2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA warning light

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*
1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*
2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights AIR BAG
OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-
back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front\
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light
is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-
ger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the
seat belt worn correctly. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illumi-
nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. ( P. 136)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with multi-information display)
Instrument cluster (vehicles without multi-information display)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 603)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles with multi-information display
*3: Vehicles without multi-information display
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*6: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivatingthe curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indi-
cator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position. But this is not a malfunction.
*1Height control N indi-
cator (P. 242)*1Height control LO indi-
cator (P. 242)
*1Height control MAN.
indicator ( P. 242)
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(U.S.A.)

(Flashing)
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*1*1*3*3*1,3
*1*1,5*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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■Warning lights, messages and buzzers for dynamic laser cruise control
Warning lights, messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system mal-
function or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving.
(P. 613)
■ Approach warning
In the following instances, there is a possibility that the warnings will not
occur:
●When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your vehicle
speed
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed
● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
● At the instant the accelerator is applied
■ Certification
CAUTION
■Before using dynamic laser cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control.
Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not
appropriate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your
vehicle and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes etc.
■ Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic laser cruise control is only intended to help the driver in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings.
This product is a class I laser product complied with 21C.F.R part 1040.10
and 1040.11.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic laser cruise control determines whether the following dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is appropriate or not. It is not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic laser cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a
collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any dan-
ger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and
act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■ To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for dynamic laser cruise control
Do not use dynamic laser cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, rain, snow, sandstorm, direct sunlight,
etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing