2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on
the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 443)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 569)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire main tenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

516 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashing)Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph (5
km/h).
A buzzer also sounds
intermittently. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the engine oil
is changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles (8000
km) after the engine oil
is changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
Warning lightDetailsCorrection procedure

Vehicle specifications6
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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

542
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length205.1 in. (5210 mm)
Overall width79.9 in. (2030 mm)
Overall height* Without roof rails
74.6 in. (1895 mm)
With roof rails
77.0 in. (1955 mm)
Wheelbase
122.0 in. (3100 mm)
Front tread 67.9 in. (1725 mm)
Rear tread69.1 in. (1755 mm)

573
6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery.
• After changing a fuse.
P. 4 1
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 443
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 454
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
INFO Information
LED Light Emitting Diode LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power RES Resume

586 Alphabetical index
DoorsBack door ................................41
Door glasses ...........................85
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 507
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 137
Correct posture ..................... 101
Procedures ............................ 136
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Driving position memory...........59
DVD player ................................ 305
Electronically modulated air
suspension............................. 202
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 530
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 532
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 505
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 505
If the warning message is displayed............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 531
If you think something is wrong .................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 539
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 496
If your vehicle overheats ....... 536
Engine
Compartment ........................ 438
Engine switch ........................ 145
Hood...................................... 437 How to start the
engine ................................. 145
Identification number............. 544
If the engine will not start ...... 529
Ignition switch ...................... 145
Overheating .......................... 536
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 549
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 229
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 96
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 229
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 443
Engine switch........................... 145
Event data recorder ................. 503
Floor mat .................................. 405
Fluid Brake..................................... 446
Washer.................................. 452
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 554
Four-wheel drive system......... 208
Front air conditioning system .................................... 250
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 554
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 116
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 507
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