2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA key

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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

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5-1. Essential information
4WD models
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
ACC position, shift the shift lever
to N and put the front wheel drive
control switch in 2WD.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

608 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*2: Driver’s seat belt reminder:The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for 10
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for
10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/
h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
*4: Vehicles without multi-information display
*5: Vehicles with multi-information display
*6: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ Four-wheel drive system warning buzzer
The buzzer indicated that the transfer mode is not selected correctly.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicate that the moon roof is still opened (with the engine switch
in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you lose your keys
■If you lose all your master keys.
You cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobilizer system must be
replaced.
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using
one of the master keys and the key number stamped on your key
number plate. ( P. 32)

642 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO
Gap
SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

674 6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock
( P. 37) Unlocking using a key Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all
doors
unlocked in
two stepsAll doors
unlocked in
one step
Power
windows
( P. 93) Door key linked opera-
tion
Open and closeOpen only
Close only OFF
Moon roof
( P. 99) Door key linked opera-
tion
Open and closeOpen only
Close only OFF
Linked operation of
components when door
key is used Slide only Tilt only
Automatic
light off
system
( P. 188) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Back
window
( P. 96) Linked back door key
operation
Open and closeOpen only
Close only
Sensitivity of jam pro-
tection function Level 1 Level 2 to 4
Rear window
wiper and
washer
( P. 200) Washer linkage wiper
control
ON
OFF
Drip prevention function ON OFF

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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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