2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA transmission

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 148
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 158
Automatic transmission ....... 161
Turn signal lever ................. 165
Parking brake ...................... 166
Horn .................................... 167
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 168
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 173
Multi-information display ..... 178
Accessory meter ................. 184
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 187
Fog light switch ................... 193
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 195
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 202
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 206
Intuitive parking assist......... 220
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 227
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 233 AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) ........ 238
Four-wheel drive system .... 239
AUTO LSD system ............. 244
Driving assist systems ........ 246
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions........... 254
Cargo and luggage ............. 259
Vehicle load limits............... 264
Winter driving tips ............... 266
Trailer towing ...................... 270
Dinghy towing ..................... 290
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 294
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 303
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 307
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 309
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 310
USB port/AUX port ............. 311
Using the AUX port............. 312
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 313
• Personal/interior light main switch ............................... 314
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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 148
Engine (ignition) switch .... 158
Automatic transmission .... 161
Turn signal lever .............. 165
Parking brake ................... 166
Horn ................................. 167
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 168
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 173
Multi-information display............................ 178
Accessory meter .............. 184
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 187
Fog light switch ................ 193
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 195
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 201 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 202
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 206
Intuitive parking assist...... 220
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 227
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 233
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 238
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 239
AUTO LSD system........... 244
Driving assist systems ..... 246
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 254
Cargo and luggage .......... 259
Vehicle load limits ............ 264
Winter driving tips ............ 266
Trailer towing ................... 270
Dinghy towing .................. 290

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When driving
CAUTION
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When driving the vehicle
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door and power back window are closed. Large
amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an
accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 509
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 161)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.

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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. 239)
● 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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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. 162)

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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. 162)
■ 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. 202, 206)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 499
■ 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. 178
Automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge
Displays the automatic transmission fluid temperature.