2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA battery

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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

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Panic mode
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Power back door operation (veh icles with power back door)
The power back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then closed.
■ Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 470)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 37)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 98)
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column)
can be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if
the key is not in the engine switch.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or key.
The doors will lock again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor (if equipped): The
side windows are tapped or broken.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control or key.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors using the wire less remote control or key.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Panic mode
P. 3 4
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do
not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
● A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel
or dashboard near the front passenger
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.
● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
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Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Vehicles with multi-information
display
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 536)
■ While driving
●When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
● When the engine oil pressure gauge does not work properly, immediately
stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle continu-
ally points higher than normal, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. (if
equipped)