2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA warning

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make su
re to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Toyota dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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15 ECU-IG No.1 7.5 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, multiplex com-
munication system, intuitive
parking assist system, power front
driver’s seat, power tilt and power
telescopic, shift lock, tire pressure
warning system, accessory meter,
trailer towing, power outlet, electric
moon roof, power back door, head
light cleaner, Blind Spot Monitor
system, BSM main switch
16 AIR SUS IG 20 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
17 LH-IG 7.5 A Back-up lights, charging system,
gauge and meters, turn signal
lights, air conditioning system, seat
heaters, rear window defogger
18 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive control system
19 RR SEAT-HTR
LH 10 A Seat heaters
20 WSH 20 A Window washer
21 WIPER 30 A Wiper and washer
22 ECU-IG No.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system,
power steering, gateway ECU
23 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, trailer lights (tail lights),
parking lights
24 A/C IG 10 A Air conditioning system
25 SEAT-HTR 20 A Seat heater or Heated and venti-
lated seats
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 460
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 461
If you think something is wrong ............................. 467
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 468 5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 469
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 480
If you have a flat tire......... 486
If the engine will not start ................................ 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 499
If you lose your keys ........ 500
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 501
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 509

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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)
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• 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.

470 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• The emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control
power steering system.

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When trouble arises
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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 light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or
back door is not fully
closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.
Fasten the seat belt.

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*4
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing lightWhen the light comes on:
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. 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.
When the light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in
the automatic transmis-
sion system. Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pres-
sure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 475)
• Flat tire ( P. 486) Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure to the
specified level.
The light will turn off
after a few minutes.
In case the light does
not turn off even if
the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted,
have the system
checked by your Toy-
ota dealer.
When the light comes
on after blinking for 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning sys-
tem ( P. 476) Have the system
checked by your Toy-
ota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Low fuel level warning
light
Low level of fuel. Refuel the vehicle.
*4Low washer fluid warn-
ing light
Low level of washer fluid. Fill the tank.
*4
(U.S.A.)Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
*6
Illuminates for about 3
seconds and then flashes
for about 15 seconds
approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
reminder light has been
reset. If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on and remains
on if the distance driven
exceeds 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the
reminder light has been
reset.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
reminder light has been
reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the
reminder light after the
maintenance is per-
formed. (P. 389)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure