2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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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
and SRS airbag 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 ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 54
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 64
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 71
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 81
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 82
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 83
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 86
Roof luggage carrier............. 90
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 92
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 96 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 99
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 104
Alarm .................................. 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 109
SRS airbags ....................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 124
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 133
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 157
Automatic transmission ...... 160
Turn signal lever ................. 164
Parking brake ..................... 165
Horn .................................... 166
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 167
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 172
Multi-information display ..... 177
Accessory meter ................. 183
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 186
Fog light switch ................... 190
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 191
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 193
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 194
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 195
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 198
Intuitive parking assist......... 209
Rear view monitor system... 216
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 223
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 228
Four-wheel drive system ..... 229
AUTO LSD system.............. 234
Driving assist systems ........ 236
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 242
Cargo and luggage ............. 247
Vehicle load limits ............... 251
Winter driving tips ............... 253
Trailer towing ...................... 257
Dinghy towing ..................... 277 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 280
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 288
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 292
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 294
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 295
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 297
Using the radio ................... 301
Using the CD player ........... 309
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 318
Operating an iPod .............. 326
Operating a USB memory .. 332
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 339
Using the AUX port............. 343
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 345
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 348
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 351
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 356
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 358
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 363
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 364
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 372
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 381
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 384
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 386
Using the video mode ........ 389
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 391
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features ............................ 399
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 403
Making a phone call ........... 412
Setting a cellular phone...... 416
Security and system setup ................................ 420
Using the phone book ........ 423 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 429
• Personal/interior light main switch 430
• Personal/interior lights ...... 431
• Interior light ....................... 432
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 433
• Glove boxes ..................... 434
• Coin holder ........................ 435
• Front console box ............. 436
• Card holder ....................... 438
• Map holder ....................... 439
• Pen holder ........................ 441
• Tissue pocket ................... 442
• Rear console box ............. 443
• Overhead console ............ 446
• Cup holders ...................... 448
• Bottle holders ................... 452
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 453
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 455
Vanity mirrors ..................... 456
Clock................................... 457
Outside temperature display .............................. 458
Portable ashtray ................. 460
Cigarette lighter .................. 461
Conversation mirror ............ 462
Power outlets ...................... 463
Seat heaters ....................... 469
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 472
Armrests ............................. 474
Rear side sunshades .......... 475
Seatback table .................... 477
Floor mat ............................ 478

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Luggage compartment features ............................. 480
Garage door opener............ 485
Compass ............................. 491
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 498
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 500
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 503
General maintenance.......... 505
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 508
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 509
Hood ................................... 513
Engine compartment ........... 514
Tires .................................... 529
Tire inflation pressure ......... 536
Wheels ................................ 540
Air conditioning filter............ 542
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 545
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 547
Light bulbs........................... 558 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 572
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 573
If you think something is wrong ............................... 579
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 580
Event data recorder ............ 581
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 583
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 592
If you have a flat tire ........... 597
If the engine will not start.... 608
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 610
If you lose your keys........... 611
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 612
If your vehicle overheats .... 615
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 619
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 622
Fuel information ................. 635
Tire information .................. 639
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 650
Items to initialize................. 654
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 656
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 657
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 660
Abbreviation list........................ 672
Alphabetical index .................... 674
What to do if... ........................... 684
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Headlights (high beam) P. 186
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 513
Windshield wipers
P. 191
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 86
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
 P. 164, 186, 188
Moon roof P. 96
Fog lights P. 190
Headlights (low beam) P. 186
Front side marker lights
P. 186