2021 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual (in English)

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Parking brake indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning
1
Power steering warning1
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Slip indicator1,3
Turn signal indicator
Security indicator
TOW/HAUL indicatorTRAC OFF (Traction Control OFF)
indicator
1
Low fuel level warning Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
[green/yellow
3 indicator]
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator
1
Low outside temperature indicator
Low tire pressure warning
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.

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OVERVIEWKeyless entry
Push
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push and hold
UNLOCKING OPERATION
POWER BACK DOOR OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER BACK LOCK/UNLOCK
LOCKING OPERATION
Push
ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Carry Smart Key remote
Driver door unlock*
Grasp
Carry Smart Key remote
Carry Smart Key remote
All-door lock
Touch
Lock
Unlock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program\
the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
PANIC BUTTON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
START FUNCTION
Smart Key system
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened enough, the Check Engine indicator “
” may illuminate.
Fuel tank door release & cap
Turn to openStoreClose
Pull
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hoodPull

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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
Short press: 1 step change
Long press: continues change Change brightness level
Washer fluid tank Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Instrument panel light control

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSAutomatic transmission
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Par\
k.
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 do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 \
km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the vehicle is turned off within 10 seconds of openin\
g the driver’s door.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL SWITCH
CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH
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 push and turn to “4H”\
from “4L.”
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then turn to “4L” from “\
4H.”
WD
4H
4L 2WD
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, k\
eep in
“2WD” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Lock the center differential if the 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 at\
tempting to
use it.
Push

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
MANUAL
POWER
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Power easy access system (if equipped): The steering wheel moves in
accordance with power switch mode and the driver’s seat belt conditio\
n.
UpControl switch
Away from
the driver
Length
Toward
the driver
Down Angle
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Steering lock release
A message will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the power button while turning\
the steering
wheel left and right.
Turn