2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA battery replacement

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Important health and safety
information about your Toyota
CAUTION
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non −genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non −genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non −genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the battery by following these
procedures:
1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-tery by ballpoint pen. Insert the tip of
ballpoint pen at the guide groove and
lift as shown in the above illustration.
NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
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Radio
AM mode
When you select the AM mode, “AM” will
appear on the screen.
FM mode
When you select the FM mode, “FM1” or
“FM2” will appear on the display.
If the front audio system receives a traffic
announcement (TA) while the rear seat
audio system is in the radio mode,
“TRAF” will flash on the screen and the
rear seat audio system will turn off. When
the front audio receives a traffic an-
nouncement (TA), the rear seat audio sys-
tem cannot select the AM/FM mode.
Tape mode
“TAPE” appears on the screen while this
mode is selected.Compact disc mode
“CD” appears on the screen while this
mode is selected.
The screen shows the track, or track and
disc number currently being played.
Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will screen one of the four following
error messages.
“WAIT”:
The compact disc player unit
may be too hot. Allow the player to cool
down.
“ERR 1”: The disc may be dirty, damaged
or inserted incorrectly (up −side down).
Clean the disc and re −insert it.
“ERR 3”: There is a problem inside the
system. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
“ERR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota
dealer to inspect.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
4. “OFF” button
Push “OFF” button to turn off the rear
seat audio system. REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY
For replacement, use a CR2025 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the re-
moved battery or components.
NOTICE

When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by a Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local regulations.

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REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY
For replacement, use a CR2025 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the re-
moved battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by a Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to local regulations.
Replace the battery by using the following
procedures:
1. Pull the case out while pushing the lock release button to the side.2. Remove the discharged battery.
3. Put in a new battery with the positive
(+) side up.
Put it in the case securely.
NOTICE
Be sure that the positive side of
the controller battery is facing cor-
rectly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause rust.
 Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside of the controller, or it
may interfere with proper operation.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
Front: To use the ashtray, pull it out.
Rear: To use the ashtray, raise the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
Front—To remove the ashtray, press down
on the lock spring plate and pull out.
Rear—To remove the ashtray, pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always completely close
the ashtray after use.
Instrument panel
Rear console box
Luggage compartment
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of
12V/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Power outlets (12 VDC)

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Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts) CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as origi-
nal
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in “Re-
placing light bulbs” on page 446 in
Section 7 −3.)
Tools:
Screwdriver