2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 68
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 78
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 79
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 80
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 83
Roof luggage carrier............. 87
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 89
Power back window ............. 91
Moon roof ............................. 93 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 101
Alarm .................................. 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 106
SRS airbags ....................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 121
Child restraint systems ....... 126
Installing child restraints ..... 130
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 144
Engine (ignition) switch....... 153
Automatic
transmission........ 156
Turn signal lever ................. 160
Parking brake ..................... 161
Horn .................................... 162
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 163
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 168
Multi-information display ..... 173
Accessory meter ................. 179
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 182
Fog light switch ................... 185
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 186
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 188
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 189
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 190
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 193
Intuitive parking assist......... 204
Rear view monitor system... 210
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 216
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 221
Four-wheel drive system ..... 222
AUTO LSD system.............. 227
Driving assist systems ........ 229
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 235
Cargo and luggage ............. 240
Vehicle load limits ............... 244
Winter driving tips ............... 245
Trailer towing ...................... 249
Dinghy towing ..................... 265 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 285
Using the radio ................... 289
Using the CD player ........... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 306
Operating an iPod
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player ............................... 314
Operating a USB memory player ............................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 327
Using the AUX adapter....... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 333
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 336
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 339
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 351
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 360
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 369
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 372
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 374
Using the video mode ........ 377
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 379 3-5. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features ............................ 387
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 391
Making a phone call............ 400
Setting a cellular phone ...... 404
Security and system setup ................................. 408
Using the phone book......... 411
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 417
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 418
• Personal/interior lights ...... 419
• Interior light ....................... 420
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 421
• Glove boxes ..................... 422
• Coin holder ....................... 423
• Front console box ............. 424
• Card holder ....................... 426
• Map holder ....................... 427
• Pen holder ........................ 429
• Tissue pocket ................... 430
• Rear console box ............. 431
• Overhead console ............ 434
• Cup holders ...................... 436
• Bottle holders ................... 440
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 441

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3-8. Other interior featuresSun visors ........................... 443
Vanity mirrors ...................... 444
Clock ................................... 445
Outside temperature display............................... 446
Portable ashtray .................. 448
Cigarette lighter................... 449
Conversation mirror ............ 450
Power outlets ...................... 451
Seat heaters........................ 457
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 460
Armrests.............................. 462
Rear side sunshades .......... 463
Seatback table .................... 465
Floor mat ............................. 466
Luggage compartment features ............................. 467
Garage door opener............ 472
Compass ............................. 477
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 482
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 484
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 487
General maintenance.......... 489
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 492 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 493
Hood ................................... 497
Engine compartment .......... 498
Tires ................................... 513
Tire inflation pressure ......... 520
Wheels ............................... 524
Air conditioning filter ........... 526
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 529
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 531
Light bulbs .......................... 542
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers............ 556
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 557
If you think something is wrong ............................... 562
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 563
Event data recorder ............ 564
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 566
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 575
If you have a flat tire ........... 580
If the engine will not start ... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 593
If you lose your keys .......... 594
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 595
If your vehicle overheats .... 598
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 601
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 604
Fuel information ................. 617
Tire information .................. 621
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 632
Items to initialize................. 636 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 638
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 639
Abbreviation list ........................ 644
Alphabetical index .................... 646
What to do if... ........................... 654
6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 182
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P.497
Windshield wipers
P.186
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 83
Front turn signal/parking
lights
P. 160, 182
Moon roof P. 93
Fog lights P. 185
Headlights (low beam) P. 182
Front side marker lights
P.182