2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake fluid

506 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher or lower than normal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points higher or lower
than normal
● Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge needle con-
tinually points higher or lower than normal (if equipped)
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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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
(Flashing)
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph (5
km/h).
A buzzer also sounds
intermittently. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is low. A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the engine oil
is changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles (8000
km) after the engine oil
is changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

614 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Chassis lubrication (4WD models)
Steering
Pedal clearance *14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.20 in. (1  5 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Alphabetical index
Bluetooth audio .................... 336
Bluetooth phone ................... 387
Bottle holder ............................ 440
Brakes Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 161
Brake assist ............................. 229
Break-in tips ............................ 145
Card holder .............................. 426
Care Exterior ................................. 482
Interior .................................. 484
Seat belts ............................. 485
Cargo capacity ........................ 240
Cargo hooks ............................ 468
CD changer CD ........................................ 297
MP3 ...................................... 306
WMA disc ............................. 306
CD player ................................. 297
Chains ...................................... 245
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 126
Booster seats, installation .... 137
Convertible seats, definition............................. 126
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 121
Infant seats, definition .......... 126
Infant seats, installation ........ 135
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 132
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 135
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....................... 138
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 115
Battery precautions ...... 509, 597
Child restraint system ........... 126 Child-protectors .......................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Installing child restraints ........130
Moon roof precautions ............95
Power window lock switch.......89
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................77
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........459
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................449
Cleaning Exterior ..................................482
Interior ...................................484
Seat belts ..............................485
Climate control seat.................460
Clock ........................................ 445
Coin holder ...............................423
Compass ...................................477
Condenser ................................505
Console box .....................424, 431
Conversation mirror ................450
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............598
CRS ...........................................126
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................190
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................193
Cup holders ..............................436
Curtain shield airbags .............108
Customizable features.............632
Daytime running light system ....................................183
Defogger
Rear window .........................280
Side mirrors ...........................280
Dimension.................................604
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648 Alphabetical index
Dinghy towing .......................... 265
DisplayTrip information ..................... 173
Warning message ................. 575
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 493
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 417
Wattage ................................. 616
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................89
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................83
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 145
Correct posture ..................... 106
Procedures ............................ 144
Winter driving tips.................. 245
Driving position memory...........61
DVD player ................................ 360
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 216
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 556
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 593
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 595
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 566
If the warning message is displayed............................. 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 580
If you lose your keys ............. 594 If you think something is
wrong .................................. 562
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 601
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats ....... 598
Engine
Compartment ........................ 498
Engine switch ........................ 153
Hood ..................................... 497
How to start the engine ................................. 153
Identification number............. 606
If the engine will not start ...... 591
Ignition switch ...................... 153
Overheating .......................... 598
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 611
Checking ............................... 503
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 163
Engine immobilizer system .... 101
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 499
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine switch........................... 153
Event data recorder ................. 564
FFV ...................................... 96, 617
Flex-fuel .............................. 96, 617
Flexible fuel vehicle ........... 96, 617
Floor mat .................................. 466
Fluid Brake..................................... 505
Washer.................................. 511
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Switch ................................... 185
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656 What to do if...
■Warning lights
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or
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and
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or
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*: VSC OFF indicator flashes and
slip indicator comes on.P. 5 6 7
P. 5 6 8
P. 5 6 7
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low washer fluid
warning light
Power steering warning
light
Master warning light
VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator*
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
The warning message is displayedP. 575If a warning message is displayed