2015 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 ............................ 51
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 62
Head restraints ..................... 65
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 79
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 80
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 81
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 84
Roof luggage carrier............. 88
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 90
Power back window ............. 93
Moon roof ............................. 96 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 100
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 104
Alarm .................................. 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 109
SRS airbags ....................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 123
Child restraint systems ....... 128
Installing child restraints ..... 132
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch....... 156
Automatic transmission ...... 159
Turn signal lever ................. 163
Parking brake ..................... 164
Horn .................................... 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 166
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 171
Multi-information display ..... 176
Accessory meter ................. 182
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 185
Fog light switch ................... 191
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 193
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 197
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 199
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 200
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 204
Intuitive parking assist......... 218
Rear view monitor system .............................. 225
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 .............................. 311
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 315
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 317
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 318
Entune Audio ...................... 320
USB port/AUX port ............. 324
Setup menu ........................ 325
Basic audio operations ....... 329
Using the radio ................... 334
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 336
Listening to an iPod ............ 343
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 349
Using the AUX port............. 354
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 355
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 377
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 378
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 404
• Personal/interior light main switch ............................... 405
• Personal/interior lights...... 406
• Interior light ...................... 407
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 408
• Glove boxes ..................... 409
• Coin holder ....................... 410
• Front console box ............ 411
• Card holder ...................... 414
• Map holder ....................... 415
• Pen holder ........................ 417
• Tissue pocket ................... 418
• Rear console box ............. 419
• Overhead console ............ 422
• Cup holders ...................... 424
• Bottle holders ................... 428
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 429
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 431
Vanity mirrors ..................... 432
Clock .................................. 433
Outside temperature display .............................. 434
Portable ashtray ................. 436
Cigarette lighter .................. 437
Conversation mirror............ 438
Power outlets ..................... 439
Seat heaters ....................... 445
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 448
Armrests ............................. 450
Rear side sunshades ......... 451
Assist grips ......................... 453
Floor mat ............................ 454 Luggage compartment
features ............................ 456
Garage door opener ........... 461
Compass ............................ 467
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 472
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 474
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 477
General maintenance ......... 480
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
............................. 483
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 484
Hood ................................... 488
Engine compartment .......... 489
Tires.................................... 504
Tire inflation pressure ......... 511
Wheels................................ 515
Air conditioning filter ........... 518
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 521
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 523
Light bulbs .......................... 535
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 549
If you think something is wrong ................................ 555
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds...
.............................. 557
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 568
If you have a flat tire............ 574
If the engine will not start .... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 587
If you lose your keys ........... 588
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 589
If your vehicle overheats ..... 592
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 595
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 596 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 600
Fuel information.................. 611
Tire information .................. 616
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 627
Items to initialize ................. 631
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 634
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 635
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 638
Abbreviation list ........................ 648
Alphabetical index .................... 650
What to do if... .......................... 661
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (high beam) P. 185
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood
P. 488
Windshield wipers
P. 193
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 84
Front turn signal/parking
lights and daytime running
lights
 P. 163, 185, 189
Moon roof P. 96
Fog lights P. 191
Headlights (low beam) P. 185
Front side marker lights
P. 185

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 504
P. 574
P. 511
P. 616
Fuel filler door P. 100
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 163
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 185
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Back door P. 40
License plate
lights
P. 185
Tail lights P. 185
Rear window defogger
P. 315
Rear window
wiper
P. 197
Roof luggage
carrier
 P. 88
Back window
P. 93

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 69
SRS driver
airbag
P. 111
Head restraints P. 65
Bottle holders P. 428
SRS side airbags P. 111
Floor mats P. 454
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 111
Rear seats P. 51Front seats P. 48
Front console box P. 411
Cup holders P. 424
Auxiliary boxes
P. 429
Glove
boxes
P. 409
Horn P. 165