2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA automatic transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 248)
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 160)

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When driving
TOW/HAUL switch (with towing package)
Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 160)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P. 200, 204)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 587
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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■Downshifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
cause damage.
To avoid the damaging the automatic transmission, the system may tempo-
rarily lock the gear in 1st.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and returns the automatic transmission to the normal operation.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Multi-informat
ion display
P. 176
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Odometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches
between odometer and trip meter dis-
plays.
Vehicles with multi-information display
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*
: Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*
: Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if equipped)
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.