Toyota 2012 Sequoia Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

When driving

Driving, stopping, and safe-driving information.

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors

Wireless remote control ....... 33

Side doors............................ 37

Back door............................. 42

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel)

Front seats........................... 50

Rear seats............................ 54

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ..................... 65

Head restraints..................... 68

Seat belts............................. 72

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type).................. 82

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)...... 83

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror.......................... 84

Outside rear view mirrors..... 87

Roof luggage carrier............. 91

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 93

Power back window ............. 96

Moon roof............................. 99

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap... 102

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 107

Alarm.................................. 109

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 112

SRS airbags ....................... 114

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 127

Child restraint systems ....... 132

Installing child restraints ..... 136

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 150

Engine (ignition) switch....... 159

Automatic transmission ...... 162

Turn signal lever................. 166

Parking brake ..................... 167

Horn.................................... 168

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 169

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 174

Multi-information display..... 179

Accessory meter................. 185

Before driving

When driving

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 188

Fog light switch................... 194

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 196

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 200

Headlight cleaner switch..... 202

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 203

Dynamic laser cruise

control............................... 207

Intuitive parking assist......... 220

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 227

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236

Electronically modulated

air suspension................... 241

AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System)......... 246

Four-wheel drive system..... 247

AUTO LSD system.............. 252

Driving assist systems ........ 254

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 261

Cargo and luggage ............. 266

Vehicle load limits............... 270

Winter driving tips ............... 272

Trailer towing ...................... 276

Dinghy towing ..................... 296

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Front air conditioning

system.............................. 300

Rear air conditioning

system.............................. 308

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 312

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 314

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 315

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system...................... 317

Using the radio................... 321

Using the CD player........... 329

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 338

Operating an iPod .............. 346

Operating a USB

memory............................ 352

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 359

Using the AUX port............. 363

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 365

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio

system

Bluetooth

audio system.... 368

Using the Bluetooth

audio system.................... 371

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 376

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 378

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 383

3-4. Using the rear audio/video

system

Rear seat entertainment

system.............................. 384

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 392

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 401

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 404

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs)...................... 406

Using the video mode ........ 409

Changing the Setup Menu

settings............................. 411

3-5. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 419

Using the hands-free

phone system................... 423

Making a phone call........... 432

Setting a cellular phone...... 436

Security and system

setup ................................ 440

Using the phone book........ 443

3-6. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 449

• Personal/interior light

main switch....................... 450

• Personal/interior lights...... 451

• Interior light....................... 452

3-7. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 453

• Glove boxes ..................... 454

• Coin holder....................... 455

• Front console box............. 456

• Card holder....................... 458

• Map holder ....................... 459

• Pen holder........................ 461

• Tissue pocket ................... 462

• Rear console box ............. 463

• Overhead console ............ 466

• Cup holders...................... 468

• Bottle holders ................... 472

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 473

3-8. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 475

Vanity mirrors ..................... 476

Clock................................... 477

Outside temperature

display .............................. 478

Portable ashtray ................. 480

Cigarette lighter.................. 481

Conversation mirror............ 482

Power outlets...................... 483

Seat heaters....................... 489

Seat heaters and

ventilators......................... 492

Armrests............................. 494

Rear side sunshades.......... 495

Seatback table.................... 497

Floor mat ............................ 498

Luggage compartment

features............................. 500

Garage door opener............ 505

Compass............................. 511

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 518

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 520

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 523

General maintenance.......... 525

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 528

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 529

Hood ................................... 533

Engine compartment........... 534

Tires.................................... 549

Tire inflation pressure ......... 556

Wheels................................ 560

Air conditioning filter............ 563

Wireless remote control

battery............................... 566

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 568

Light bulbs........................... 580

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 594

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 595

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 601

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 602

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 603

If a warning message is

displayed (vehicles

with multi-information

display)............................. 613

If you have a flat tire........... 619

If the engine will not start.... 630

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P.............. 632

If you lose your keys........... 633

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 634

If your vehicle overheats .... 637

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 640

If your vehicle has

to be stopped

in an emergency............... 641

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 644

Fuel information ................. 656

Tire information.................. 661

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 672

Items to initialize................. 676

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 678

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 679

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 682

Abbreviation list........................ 694

Alphabetical index.................... 696

What to do if.............................. 705

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Headlights (high beam)

