2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA ABS

250 2-5. Driving information
●Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway . Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the stee ring or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other v ehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehi cle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● In order to maintain engine braking efficiency when driving on a
long steep downgrade, do not use the transmission in D.
Transmission shift range position must be in 5 in the S mode (6-
speed models) or in 4 in the S mode (5-speed models).
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temper atures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 550)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel bloc ks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
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Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
■ If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

490 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
*: Replace the fuse with one of the same ampere rating as the original.
42 PBD 30 A Power back door
43 RR HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
44 H-LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner
45 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defogger
46 SUB BATT 40 A Trailer towing
47 ABS1 50 A
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
48 ABS2 40 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
49 ST 30 A Starting system
50 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
51 LH-J/B 150 A AM1, TAIL, PANEL, ACC, CIG, LH-
IG, 4WD, ECU-IG NO.1, BK/UP LP,
SEAT-HTR, A/C IG, ECU-IG NO.2,
WSH, WIPER, OBD, A/C, TI&TE,
FR P/SEAT RH, MIR, DR/LCK, FR
P/SEAT LH, CARGO LP, PWR
OUTLET, POWER NO.1 fuses
52 ALT 180 A
*LH-J/B, HTR, SUB BATT, TOW
BRK, STOP, FOG, TOW TAIL,
DEICER fuses
140 A
*
53 A/PUMP NO.1 50 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
54 A/PUMP NO.2 50 A Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
55 MAIN 40 A HEAD LL, HEAD RL,
HEAD LH, HEAD RH fuses
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Flashing) and VSC OFF and slip indicators
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●A-TRAC
●AUTO LSD
●Cruise control
●Navigation system
Also, not only can the following syste m not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect t he drive-train components:
●4WD system
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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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
FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 260, 268
ABS ........................................... 221
Active traction control ............. 221
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 213
Air conditioning filter............... 479
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 479
Front air conditioning system ................................ 260
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 268
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 110
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 114
Airbag warning light............... 519
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 110
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 114
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 120
General airbag
precautions ......................... 114
Locations of airbags .............. 107
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 118
Proper driving posture ........................ 105, 114
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 110
Side airbag precautions ........ 114
SRS airbags .......................... 107
Alarm ......................................... 102
Antenna..................................... 282
Anti-lock brake system............ 221
Armrest ..................................... 413
Ashtrays.................................... 399
A-TRAC ..................................... 221
Audio input ............................... 303 Audio system
A/V input adapter .................. 328
Antenna................................. 282
Audio input ............................ 303
Audio visual input .................. 328
AUX adapter ......................... 303
CD player/changer ................ 285
DVD player............................ 314
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 292
Optimal use ........................... 301
Portable music player ........... 303
Radio..................................... 279
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 307
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 305
Type ...................................... 276
Audio visual input.................... 328
AUTO LSD system ................... 219
Automatic light control system .................................... 181
Automatic
transmission .......................... 154
AUX adapter ............................. 303
Auxiliary box ........................... 392
A/V input adapter ..................... 328
AVS ........................................... 213
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 495
Wattage................................. 568
Back door Back door ................................ 42
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 90
Battery Checking ............................... 462
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 546
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 237
Bluetooth
................................ 342
Bottle holder............................. 391
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Alphabetical index
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 257
Emergency towing ................ 509
Trailer towing ........................ 241
Traction control ....................... 221
TRAC ........................................ 221
Trip information....................... 171
Trip meter................................. 161
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Switch ................................... 158
Wattage ................................ 568
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 568
Vanity mirrors .......................... 395
Vehicle identification number................................... 558
Vehicle stability control .......... 221
VSC ........................................... 221
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 518
Open door ............................ 520
Seat belt reminder ................ 520
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 519
Airbag system....................... 519
Anti-lock brake system ......... 519
Brake assist system ............. 519
Brake system........................ 518
Charging system .... .............. 518
Electronic engine control system................................ 519
Engine oil pressure............... 519
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 519
Master warning light ............. 521
Open door ............................ 520
Pretensioners ....................... 519
Seat belt reminder light ........ 520 SRS airbags ..........................519
Tire pressure warning light ....521
Warning messages ..................527
Washer Checking ...............................464
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................237
Switch............................184, 186
Washing and waxing ...............434
Weight Cargo capacity ......................232
Load limits .............................236
Weight ...................................557
Wheels ......................................477
Window glasses ..................88, 90
Window lock switch ...................88
Windows
Power back window ................90
Power windows .......................88
Rear window defogger ..........272
Washer ..........................184, 186
Windshield wiper de-icer.........273
Windshield wipers ...................184
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............482
Wireless remote control ..........33
WMA disc ..................................292
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