2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake light

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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.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 703)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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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

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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
A/C ..................................... 302, 310
ABS ........................................... 255
Active traction control ............. 255
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 247
Air conditioning filter............... 594
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 594
Front air conditioning system ................................ 302
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 310
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 117
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 121
Airbag warning light............... 634
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..................................... 328
Anti-lock brake system............ 255
Armrest ..................................... 523
Ashtrays.................................... 509
Assist grips .............................. 527
A-TRAC ..................................... 255
Audio input ............................... 366 Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 447
Antenna................................. 328
Audio input ............................ 366
Audio visual input .................. 447
AUX port ............................... 366
Blu-ray Disc™ ....................... 405
CD player/changer ................ 331
DVD disc ............................... 405
DVD player............................ 405
iPod ....................................... 348
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 340
Optimal use ........................... 362
Portable music player ........... 366
Radio..................................... 323
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 387
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 368
Type ...................................... 319
USB memory......................... 355
Audio visual input.................... 447
AUTO LSD system ................... 253
Automatic light control system .................................... 193
Automatic transmission .......................... 162
AUX port ................................... 366
Auxiliary box ............................ 502
A/V input port ........................... 447
AVS ........................................... 247A

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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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