2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake fluid

542 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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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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the back door is
not fully closed (with the
vehicle having reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]). Closed the back door.
(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 all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*
should be performed
soon. If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Transfer (4WD models)
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 lubricati on (4WD models)
Steering
Oil capacity 1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Pedal clearance *14.1 in. (104 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 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
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Blind Spot Monitor
system ................................... 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 368
Bluetooth® phone ................... 419
Bottle holder ............................ 472
Brakes Fluid...................................... 541
Parking brake ....................... 167
Brake assist ............................. 254
Break-in tips ............................ 151
Card holder .............................. 458
Care Exterior ................................. 518
Interior .................................. 520
Seat belts ............................. 521
Cargo capacity ........................ 266
Cargo hooks ............................ 501
CD changer CD ........................................ 329
MP3 ...................................... 338
WMA disc ............................. 338
CD player ................................. 329
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 132
Booster seats, installation .... 143
Convertible seats, definition............................. 132
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 142
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 127
Infant seats, definition .......... 132
Infant seats, installation ........ 141
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 138
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 141
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....................... 144 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................121
Battery precautions .......545, 636
Child restraint system............132
Child-protectors .......................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................78
Installing child restraints ........136
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......93
Power window precautions .....95
Removed key battery
precautions .........................567
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................81
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........491
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................481
Cleaning Exterior ..................................518
Interior ...................................520
Seat belts ..............................521
Climate control seat.................492
Clock ........................................ 477
Coin holder ...............................455
Compass ...................................511
Condenser ................................541
Console box .....................456, 463
Conversation mirror ................482
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............637
CRS ...........................................132
Cruise control Cruise control ........................203
Dynamic laser cruise
control .................................207
Cup holders ..............................468
Curtain shield airbags .............114
Customizable features.............672
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Alphabetical index
FFV ................................... 102, 656
Flex-fuel ........................... 102, 656
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 102, 656
Floor mat .................................. 498
Fluid
Brake .................................... 541
Washer ................................. 547
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage ................................ 655
Four-wheel drive system ........ 247
Front air conditioning system ................................... 300
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 127
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 606
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage ................................ 655
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Wattage ................................ 655
Fuel Capacity ............................... 648
Fuel gauge ........................... 169
Fuel pump shut off system ... 602
Gas station information ........ 708
Information ........................... 656
Refueling .............................. 102
Type ..................................... 648
Fuel filler door ......................... 102
Fuel pump shut off system .... 602
Fuses ........................................ 568 Garage door opener.................505
Gas station information...........708
Gauges ......................................169
Glove box..................................454
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................419
Hazard lights Switch....................................594
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................68
Headlight cleaner .....................202
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............580
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................655
Heaters Seat heaters ..................489, 492
Side mirror.............................312
Height control Electronically modulated air suspension..........................241
Hood ..........................................533
Hooks Cargo net ..............................501
Shopping bag ........................502
Horn...........................................168
I/M test.......................................528
Identification Engine ...................................647
Vehicle ..................................646
Ignition switch ..........................159
Illuminated entry system .........449
Indicator lights .........................174
Initialization
Items to initialize....................676
Inside rear view mirror ..............84
Interior lights Interior lights..........................449
Switch....................................450
Wattage .................................655FG
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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 605
or
P. 603 P. 607
P. 603
and
P. 604
or
P. 604 P. 606
P. 605
or
P. 6 0 4P. 606
P. 6 0 7P. 605
P. 6 0 4P. 606
*: VSC OFF indicator flashes and
slip indicator comes on.P. 6 0 5
P. 6 0 6
Brake system warning
lightPower steering warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Tire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Maintenance required
reminder lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low washer fluid
warning light
Master warning light
VSC OFF and slip
indicators*
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
The warning message is displayedP. 613If a warning message is displayed