2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA key

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5-1. Essential information .... 496If 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

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
ACC position, shift the shift lever
to N and put the front wheel drive
control switch in 2WD.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that any door is opened (with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
*2: Driver's seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for 10
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for
10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/
h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
*4: Vehicles without multi-information display
*5: Vehicles with multi-information display
■ Four-wheel drive system warning buzzer
The buzzer indicated that the transfer mode is not selected correctly.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicate that the moon roof is still opened (with the engine switch
in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
■If you lose all your master keys.
You cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobilizer system must be
replaced.
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using
one of the master keys and the key number stamped on your key
number plate. ( P. 32)

550 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.51 Imp.qt.)
Rear
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.14 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
is filled in your Toyota vehicle at
factory fill. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
or an equivalent of matching quality to
satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
( P. 37) Unlocking using a key Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two stepsAll doors
unlocked in
one step
Power
windows
( P. 85) Door key linked opera-
tion
Open and closeOpen only
Close only OFF
Moon roof
( P. 89) Door key linked opera-
tion
Open and closeOpen only
Close only OFF
Linked operation of
components when door
key is used Slide only Tilt only
Automatic
light off
system
( P. 175) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Back
window
( P. 87) Linked back door key
operation
Open and closeOpen only
Close only
Sensitivity of jam pro-
tection function Level 1 Level 2 to 4
Rear window
wiper and
washer
( P. 181) Washer linkage wiper
control
ON
OFF
Drip prevention function ON OFF

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Alphabetical index
Brake assist ............................. 214
Break-in tips ............................ 137
Card holder .............................. 370
Care
Exterior ................................. 422
Interior .................................. 424
Seat belts ............................. 425
Cargo capacity ........................ 228
Cargo hooks ............................ 407
CD changer .............................. 275
CD player ................................. 275
Chains ...................................... 229
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 121
Booster seats, installation .... 127
Convertible seats, definition............................. 121
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 116
Infant seats, definition .......... 121
Infant seats, installation ........ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 128
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 125
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 130
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 110
Battery precautions ...... 451, 534
Child restraint system ........... 121
Child-protectors ...................... 38
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 70
Installing child restraints ....... 124
Moon roof precautions............ 91
Power window lock switch ...... 85
Power window precautions..... 86
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 471 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................72
Seat belt precautions ..............71
Seat heater precautions ........399
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................391
Cleaning Exterior ..................................422
Interior ...................................424
Seat belts ..............................425
Climate control seat.................400
Clock ........................................ 388
Coin holder ...............................368
Compass ...................................416
Condenser ................................446
Console box .....................368, 373
Conversation mirror ................392
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............536
CRS ...........................................121
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................183
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................186
Cup holders ..............................377
Curtain shield airbags .............103
Customizable features.............569
Daytime running light system ....................................176
Defogger
Rear window .........................262
Side mirrors ...........................262
Dimension.................................542
Dinghy towing ..........................246
Display Trip information .....................167
Warning message .................514
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....433
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............362
Wattage .................................554
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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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