2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Quick Reference Guide

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual .
Anti-lock Brake System warning*
Slip indicator*
High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator *
Height control indicator*
Height control/MANUAL indicator*
* If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning*
Traction Control OFF indicator*
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside rearview mirror indicators
Fuel tank door position
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power back door operation (if equipped)
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
Panic button
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
Light control-Instrument panel
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Pull
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEWFEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed t\
o shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is
reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without a load is
recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed t\
o shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
TOW/HAUL switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is
reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without a load is
recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
Turn to “2WD” from “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” from “2WD” with speed below 62 mph.
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4H” from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
WD
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“2WD” position.
Push
and turn
Turn
Turn
Push
Four-wheel drive control switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
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Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
High speed (2WD)
Turn to “2WD” from “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” from “2WD” with speed below 62 mph.
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4H” from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L”\
from “4H.”
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“2WD” position.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Third row (center)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Second row
Lock release button
Middle head restraint in
8-passenger models only.
Third row (outside)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle/lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Second row
Third row
(1) Lower the head restraints.
(2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(3) Fold down the seatback.
(4) Fold out the board (if equipped) from the seatback.
(1)
(3)
Seats-Folding second row seats
(4)
Separate seat Bench seat
Manual seat Power seat
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat height
Seat cushion angle
Lumbar support
Position, cushion angle and height
Leg support (if equipped)
Manual seat
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