2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 54
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 65
Head restraints ..................... 68
Seat belts ............................. 72
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 82
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 83
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 84
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
Roof luggage carrier............. 91
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .................... 93
Power back window ............. 96
Moon roof ............................. 99 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 107
Alarm .................................. 109
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 112
SRS airbags ....................... 114
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 127
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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
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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......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 228
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 242
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 247
Four-wheel drive system ..... 248
AUTO LSD system.............. 253
Driving assist systems ........ 255
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 263
Cargo and luggage ............. 268
Vehicle load limits ............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 299 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning
system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 310
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 314
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 316
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 319
Using the radio ................... 323
Using the CD player ........... 331
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 340
Operating an iPod .............. 348
Operating a USB memory ............................ 355
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 362
Using the AUX port............. 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 368
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 371
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 374
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player...... 379
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 381
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 386
3-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 387
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD disc ................... 405
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ............... 431
Playing an SD card ............ 438
Using the video mode ........ 446
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 448
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 452
Making a phone call ........... 461
Setting a cellular phone...... 465
Security and system setup ................................ 469
Using the phone book ........ 472 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 478
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ...... 480
• Interior light ....................... 481
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 482
• Glove boxes ..................... 483
• Coin holder ....................... 484
• Front console box ............. 485
• Card holder ....................... 487
• Map holder ....................... 488
• Pen holder ........................ 490
• Tissue pocket ................... 491
• Rear console box ............. 492
• Overhead console ............ 495
• Cup holders ...................... 497
• Bottle holders ................... 501
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 502

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3-8. Other interior featuresSun visors ........................... 504
Vanity mirrors ...................... 505
Clock ................................... 506
Outside temperature display............................... 507
Portable ashtray .................. 509
Cigarette lighter................... 510
Conversation mirror ............ 511
Power outlets ...................... 512
Seat heaters........................ 518
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 521
Armrests.............................. 523
Rear side sunshades .......... 524
Seatback table .................... 526
Assist grips.......................... 527
Floor mat ............................. 528
Luggage compartment features ............................. 530
Garage door opener............ 535
Compass ............................. 541 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 548
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 550
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 553
General maintenance ......... 556
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 559
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 560
Hood ................................... 564
Engine compartment .......... 565
Tires ................................... 580
Tire inflation pressure ......... 587
Wheels ............................... 591
Air conditioning filter ........... 594
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 597
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 599
Light bulbs .......................... 611
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 624
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 625
If you think something is wrong ............................... 631
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 632
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 633
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 644
If you have a flat tire ........... 650
If the engine will not start ... 661
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 663
If you lose your keys .......... 664
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 665
If your vehicle overheats .... 668
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 671
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency .............. 672 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 676
Fuel information .................. 687
Tire information................... 692
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 703
Items to initialize ................. 707
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 710
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 711
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 714
Abbreviation list ........................ 726
Alphabetical index .................... 728
What to do if... .......................... 737
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 188
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 564
Windshield wipers
P. 196
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 87
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
 P. 166, 188, 192
Moon roof P. 99
Fog lights P. 194
Headlights (low beam) P. 188
Front side marker lights
P. 188