2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA manual transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 47
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory system ................................ 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 67
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 77
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
Roof luggage carrier............. 86
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 88
Power windows .................... 88
Power back window ............. 90
Moon roof ............................. 92 1-5. Refueling ............................. 95
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 100 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 100
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 104
1-7. Safety information ............ 105 Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 129
2-1. Driving procedures........... 142 Driving the vehicle .............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch....... 151
Automatic
transmission........ 154
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn .................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 161 Gauges and meters ............ 161
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 166
Multi-information display ..... 171
Accessory meter ................. 177
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
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To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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■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).