P. 188

Pictorial index

Exterior

Hood

P. 533

Windshield wipers

P. 196

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 87

Front turn signal/parking

lights and daytime running

lights



P. 166, 188, 192

Moon roof

P. 99

Fog lights

P. 194

Headlights (low beam)

P. 188

Front side marker lights

P. 188

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 549

P. 619

P. 556

P. 661

Fuel filler door

P. 102

Rear turn signal

lights

P. 166

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights



P. 188

Side doors

P. 37

: If equipped

Back door

P. 42

License plate

lights

P. 188

Tail lights

P. 188

Rear window defogger

P. 312

Rear window

wiper

P. 200

Roof luggage

carrier



P. 91

Back window

P. 96

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 72

SRS driver

airbag

P. 114

Head restraints

P. 68

Bottle holders

P. 472

SRS side airbags

P. 114

Floor mats

P. 498

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 114

Rear seats

P. 54

Front seats

P. 50

Front console box

P. 456

Seatback table

P. 52, 497

Cup holders

P. 468

Auxiliary boxes

P. 473

Glove

boxes

P. 454

Horn

P. 168

Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

P. 84

Sun visors

P. 475

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 114

Vanity mirrors

P. 476

Interior light

P. 452

Type A

Personal/interior lights

P. 451

Rear seat entertainment

system

P. 384

Personal/interior

lights

P. 451

Personal/interior

lights

P. 451

Moon roof switches

P. 99

: If equipped

Overhead console

P. 466

Conversation mirror

P. 482

Compass

P. 511

Garage door

opener

switches



P. 505

Rear side sunshades

P. 495

Rear view

monitor system

P. 227

Type B

Pictorial index

Interior

Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

P. 84

Sun visors

P. 475

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 114

Vanity mirrors

P. 476

Interior light

P. 452

Personal/interior lights

P. 451

Rear seat entertainment

system

P. 384

Personal/interior

lights

P. 451

Personal/interior

lights

P. 451

Overhead console

P. 466

Conversation mirror

P. 482

Compass

P. 511

Garage door

opener

switches



P. 505

Rear side sunshades

P. 495

Rear view

monitor system

P. 227

Door lock switch

P. 37

Power window

switches

P. 93

Window lock

switch

P. 93

Inside door lock

button

P. 38

: If equipped

Driving position memory

switches



P. 65

Auxiliary box

P. 473

Ashtray

P. 480

Map holder

P. 459

Cup holders

P. 468

Shift lever

P. 162

Shift lock override

button

P. 632

Pictorial index

Interior

Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system

Rear air conditioning

system

P. 308

Power outlet

P. 483

Cup holders

P. 468

Pictorial index

Interior

Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system

Rear air conditioning

system

P. 308

Power outlet

P. 483

Cup holders

P. 468

A/V input port

P. 409

Headphone jacks

P. 387

Vehicles with rear console box

Cup holders

P. 468

Auxiliary box

P. 473

Seat heater switches

P. 490

Rear console box

P. 463

Cup holders

P. 468

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 188

P. 166

P. 194

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 196

Parking brake pedal

P. 167

Gauges and meters

P. 169

Hood lock release

lever

P. 533

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 550

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 200

SRS knee air-

bags

P. 114

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

Seat heater switches

Seat heater and ventilator

switches



P. 489

P. 492

Air conditioning

system

P. 300

Power outlet

P. 483

Audio system

Navigation system

P. 317

Rear window defogger switch/

Rear window defogger and outside rear

view mirror defogger switch



Windshield wiper de-icer



P. 312

P. 314

Security indicator

P. 107, 109

Accessory meter

P. 185

Cigarette lighter

P. 481

AUX port

AUX port/USB port



P. 363

P. 346, 352, 363

: If equipped

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Emergency flasher switch

P. 594

TOW/HAUL switch

P. 164

Height control

switches

P. 241

AVS switch

P. 246

Center differential

lock switch

P. 248

Accessory meter

control switches



Multi-information display

control switches

P. 185

P. 179

Intuitive parking assist

switch



P. 220

Front wheel drive control

switch

Coin holder*

P. 247

P. 455

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