2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA brake fluid

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

482 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too highA buzzer also sounds. Immediately 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

520 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
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 447
Wattage ................................ 522
Back door Back door ............................... 40
Back window .......................... 93
Wireless remote control.......... 31
Battery
Checking .............................. 410
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 501
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 266
Blind Spot Monitor .................. 227
Bluetooth
® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holder ............................ 337
Brake assist ............................. 246
Brakes Fluid...................................... 407
Parking brake ....................... 166
Break-in tips ............................ 149
BSM .......................................... 227
Card holder .............................. 323
Care Exterior ................................. 382
Interior .................................. 385
Seat belts ............................. 386
Cargo capacity ........................ 259
Cargo hooks ............................ 366
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 266
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 129
Booster seats, installation .... 140
Convertible seats, definition............................. 129
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 139 Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 124
Infant seats, definition ...........129
Infant seats, installation.........138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ................................135
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................138
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................141
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................119
Battery precautions .......411, 503
Child restraint system............129
Child-protectors .......................37
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................75
Installing child restraints ........133
Moon roof precautions ............99
Power window lock switch.......90
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery precautions .........................434
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........356
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................346
Cleaning Exterior ..................................382
Interior ...................................385
Seat belts ..............................386
Climate control seat.................357
Clock ........................................ 342
Coin holder ...............................319
Compass ...................................376
Condenser ................................407
Console box .....................320, 328
Conversation mirror ................347
B
C
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 400
Engine switch ....................... 158
Hood ..................................... 399
How to start the
engine ................................ 158
Identification number ............ 514
If the engine will not start...... 497
Ignition switch ...................... 158
Overheating .......................... 504
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 517
Checking .............................. 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 266
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 168
Engine immobilizer system .... 105
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 516
Checking .............................. 401
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 266
Engine switch .......................... 158
Event data recorder .................. 25 FFV ....................................100, 523
Flex-fuel ............................100, 523
Flexible fuel vehicle .........100, 523
Floor mat...................................363
Fluid
Brake .....................................407
Washer ..................................413
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............447
Switch....................................193
Wattage .................................522
Four-wheel drive system .........239
Front air conditioning system ....................................294
Front passenger occupant classification system ............124
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................471
Front seats Adjustment ..............................48
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............447
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................522
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............447
Wattage .................................522
Fuel Capacity ................................515
Fuel gauge ............................168
Fuel pump shut off system ....468
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................523
Refueling ...............................100
Type ......................................515
Fuel filler door ..........................100
Fuel pump shut off system .....468
Fuses.........................................435F
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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What to do if...
■
Warning lights
P. 473
or
P. 469 P. 470
P. 469 P. 474
P. 470
or
P. 470 P. 472
P. 471
or
P. 4 7 0P. 473
P. 4 7 3P. 471
P. 4 7 0P. 471
P. 4 7 2
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. 480If a warning message is displayed