2012 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) ..................... 65
Head restraints ..................... 68
Seat belts ............................. 72
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 82
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 83
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 84
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
Roof luggage carrier............. 91
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 93
Power back window ............. 96
Moon roof ............................. 99 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 107
Alarm .................................. 109
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 112
SRS airbags ....................... 114
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 127
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch....... 159
Automatic transmission ...... 162
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ..................... 167
Horn .................................... 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 169
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 174
Multi-information display ..... 179
Accessory meter ................. 185
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Fog light switch ................... 194
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 200
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 202
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 207
Intuitive parking assist......... 220
Rear view monitor system .............................. 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 241
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 246
Four-wheel drive system ..... 247
AUTO LSD system.............. 252
Driving assist systems ........ 254
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 261
Cargo and luggage ............. 266
Vehicle load limits ............... 270
Winter driving tips ............... 272
Trailer towing ...................... 276
Dinghy towing ..................... 296 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 300
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 308
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 312
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 314
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 315
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 317
Using the radio ................... 321
Using the CD player ........... 329
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 338
Operating an iPod .............. 346
Operating a USB memory ............................ 352
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 359
Using the AUX port............. 363
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 365
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
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Bluetooth
® audio system .... 368
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 371
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Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ... 376
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 378
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 383
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 384
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 392
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 401
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 404
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 406
Using the video mode ........ 409
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 411
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 419
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 423
Making a phone call ........... 432
Setting a cellular phone...... 436
Security and system setup ................................ 440
Using the phone book ........ 443 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 449
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 450
• Personal/interior lights ...... 451
• Interior light ....................... 452
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 453
• Glove boxes ..................... 454
• Coin holder ....................... 455
• Front console box ............. 456
• Card holder ....................... 458
• Map holder ....................... 459
• Pen holder ........................ 461
• Tissue pocket ................... 462
• Rear console box ............. 463
• Overhead console ............ 466
• Cup holders ...................... 468
• Bottle holders ................... 472
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 473
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 475
Vanity mirrors ..................... 476
Clock................................... 477
Outside temperature display .............................. 478
Portable ashtray ................. 480
Cigarette lighter .................. 481
Conversation mirror ............ 482
Power outlets ...................... 483
Seat heaters ....................... 489
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 492
Armrests ............................. 494
Rear side sunshades .......... 495
Seatback table .................... 497
Floor mat ............................ 498

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Luggage compartment features ............................. 500
Garage door opener............ 505
Compass ............................. 511
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 518
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 520
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 523
General maintenance.......... 525
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 528
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 529
Hood ................................... 533
Engine compartment ........... 534
Tires .................................... 549
Tire inflation pressure ......... 556
Wheels ................................ 560
Air conditioning filter............ 563
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 566
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 568
Light bulbs........................... 580 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 594
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 595
If you think something is wrong ............................... 601
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 602
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 603
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 613
If you have a flat tire ........... 619
If the engine will not start.... 630
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 632
If you lose your keys........... 633
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 634
If your vehicle overheats .... 637
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 640
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 641
4Maintenance and care
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 644
Fuel information ................. 656
Tire information .................. 661
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 672
Items to initialize................. 676
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 678
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 679
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 682
Abbreviation list........................ 694
Alphabetical index .................... 696
What to do if... ........................... 705
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Headlights (high beam) P. 188
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 533
Windshield wipers
P. 196
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 87
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
 P. 166, 188, 192
Moon roof P. 99
Fog lights P. 194
Headlights (low beam) P. 188
Front side marker lights
P. 188