2014 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 multimedia systems, as well as
other interior features for a comfortable driving experi-
ence.
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 ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 31
Side doors ............................ 35
Back door ............................. 40
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 48
Rear seats ............................ 52
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 63
Head restraints ..................... 66
Seat belts ............................. 70
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 80
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 81
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 82
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 85
Roof luggage carrier............. 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 97 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 100
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 105
Alarm .................................. 107
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 110
SRS airbags ....................... 112
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 125
Child restraint systems ....... 130
Installing child restraints ..... 134
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 158
Automatic transmission ...... 161
Turn signal lever ................. 165
Parking brake ..................... 166
Horn .................................... 167
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 168
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 173
Multi-information display ..... 178
Accessory meter ................. 184
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 187
Fog light switch ................... 193
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 195
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 202
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 206
Intuitive parking assist......... 220
Rear view monitor system .............................. 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 238
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 244
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 249
Four-wheel drive system ..... 250
AUTO LSD system.............. 255
Driving assist systems ........ 257
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 265
Cargo and luggage ............. 270
Vehicle load limits ............... 275
Winter driving tips ............... 277
Trailer towing ...................... 281
Dinghy towing ..................... 301 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 304
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 313
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 317
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 319
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 320
Entune Audio ...................... 322
USB port/AUX port ............. 326
Setup menu ........................ 327
Basic audio operations ....... 331
Using the radio ................... 336
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 338
Listening to an iPod ............ 345
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 351
Using the AUX port............. 356
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 357
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 379
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 380
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 406
• Personal/interior light main switch ............................... 407
• Personal/interior lights...... 408
• Interior light ...................... 409
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 410
• Glove boxes ..................... 411
• Coin holder ....................... 412
• Front console box ............ 413
• Card holder ...................... 416
• Map holder ....................... 417
• Pen holder ........................ 419
• Tissue pocket ................... 420
• Rear console box ............. 421
• Overhead console ............ 424
• Cup holders ...................... 426
• Bottle holders ................... 430
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 431
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 433
Vanity mirrors ..................... 434
Clock .................................. 435
Outside temperature display .............................. 436
Portable ashtray ................. 438
Cigarette lighter .................. 439
Conversation mirror............ 440
Power outlets ..................... 441
Seat heaters ....................... 447
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 450
Armrests ............................. 452
Rear side sunshades ......... 453
Seatback table ................... 455
Assist grips ......................... 456 Floor mat ............................ 457
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 459
Garage door opener ........... 464
Compass ............................ 470
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 476
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 478
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 481
General maintenance ......... 484
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 487
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 488
Hood ................................... 492
Engine compartment .......... 493
Tires.................................... 508
Tire inflation pressure ......... 515
Wheels................................ 519
Air conditioning filter ........... 522
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 525
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 527
Light bulbs .......................... 539
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 552
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 553
If you think something is wrong ................................ 559
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 560
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 561
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 572
If you have a flat tire............ 578
If the engine will not start .... 589
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 591
If you lose your keys ........... 592
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 593
If your vehicle overheats ..... 596
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 599
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 600 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 604
Fuel information.................. 615
Tire information .................. 620
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 631
Items to initialize ................. 635
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 638
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 639
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 642
Abbreviation list ........................ 654
Alphabetical index .................... 656
What to do if... .......................... 665
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 187
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 492
Windshield wipers
P. 195
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 85
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
 P. 165, 187, 191
Moon roof P. 97
Fog lights P. 193
Headlights (low beam) P. 187
Front side marker lights
P. 187

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 508
P. 578
P. 515
P. 620
Fuel filler door P. 100
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 165
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 187
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Back door P. 40
License plate
lights
P. 187
Tail lights P. 187
Rear window defogger
P. 317
Rear window
wiper
P. 199
Roof luggage
carrier
 P. 89
Back window
P. 94

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 70
SRS driver
airbag
P. 112
Head restraints P. 66
Bottle holders P. 430
SRS side airbags P. 112
Floor mats P. 457
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 112
Rear seats P. 52Front seats P. 48
Front console box P. 413
Seatback table P. 50, 455
Cup holders P. 426
Auxiliary boxes
P. 431
Glove
boxes
P. 411
Horn P. 167