage. Tongue load is in-
cluded when trailer towing.
Seating capacity:
Vehicles with bench type second
seats:
Total 8 (Front 2, Rear 6)
Vehicles with separate type second
seats:
Total 7 (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 68 kg
(150 lb.) per person. Depending on
the weight of each person, the seat-
ing capacity given may exceed the
total load capacity.NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants
are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load ca-
pacity.
Towing capacity:
Two±wheel drive models
2948 kg (6500 lb.)
Four±wheel drive models
2812 kg (6200 lb.)
Towing capacity means the maxi-
mum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that
your vehicle is able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or de-
crease depending on the size (weight)
and the number of occupants. For de-
tails, see ªCapacity and distributionº
that follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than
each load limit. That may cause
not only damage to the tires, but
also deterioration to the steering
ability and braking ability, which
may cause an accident.
Veh icle lo ad limit s

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Four±wheel drive models onlyÐToyota
recommends not using four±wheel drive
on dry hard±surfaced roads, because
four±wheel driving will cause unneces-
sary noise and wear, and poor fuel
economy.

Four±wheel drive models onlyÐIn cold
temperatures, noise may occur when
driving in two±wheel drive before the
transfer is warmed up. Therefore, first
drive in four±wheel drive until the
transfer is warmed up.

Vehicles with rear height control air
suspension: When driving on a bumpy
road, set the vehicle height to ªHIº in
automatic control mode, then select
manual control mode by pushing the
mode select switch. You should drive
at a speed of less than 30 km/h (18
mph).
CAUTION

Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking, could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.

Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high±speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high±speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.

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WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
CAUTION

The maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus cargo weight)
must never exceed the following.
Two±wheel drive models
2948 kg (6500 lb.)
Four±wheel drive models
2812 kg (6200 lb.)
If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-
ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is
necessary to use a sway control
device with sufficient capacity. The
combination of the gross trailer
weight added to the total weight of
the vehicle, occupants and vehicle
cargo must never exceed a total of
5352 kg. (11800 lb.)
Exceeding the maximum weight of
the trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-
hicle and trailer combination, can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.

Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer±hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
ous personal injuries.