2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA power steering fluid

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. (P. 544)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 541)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 539)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 535)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? (P. 543)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 541)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 547)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

530 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 580)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
Power steering fluid level (P. 543) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 541) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 556) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 547) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 547)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 535)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 539)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 536)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 541)
Fuse box ( P. 568)
Battery ( P. 544)
Radiator ( P. 541)
Condenser ( P. 541)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 543)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Power steering fluid
■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F[10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding fluid)

544 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
*4
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light • When the light comes on: Indicates that the auto-matic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
• When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
system.
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or
back door is not fully
closed. Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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6-1. Specifications
6
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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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