2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake fluid

522 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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When trouble arises
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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns 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.

594 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

632 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) 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
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 634
Back door Back door ............................... 42
Wireless remote control.......... 33
Back window .......................... 94
Battery
Checking .............................. 524
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 612
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 253
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 348
Bluetooth® phone ................... 399
Bottle holder ............................ 452
Brakes Fluid...................................... 521
Parking brake ....................... 165
Brake assist ............................. 236
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Card holder .............................. 438
Care Exterior ................................. 498
Interior .................................. 500
Seat belts ............................. 501
Cargo capacity ........................ 247
Cargo hooks ............................ 481
CD changer CD ........................................ 309
MP3 ...................................... 318
WMA disc ............................. 318
CD player ................................. 309
Chains ...................................... 253 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........129
Booster seats, installation .....140
Convertible seats, definition .............................129
Convertible seats, installation ...........................139
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 124
Infant seats, definition ...........129
Infant seats, installation.........138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................135
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................138
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................141
Child safety Airbag precautions ................118
Battery precautions .......525, 614
Child restraint system............129
Child-protectors .......................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................77
Installing child restraints ........133
Moon roof precautions ............98
Power window lock switch.......92
Power window precautions .....93
Removed key battery precautions .........................546
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................80
Seat belt precautions ..............77
Seat heater precautions ........471
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................461
B
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677
Alphabetical index
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 619
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 573
If your vehicle overheats ...... 615
Engine Compartment........................ 514
Engine switch ....................... 157
Hood ..................................... 513
How to start the
engine ................................ 157
Identification number ............ 624
If the engine will not start...... 608
Ignition switch ...................... 157
Overheating .......................... 615
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 629
Checking .............................. 519
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 253
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 167
Engine immobilizer system .... 104
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 627
Checking .............................. 515
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 253
Engine switch .......................... 157
Event data recorder ................ 581 FFV ......................................99, 635
Flex-fuel ..............................99, 635
Flexible fuel vehicle ...........99, 635
Floor mat...................................478
Fluid
Brake .....................................521
Washer ..................................527
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............558
Switch....................................190
Wattage .................................634
Four-wheel drive system .........229
Front air conditioning system ....................................280
Front passenger occupant classification system ............124
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................586
Front seats Adjustment ..............................50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............558
Switch....................................186
Wattage .................................634
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............558
Wattage .................................634
Fuel Capacity ................................626
Fuel gauge ............................167
Fuel pump shut off system ....580
Gas station information .........688
Information ............................635
Refueling .................................99
Type ......................................626
Fuel filler door ............................99
Fuel pump shut off system .....580
Fuses.........................................547F

686 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 587
or
P. 583
and
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P. 584 P. 586
P. 585
or
P. 5 8 4P. 586
P. 5 8 6P. 585
P. 5 8 4P. 586
*: VSC OFF indicator flashes and
slip indicator comes on.P. 5 8 5
P. 5 8 6
P. 5 8 5
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. 592If a warning message is displayed