2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA suspension

274 2-5. Driving information
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occu\
rred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
●To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to
do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle
stability and braking performance are affe cted by trailer stability, brake set-
ting and performance, and the hitch. Y our vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer.
● Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension: Set the vehicle
height to the LO mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension to
prevent the vehicle height from automatically changing.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.

578 5-1. Essential information
Using a flat bed truckIf your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
Vehicles without electronica lly modulated air suspension
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Front

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When trouble arises
579
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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 280, 288
ABS ........................................... 236
Active traction control ............. 236
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 228
Air conditioning filter............... 542
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 542
Front air conditioning system ................................ 280
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 288
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 118
Airbag warning light............... 584
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 118
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 124
General airbag
precautions ......................... 118
Locations of airbags .............. 111
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 122
Proper driving posture ........................ 109, 118
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Side airbag precautions ........ 118
SRS airbags .......................... 111 Alarm......................................... 106
Antenna .................................... 303
Anti-lock brake system ........... 236
Armrest ..................................... 474
Ashtrays ................................... 460
A-TRAC ..................................... 236
Audio input ............................... 343
Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 389
Antenna................................. 303
Audio input ............................ 343
Audio visual input .................. 389
AUX port ............................... 343
CD player/changer ................ 309
DVD player............................ 372
iPod ....................................... 326
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 318
Optimal use ........................... 339
Portable music player ........... 343
Radio..................................... 301
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 364
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 345
Type ...................................... 297
USB memory......................... 332
Audio visual input.................... 389
AUTO LSD system ................... 234
Automatic light control system .................................... 189
Automatic
transmission .......................... 160
AUX port ................................... 343
Auxiliary box ............................ 453
A/V input port ........................... 389
AVS ........................................... 228A

676 Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior .................................. 498
Interior ................................... 500
Seat belts .............................. 501
Climate control seat................. 472
Clock ........................................ 457
Coin holder ............................... 435
Compass ................................... 491
Condenser ................................ 521
Console box ..................... 436, 443
Conversation mirror ................462
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 615
CRS ........................................... 129
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 198
Cup holders .............................. 448
Curtain shield airbags ............. 111
Customizable features............. 650
Daytime running light system .................................... 188
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 292
Side mirrors ........................... 292
Dimension................................. 622
Dinghy towing .......................... 277
Display Trip information ..................... 177
Warning message ................. 592
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 509
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 429
Wattage ................................. 634 Doors
Back door ................................ 42
Door glasses ........................... 92
Door lock ........................... 33, 37
Side doors ............................... 37
Side mirrors............................. 86
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 585
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 109
Procedures............................ 148
Winter driving tips ................. 253
Driving position memory .......... 64
DVD player................................ 372
Electronically modulated air
suspension ............................ 223
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 572
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 608
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 610
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 612
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 583
If the warning light turns on........................................ 583
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 592
If you have a flat tire ............. 597
If you lose your keys ............. 611
If you think something is wrong .................................. 579
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 618
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Garage door opener................. 485
Gas station information........... 688
Gauges ...................................... 167
Glove box.................................. 434
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................406
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 572
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................67
Headlight cleaner ..................... 194
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 558
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 634
Heaters Seat heaters .................. 469, 472
Side mirror............................. 292
Height control Electronically modulated air suspension.......................... 223
Hood .......................................... 513
Hooks Cargo net .............................. 481
Shopping bag ........................ 482
Horn........................................... 166
I/M test....................................... 508
Identification Engine ................................... 625
Vehicle .................................. 624
Ignition switch .......................... 157
Illuminated entry system ......... 429
Indicator lights ......................... 172
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 654
Inside rear view mirror ..............83 Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 429
Switch ................................... 430
Wattage................................. 634
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 171
Intuitive parking assist ............ 209
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 600
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 597
Jack handle .............................. 597
Keyless entry ............................. 33
Keys Engine switch ........................ 157
If you lose your keys ............. 611
Ignition switch ....................... 157
Keyless entry .......................... 33
Key number............................. 32
Keys ........................................ 32
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 33
LATCH system ......................... 135
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 558
Wattage................................. 634
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 558
Wattage................................. 634G
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