2019 TOYOTA SEQUOIA engine

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Operation of each component
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■The power back window can be oper ated from inside the vehicle when
● The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
● The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is
working, but the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.
If the power back window is not fully closed, the rear window w iper, washer,
and defogger will not work.
■ Operating the power back window from inside the vehicle after turning
the engine off
The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seco nds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” positi on. It cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window f rame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the power back window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a wi ndow cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power back window
switch.
● After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
back window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the foll owing proce-
dure.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi tion.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the w indow has
closed.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the w indow has
opened completely.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi tion
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the
window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start aga in from the
beginning.
If the window re-opens slightly after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
Keep the back door and back window closed while driving. If the back door
or the back window is left open, the back door may hit nearby o bjects while
driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window
before driving.
■ Closing the power back window
● The driver is responsible for power back window opening and clo sing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the power back window. It is possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts caught in the power back window. Also,
when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch.
( P. 149)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being o perated.
● When using the key and operating the power back window, operate the
power back window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility
of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the p ower back
window. Also, do not let a child operate power back window by the key. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power
back window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They c annot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the su nshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Operation of each component
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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “SLIDE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 seconds pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and h old the
“SLIDE” or “TILT” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and st op. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. ( P. 1 0 4 )
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● When using the key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, d o not let a
child operate moon roof by the key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 171
Vehicle load limits ............. 177
Trailer towing..................... 178
Dinghy towing ................... 197
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 198
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Automatic High Beam ....... 212
Fog light switch ................. 217
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 219
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 222 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 225
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 228
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 234
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 248
Dynamic radar cruise control .................. 256
Intuitive parking assist....... 270
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 276
• BSM function ................ 281
• RCTA function .............. 284
Electronically modulated air suspension ................. 289
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ....... 294
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 295
AUTO LSD system............ 300
Driving assist systems ...... 302
4-6. Driving tips Off-road precautions ......... 309
Winter driving tips ............. 314

1604-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
P. 1 9 8
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 0 1 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 0 7 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 201)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 207), and shift the shift lever to P
(  P. 201).
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1614-1. Before driving
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■When starting off on an uphill
Hill-start assist control is activated. (
P. 302)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may b e a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the st eering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while S mode is selected
■ Restraining the engine out put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine o utput may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warnin g mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may b ecome able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRAC ( P. 303)
• Turn on the AUTO LSD system. ( P. 300)
• 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” position. ( P. 295)
• 4WD models: Lock the center differential. ( P. 296)