2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
2
1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Driving position memory system ................................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 74
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 75
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 76
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
Roof luggage carrier............. 83
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 85
Power windows .................... 85
Power back window ............. 87
Moon roof ............................. 89 1-5. Refueling ............................. 92
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 96 Engine immobilizer system ... 96
Alarm .................................... 98
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 100
1-7. Safety information ............ 101 Correct driving posture ....... 101
SRS airbags ....................... 103
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 116
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints ..... 124
2-1. Driving procedures........... 136 Driving the vehicle .............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch....... 145
Automatic
transmission
(6-speed models)
............... 148
Automatic transmission (5-speed models) ............. 152
Turn signal lever ................. 155
Parking brake ..................... 156
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 157 Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 162
Multi-information display ..... 167
Accessory meter ................. 172
1Before driving
2When driving

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 175
Headlight switch .................. 175
Fog light switch ................... 178
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 179
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 181
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 182
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 183
Cruise control ...................... 183
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 186
Intuitive parking assist......... 196
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 202
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 207
Four-wheel drive system ..... 208
AUTO LSD system.............. 212
Driving assist systems ........ 214
2-5. Driving information ........... 219 Off-road precautions ........... 219
Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 246 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ..... 250
Front air conditioning system .............................. 250
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 258
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 262
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 263
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system ... 266 Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 266
Using the radio ................... 269
Using the CD player ........... 275
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 283
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 292
Using the AUX adapter....... 294
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 296
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
3-3. Using the rear audio/video system ............................. 298
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 298
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 305
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 314
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 316
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 317
Using the video mode ........ 319
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 329
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 329
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 333
Making a phone call ........... 342
Setting a cellular phone...... 347
Security and system setup ................................ 352
Using the phone book ........ 355
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 362 Interior lights list ................. 362
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 363
• Personal/interior lights...... 364
• Interior light ...................... 365 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 366
List of storage features ....... 366
• Glove boxes ..................... 367
• Coin holder ....................... 368
• Front console box ............. 368
• Card holder ....................... 370
• Map holder ....................... 371
• Pen holder ........................ 372
• Tissue pocket ................... 373
• Rear console box ............. 373
• Overhead console ............ 376
• Cup holders ...................... 377
• Bottle holders ................... 381
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 382
• Seatback table .................. 384
3-7. Other interior features...... 386 Sun visors ........................... 386
Vanity mirrors ..................... 387
Clock................................... 388
Outside temperature display .............................. 389
Portable ashtray ................. 390
Cigarette lighter .................. 391
Conversation mirror ............ 392
Power outlets ...................... 393
Seat heaters ....................... 397
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 400
Armrests ............................. 402
Rear side sunshades .......... 403
Floor mat ............................ 405
Luggage compartment features ............................ 406
Garage door opener ........... 411
Compass ............................ 416

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 422Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 422
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 424
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 427 Maintenance requirements . 427
General maintenance.......... 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 432
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 433
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 433
Hood ................................... 437
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires .................................... 454
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 465
Air conditioning filter............ 467
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 470
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 472
Light bulbs........................... 483 5-1. Essential information ....... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 496
If you think something is wrong ............................... 501
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 502
Event data recorder ............ 503
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 505
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 505
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ........... 519
If the engine will not start.... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 530
If you lose your keys........... 531
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 532
If your vehicle overheats .... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 539
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
6
6-1. Specifications ................... 542Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 542
Fuel information ................. 555
Tire information .................. 558
6-2. Customization .................. 569 Customizable features ....... 569
Items to initialize................. 573
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 577
Abbreviation list........................ 582
Alphabetical index .................... 584
What to do if... ........................... 592
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7

8
Headlights (high beam) P. 175
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 437
Windshield wipers
P. 179
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 79
Front turn signal/parking
lights
P. 155, 175
Moon roof P. 89
Fog lights P. 178
Headlights (low beam) P. 175
Front side marker lights
P. 175