2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA parking brake

526 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
15 ECU-IG No.1 7.5 A
Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, multiplex com-
munication system, intuitive
parking assist system, power front
driver’s seat, power tilt and power
telescopic, shift lock, tire pressure
warning system, accessory meter,
trailer towing, power outlet, electric
moon roof, power back door, head
light cleaner, Blind Spot Monitor
system, BSM main switch
16 AIR SUS IG 20 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
17 LH-IG 7.5 A Back-up lights, charging system,
gauge and meters, turn signal
lights, air conditioning system, seat
heaters, rear window defogger
18 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive control system
19 RR SEAT-HTR
LH 10 A Seat heaters
20 WSH 20 A Window washer
21 WIPER 30 A Wiper and washer
22 ECU-IG No.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system,
power steering, gateway ECU
23 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, trailer lights (tail lights),
parking lights
24 A/C IG 10 A Air conditioning system
25 SEAT-HTR 20 A Seat heater or Heated and venti-
lated seats
FuseAmpereCircuit

596 5-1. Essential information
Type BTowing eyelet
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front wheel drive control switch in 2WD.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

600 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
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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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When trouble arises
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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Press the height control mode select switch to set the height
control system to manual mode (if equipped)
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire
■ Location of the jack and tools

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.