2015 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.

570 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

608 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
Battery
Checking .............................. 499
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 589
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 275
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 236
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 377
Bluetooth® phone ................... 378
Bottle holder ............................ 428
Brake assist ............................. 255
Brakes Fluid...................................... 496
Parking brake ....................... 164
Break-in tips ............................ 147
BSM .......................................... 236
Card holder .............................. 414
Care Exterior ................................. 472
Interior .................................. 474
Seat belts ............................. 475
Cargo capacity ........................ 268
Cargo hooks ............................ 457
CD player ................................. 336
Chains ...................................... 275
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 128
Booster seats, installation .... 139
Convertible seats, definition............................. 128
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 123
Infant seats, definition .......... 128
Infant seats, installation ........ 137
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 134
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 137 Installing CRS with top
tether straps ........................140
Child safety Airbag precautions ................118
Battery precautions .......500, 591
Child restraint system............128
Child-protectors .......................37
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................75
Installing child restraints ........132
Moon roof precautions ............99
Power window lock switch.......90
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery precautions .........................522
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........447
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................437
Cleaning Exterior ..................................472
Interior ...................................474
Seat belts ..............................475
Climate control seat.................448
Clock ........................................ 433
Coin holder ...............................410
Compass ...................................467
Condenser ................................496
Console box .....................411, 419
Conversation mirror ................438
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............592
CRS ...........................................128
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 605
Checking .............................. 494
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 166
Engine immobilizer system .... 104
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 604
Checking .............................. 490
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 156
Event data recorder .................. 25
FFV ................................... 100, 611
Flex-fuel ........................... 100, 611
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 100, 611
Floor mat .................................. 454
Fluid Brake .................................... 496
Washer ................................. 502
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 610
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning
system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 123
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 559
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 48
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 535
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 610 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Wattage .................................610
Fuel Capacity ................................603
Fuel gauge ............................166
Fuel pump shut off system ....556
Gas station information .........664
Information ............................611
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................603
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....556
Fuses.........................................523
Garage door opener.................461
Gas station information...........664
Gauges ......................................166
Glove box..................................409
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................378
Hazard lights Switch....................................548
Head restraints Adjusting ................................65
Headlight cleaner .....................199
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............535
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................610
Heaters Seat heaters ..................445, 448
Side mirror.............................315
Height control Electronically modulated air
suspension..........................242
Hood ..........................................488
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 561
or
P. 557 P. 558
P. 557 P. 562
P. 558
or
P. 558 P. 560
P. 559
or
P. 5 5 8P. 561
P. 5 6 1P. 559
P. 5 5 8P. 559
P. 5 6 0
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. 568If a warning message is displayed