2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA flat tire

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 439Maintenance requirements ..................... 439
General maintenance.......... 441
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 444
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 445
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 445
Hood ................................... 449
Engine compartment ........... 450
Tires .................................... 466
Tire inflation pressure ......... 473
Wheels ................................ 477
Air conditioning filter............ 479
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 484
Light bulbs........................... 495
5-1. Essential information ....... 508 Emergency flashers ............ 508
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 509
If you think something is wrong ................................ 514
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 515
Event data recorder ............ 516 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 518
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 518
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 527
If you have a flat tire ........... 532
If the engine will not start.... 542
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 544
If you lose your keys........... 545
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 546
If your vehicle overheats .... 550
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 553
6-1. Specifications ................... 556 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 556
Fuel information.................. 569
Tire information .................. 573
6-2. Customization................... 584 Customizable features........ 584
Items to initialize ................. 588
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 466
P. 532
P. 473
P. 573
Fuel filler door P. 95
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 158
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 180
Side doors
P. 37
: If equipped
Back door P. 42
License plate
lights
P. 180
Tail lights P. 180
Rear window defogger
P. 272
Rear window
wiper
P. 186
Roof luggage
carrier
 P. 86
Back window
P. 90

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■
When driving the vehicle
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise while driving (brake pad wear
limit indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 532)

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■The electronically modulated air susp ension must be turned off in the
following circumstances:
Otherwise, the automatic leveling function may cause the vehicle’s height to
change, resulting in an unexpected accident.
● When driving through water such as shallow streams (Put the vehicle
height in HI mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspension.
Drive at 18 mph [30 km/h] or slower.)
● When jacking up the vehicle, installing tire chains or tying the vehicle with
chains/wires for transportation via flat bed truck (Turn the system to the
manual mode and stop the engine.)
● When the vehicle must be towed (Put the vehicle height in N mode and
turn the system to the manual mode.)
● When the vehicle gets stuck (Turn the system to the manual mode.)
● When disconnecting a trailer (Put the vehicle height in LO mode and turn
the system to the manual mode.)
■ Selecting the correct height mode
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the vehicle, as well as dan-
gerous handling characteristics, which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
●Before you lower the vehicle’s height, check under the vehicle to make
sure that no one is there.
● The HI mode should be used for off-road driving conditions.
As the vehicle’s center of gravity is higher in this setting, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning abruptly.
● Do not select HI mode when you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier.
This may result in a loss of control or vehicle rollover.

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the appro-
priate tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the
vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

252 2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 567)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights work to be legal.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the t\
railer.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ When connecting and disconnecting a trailer
Set the electronically modulated air suspension system to MAN., or turn off
the engine, when the system is in N mode. (if equipped)
■ AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. ( P. 213)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 434Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 436
4-2. Maintenance ................... 439 Maintenance requirements .................. 439
General maintenance....... 441
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 444 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 445
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 445
Hood ................................ 449
Engine compartment ........ 450
Tires ................................. 466
Tire inflation pressure ...... 473
Wheels ............................. 477
Air conditioning filter......... 479
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 482
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 484
Light bulbs........................ 495