2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
■ If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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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 misfire, 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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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 light (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.

646 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too highA buzzer also sounds. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait
until the light goes off.
If the light goes off,
you may start the
vehicle again. If the
light does not go off,
contact your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction
in the automatic trans-
mission system A buzzer also sounds. Have the system
checked by your Toy-
ota dealer.
(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.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

684 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Chassis lubrication (4WD models)
Steering
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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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Wattage ................................ 686
Back door Back door ............................... 42
Wireless remote control.......... 33
Back window .......................... 96
Battery
Checking .............................. 575
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 665
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 371
Bluetooth® phone ................... 448
Bottle holder ............................ 501
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 572
Parking brake ....................... 167
Brake assist ............................. 255
Break-in tips ............................ 151
BSM .......................................... 236
Card holder .............................. 487
Care Exterior ................................. 548
Interior .................................. 550
Seat belts ............................. 551
Cargo capacity ........................ 268
Cargo hooks ............................ 531
CD changer CD ........................................ 331
MP3 ...................................... 340
WMA disc ............................. 340
CD player ................................. 331
Chains ...................................... 275 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 .......576, 667
Child restraint system............132
Child-protectors .......................39
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 .........................598
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................81
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........520
Child-protectors .........................39
Cigarette lighter .......................510
Cleaning Exterior ..................................548
Interior ...................................550
Seat belts ..............................551
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Engine
Compartment........................ 565
Engine switch ....................... 159
Hood ..................................... 564
How to start the
engine ................................ 159
Identification number ............ 678
If the engine will not start...... 661
Ignition switch ...................... 159
Overheating .......................... 668
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 681
Checking .............................. 570
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 679
Checking .............................. 566
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 159
Event data recorder .................. 27
FFV ................................... 102, 687
Flex-fuel ........................... 102, 687
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 102, 687
Floor mat .................................. 528
Fluid Brake .................................... 572
Washer ................................. 578
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage ................................ 686
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 127 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................635
Front seats Adjustment ..............................50
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Wattage .................................686
Fuel Capacity ................................679
Fuel gauge ............................169
Fuel pump shut off system ....632
Gas station information .........740
Information ............................687
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................679
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system .....632
Fuses.........................................599
Garage door opener.................535
Gas station information...........740
Gauges ......................................169
Glove box..................................483
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................448
Hazard lights Switch....................................624
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................68
Headlight cleaner .....................202
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Heaters Seat heaters ..................518, 521
Side mirror.............................314
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 637
or
P. 633 P. 634
P. 633 P. 638
P. 634
or
P. 634 P. 636
P. 635
or
P. 6 3 4P. 637
P. 6 3 7P. 635
P. 6 3 4P. 635
P. 6 3 6
Brake system warning
lightLow washer fluid
warning light
Power 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
Master warning light
Slip indicator
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
The warning message is displayedP. 644If a warning message is displayed