2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA suspension

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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5-1. 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
BSM Blind Spot Monitor CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking RetractorFFV 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 Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 300, 308
ABS ........................................... 254
Active traction control ............. 254
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 246
Air conditioning filter............... 563
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 563
Front air conditioning system ................................ 300
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 308
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 121
Airbag warning light............... 604
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 117
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 127
General airbag
precautions ......................... 121
Locations of airbags .............. 114
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 125
Proper driving posture ........................ 112, 121
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Side airbag precautions ........ 121
SRS airbags .......................... 114
Alarm ......................................... 109
Antenna..................................... 326
Anti-lock brake system............ 254
Armrest ..................................... 494
Ashtrays.................................... 480
A-TRAC ..................................... 254
Audio input ............................... 363 Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 409
Antenna................................. 326
Audio input ............................ 363
Audio visual input .................. 409
AUX port ............................... 363
CD player/changer ................ 329
DVD player............................ 392
iPod ....................................... 346
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 338
Optimal use ........................... 359
Portable music player ........... 363
Radio..................................... 321
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 384
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 365
Type ...................................... 317
USB memory......................... 352
Audio visual input.................... 409
AUTO LSD system ................... 252
Automatic light control system .................................... 193
Automatic transmission .......................... 162
AUX port ................................... 363
Auxiliary box ............................ 473
A/V input port ........................... 409
AVS ........................................... 246
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 580
Wattage................................. 655
Back door
Back door ................................ 42
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 96
Battery Checking ............................... 544
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 634
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272A
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Daytime running light system .................................... 192
Defogger Rear window ......................... 312
Side mirrors ........................... 312
Dimension................................. 644
Dinghy towing .......................... 296
Display Trip information ..................... 179
Warning message ................. 613
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 529
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 449
Wattage ................................. 655
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................93
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 605
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 112
Procedures ............................ 150
Winter driving tips.................. 272
Driving position memory...........65
DVD player ................................ 392
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 241
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 594
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 630
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 632
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 634
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 603 If the warning light turns
on........................................ 603
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 619
If you lose your keys ............. 633
If you think something is wrong .................................. 601
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 640
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 641
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 595
If your vehicle overheats ....... 637
Engine
Compartment ........................ 534
Engine switch ........................ 159
Hood ..................................... 533
How to start the engine ................................. 159
Identification number............. 646
If the engine will not start ...... 630
Ignition switch ...................... 159
Overheating .......................... 637
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 650
Checking ............................... 539
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 649
Checking ............................... 535
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272
Engine switch........................... 159
Event data recorder ................... 27D
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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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