2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA lights

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-infor mation display)
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashing) Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds and the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature warning light comes on.
If a warning is shown on the multi- information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 151) or releasing the steering lock (P. 152), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 9 5 )
Flex-fuel vehicles: The type of fuel may be different. When
refueling, add the same type of fuel, if available.
After adding a different type of fuel, the engine may run
roughly and driving performance may be reduced for a while
when the engine is first started. In this case, wait until the
engine runs normally.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures.
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 100)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 546)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 546)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

548 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
Flex-fuel vehicles: The information recorded in the computer will be cleared,
which may cause the engine to run roughly and reduce driving performance
for a while when the engine is first started. In this case, wait until the engine
runs normally.
If the vehicle is running on E85, the engine may stall. In this case, restart the
engine, repeatedly if necessary.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.

564 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, 1.80 Imp.qt.)
Rear
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 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.

568 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: H10 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
(high beam)
9005 60 A
Headlights
(low beam) 9704 55 B
Front fog lights 9145 45 C
Front side marker lights 168 5 D
Front turn signal/parking
lights 4157NAK 27/8 E
Rear turn signal lights — 21 E
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights 7443 21/5 D
Tail lights 194 3.8 D
Back-up lights 921 16 D
License plate lights — 5 D
Outer foot light — 5 D
InteriorVanity lights 7065 1.4 F
Personal/interior lights
Front — 5 D
Center — 5 D
Rear — 5 D
Interior light 7506 5 F
Glove box light 74 1.2 D
Foot well lighting — 1.4 D
Door courtesy lights 168 5 D