2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA warning

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-infor mation display)
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.
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(Flashing) Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi- information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact your Toyota dealer.

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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 message goes off.
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Indicates that one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed. The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Open door warning light
also comes on. Make sure that all of
the doors are closed.
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the back door is
not fully closed (with the
vehicle having reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]). Closed the back door.

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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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle. (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*
should be performed
soon. If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that all mainte-
nance is required to corre-
spond to the driven
distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Perform the necessary
maintenance. Please
reset the maintenance
data after the mainte-
nance is performed.
(
P. 482)
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the main-
tenance data has been
reset.)
Indicates that the fuel
level is low.
A buzzer also sounds
and the low fuel level
warning light comes on. Fill up the tank as soon
as possible.
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(if equipped) Indicates that the laser
radar sensor is dirty or
covered with ice.
A buzzer also sounds. Clean the sensor.
(if equipped) Indicates that the
dynamic laser cruise
control system is unable
to judge vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance.
A buzzer also sounds. If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent.
(Flashing)
(if equipped) Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control
mode).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(if equipped) (Flashing) Indicates that the
dynamic laser cruise
control system is mal-
function.
A buzzer also sounds. Press the ON-OFF but-
ton once to deactivate
the system, and then
press the button again
to reactivate the sys-
tem.

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(if equipped)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.
A buzzer also sounds. Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensor has
been exposed to very
high or low temperatures. A buzzer also sounds. Wait for sensor to cool
down or warm up.
(if equipped) Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor system is
malfunction.
A buzzer also sounds. Press the ON-OFF but-
ton once to deactivate
the system, and then
press the button again
to reactivate the sys-
tem.
■ Warning light display in vehicle -to-vehicle distance control mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance closes.
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
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■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning
system must be reset. (P. 509)
■When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the temporary spare
tire will not be warned. Also, if you re place the temporary spare tire after
the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
CAUTION
■Using the jack
Improper use of the jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the
vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, an d do not use other jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a hei ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle will be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the
extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 509)