Page 2
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Sequoia. A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Sequoia operations.
Spare tire & tools Star Safety System 34-35 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Page 4
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls (if equipped) Steering wheel audio controls Voice command button Telephone controls Cruise control Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance switch Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Gauges and meters Wiper and washer controls Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset Power back window switch VSC OFF switch...
Page 5
Details on the center panel area on next page Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag OFF switch REVERSE TILT (side mirrors) switch Headlight cleaner Power back door button Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch Power rearview mirror controls If equipped For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”...
Page 6
OVERVIEW Center panel area Accessory meter Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Multimedia system Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror defogger /Back window defogger/Windshield wiper de-icer button 12V DC power outlet Seat heater and ventilator controls Cigarette lighter AUX audio jack/USB port Height control switch AVS switch TOW/HAUL button...
Instrument cluster With Multi-Information Display Without Multi-Information Display Tachometer Speedometer Service indicator and reminder Fuel gauge Voltmeter Engine oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button Multi-Information Display Odometer and two trip meters Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Automatic Transmission shift range display Automatic Transmission fluid temperature gauge* * If equipped...
Page 8
OVERVIEW Indicator symbols For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2016 Owner’s Manual. Brake system warning* Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning* AIR BAG ON indicator AIR BAG OFF indicator*...
Page 9
Traction Control OFF indicator* Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside rearview mirror indicators Fuel tank door position 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.
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation With power back door Without power back door Push Unlocking operation With power back door Without power back door Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.
Fuel tank door release and cap Turn to open Pull Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control...
OVERVIEW Hood release Pull Pull up latch and raise hood Engine maintenance 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 &...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission Park* Reverse Neutral Drive “S” mode “S” “D” * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. “S” (Sequential) mode 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Four-wheel drive (if equipped) Four-wheel drive control switch Turn Turn Push and turn 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”...
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)(if equipped) System ON/OFF 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’...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seat adjustments-Rear Second row Separate seat Bench seat Third row Manual seat Power seat Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seatback angle/lock release and slide Seatback folding/returning Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seat height Seat cushion angle Lumbar support Position, cushion angle and height Leg support (if equipped) Seats-Folding second row seats Separated seat Bench seat Pull Pull (1) Lower the head restraints. (2) Stow the seat belt buckles.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Folding third row seats Insert Insert (5) Manual seat only From rear door side From back door side Manual seat Manual seat Pull Power seat Power seat (1) Release the center seat belt tab. (2) Stow the center seat belt tab. (3) Lower the head restraint.
Page 19
Lights & turn signals Headlights Type A Type B Auto Auto Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Type C Type D Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto Auto DRL OFF DRL OFF High beam flasher Low beam High beam -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the front turn signal lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Front Type A Type B Single wipe Single wipe Adjust frequency* Adjust frequency* Interval wipe Interval wipe Slow Slow Fast Fast Pull to wash and wipe * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. Rear Type A Type B...
Window-Back Operating from inside Open Close Automatic operation Push the switch completely in or pull it completely out and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction. Operating from outside Open Close Door-Power back (if equipped) Instrument panel...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Tilt Open Close Close Push to open/close. To stop partway, press the switch lightly. Driving position memory (driver’s seat) (if equipped) Manual To save To recall Push Push Adjust driver’s seat, steering wheel, and Press “1”...
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Manual Angle Length Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever. Power Away from Toward the the driver driver Down Control switch Toggle the control switch to set angle and length. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 24
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front Air Conditioning Control panel Display Fan speed Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Air Conditioning ON/OFF Temperature selector (driver side) Windshield defogger (outside air only) Airflow vent In “...
Rear Air Conditioning Automatic climate control ON Display Airflow vent Fan speed Temperature selector Climate control OFF Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped) Front seats With ventilators Heater only Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat Ventilator Ventilator Turn Turn Heater Heater...
Page 26
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Touch screen display Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App Suite Eject CD Turn to tune radio stations Push to turn manually or ON/OFF select tracks Push to or files display audio screen Seek station/ CD track select ®...
Steering wheel switches (if equipped) Volume control > “ ” “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute or pause the current operation.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Garage door opener (HomeLink ® (if equipped) ® Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.” Fixed speed mode (1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward and hold.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-Information Display (if equipped) Push “INFO” to change information in the following: (1) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter (2) Average gas mileage (3) Current gas mileage (4) Miles left on remaining fuel (5) Running time from engine start (6) Average vehicle speed Push “SETUP”...
Accessory meter *if equipped Change information(Multi- Outside temperature/Cruise information display (if equipped) information)* Clock “SELECT RESET” button* Hour set “SETUP” button to customize unit* Minute set Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system before attempting to use it. Telephone controls (Bluetooth ®...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped) Inside of the center console box Instrument panel Luggage compartment Back of the center console box Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used. Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped) Key must be in the “ON” position to be used.
Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Front audio system DVD player DVD screen Remote control A/V input port 120V AC power outlet Headphone volume controls and headphone jacks For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.” Cup holders Front Front console Back of the front console Rear...
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Squeeze lock release to lower Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Unlock Lock Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Spare tire & tools Spare tire, jack and tool location Jack and tool Spare tire Removing the spare tire...
Page 36
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Floor mat installation There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: •...
Page 39
BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING ® SECTION 37 37...
Page 40
Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Android mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
Page 41
Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 Select ADD, to add your On your Toyota Vehicle Select BLUETOOTH Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen.
Page 42
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
Page 43
Pairing for iPhone Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
Page 44
Your smartphone is now Once paired, Entune will you can now select your paired with Entune. attempt to connect audio and TOYOTA VEHICLE in contacts on your phone. Bluetooth Settings. You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
Page 45
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
Page 46
Pairing for Windows Phone and Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Windows Phone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
Page 47
Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 Select ADD, to add your On your Toyota Vehicle Select BLUETOOTH Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device Select SETUP BUTTON on the Home Screen.
Page 48
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 2016 SEQUOIA and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers