Page 1 When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number: U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331...
Page 2 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause...
Page 3 Important information about your Toyota New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso- D New vehicle warranty...
Page 4 The SRS airbag and front seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the ve- The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re- hicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip- as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire.
Page 5 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) On−pavement and off−road driving tips This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car be- cause it is designed for off−road use also.
Page 6 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 7 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
Page 8 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Multi−information display 5. Personal lights 6. Garage door opener box or auxiliary 7. Electric moon roof switches 8. Side defroster outlet 9. Glove box 10.
Page 9 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 22. Hood lock release lever 23. Parking brake pedal 24. Window lock switch 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 10 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1. Power back window switch 2. Power outlet main switch 3. Headlight and turn signal switch, and front fog light switch 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Automatic transmission selector lever 6. Emergency flasher switch 7. Car audio 8.
Page 11 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 20. Audio remote control switches 21. Tilt steering lock release lever 22. Instrument panel light control knob 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 12 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Instrument cluster overview 1. Oil pressure gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Volt meter 8. Odometer and two trip meters indicator lights 6. Fuel gauge 9. Engine coolant temperature gauge 3.
Page 13 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 Brake system warning light Vehicle skid control system/traction control system (two−wheel drive models) or active traction control system (four−wheel drive ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light models) warning light ∗...
Page 14 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) ∗ 1 : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 134 in Section 1−5. Turn signal indicator lights ∗ 2 : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 159 in Section 1−6. Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive−off indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobiliser system .
Page 16: Keys
When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work ponder chip, observe the following in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will precautions: need it to make you a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
Page 17 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
Page 18: Engine Immobiliser System
Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on except sponds to the registered ID code for number.
Page 19 MADE IN JAPAN Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: For your Toyota dealer to make you a This device complies with Part 15 of the new key with built−in transponder chip, FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 20: Side Doors
This double key turning operation to un- lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera- tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal- When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously using a key,...
Page 21 The doors front side. will open and an accident may occur. To unlock: Push the switch down on the Toyota strongly recommends that all rear side. children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Page 22 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Automatic door locking and unlocking functions You can select the following modes of CAUTION the automatic locking and unlocking functions. The initial mode is mode 1. Before driving, be sure that the doors Mode 1—Automatic locking operation closed locked, especially...
Page 23 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SETTING FUNCTIONS 3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- To set the mode 4 (the automatic un- tion switch to the “ON” position, press locking operation linked to shift lever You can set the following functions by and hold the front of the driver’s side position): yourself.
Page 24 For ly and securely. details, contact your Toyota dealer. To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the When all the side doors and back door side doors and back door are locked si-...
Page 25 If this procedure is not followed exactly, disabled. For details, contact your Toyota the beep will not operate as expected. dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 26 Do not leave the transmitter on places If you lose your transmitter, contact your where the temperature becomes high Toyota dealer as soon as possible to such as on the dashboard. avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- “PANIC” SWITCH Do not disassemble it.
Page 27 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) For vehicles sold in U.S.A. NOTICE: Reorient or relocate the receiving an- This equipment has been tested and tenna. This device complies with Part 15 of the found to comply with the limits for a FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Increase the separation between the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part following two conditions:...
Page 28 1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the ponents. transmitter case. z Replace only with same equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. Replace the battery by following these procedures: 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 29 Close the transmitter case securely. After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. 2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- 3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi- tery.
Page 30: Power Windows
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Power windows OPERATING FROM INSIDE Window lock switch The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off.
Page 31 If the window receives a strong impact, release the key. this function may work even if nothing is caught. This feature can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally.
Page 32 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you Window must do the following. lock switch Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. must also make sure heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside...
Page 33: Power Back Window
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Power back window You can also open the back window when Never leave small children alone in the back window wiper is working. At that the vehicle, especially with the igni- time, the wiper stops working until the tion key still inserted.
Page 34 This door key linked function can be be operated. erased. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. You can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At the time, the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.
Page 35: Back Door
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Back door CAUTION Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- To avoid serious personal injury, you tion key still inserted. They could must do the following. use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window.
Page 36 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Driver’s side Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. NOTICE To prevent damage to the back door dampers, do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter When closing the back door, use the...
Page 37: Hood
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Hood LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch down on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. Operating the power door lock switch si- multaneously locks or unlocks the back door.
Page 38: Theft Deterrent System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
Page 39: Fuel Tank Cap
If the system does not work properly, Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” have it checked by your Toyota dealer. to “ON” position. Unlock any of the side doors or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.
Page 40 The indicator lamp goes off after driving neck if the cap is suddenly re- several times. If the indicator lamp does moved. not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 41: Electric Moon Roof
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Electric moon roof OPERATING FROM INSIDE The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To operate the moon roof, use the switches between the personal lights. To close: Push the switch on the “ ” (front) side.
Page 42 If operation. For details, contact your Toyota someone’s neck, head or hands get dealer. caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury.
Page 43 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can be involved in serious accidents.
Page 44 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 45 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .
Page 46: Seats
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Front seats— —Front seat precautions Seats (on vehicles with SRS front airbags) While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250...
Page 47 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Front seat precautions (on vehicles with SRS side airbags) —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in Adjustments should not be made the driver and front passenger seats. while the vehicle is moving, as the The SRS front passenger airbag also Observe the following precautions.
Page 48 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER While adjusting the seat, do not put Hold the center of the lever and pull it your hands under the seat or near up. Then slide the seat to the desired the moving parts.
Page 49 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION CAUTION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired To reduce the risk of sliding under direction. the lap belt during a collision, avoid Releasing the switch will stop the seat at reclining the seatback any more than that position.
Page 50: Rear Seats
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions CAUTION CAUTION Do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, in the To reduce the risk of sliding under Adjustment should not be made luggage compartment while driving. the lap belt during a collision, avoid while the vehicle is moving.
Page 51 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Adjusting second seat SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER When returning seats to their origi- Lean forward and pull the lever up. nal position, observe the following Then lean back to the desired angle precautions in order to prevent per- and release the lever.
Page 52 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Moving second seat for third seat entry For easy access to the third seats, do CAUTION this. Right side— After returning the seat, make sure Fold down the seatback while pulling the the seat is securely locked by push- seatback angle adjust lever and lift up the ing forward and rearward on the top seat.
Page 53 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Folding up second seats Right side only— When returning the folded−up second seat to its original position: Once seat moved from folded−up position to the folded−down position, it cannot be directly returned to the folded−up position again. (It is impossible to operate the seat in the order 1→2→1.) When you return the folded−down seat (position 2) to its...
Page 54 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) FOLDING UP SECOND SEATS Vehicles without third seats—Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage Right side— compartment. See “Luggage stowage pre- 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- cautions” on page 292 in Section 2 for est position.
Page 55 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre- cautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. Make sure the seat...
Page 56 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Adjusting third seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER When a person sits in the third seat From front center position, align both seatbacks at From front— the same angle. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up.
Page 57 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Folding up third seats BEFORE FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes 3. To stow the center seat belt, pull it through the hanger when folding the slightly out of its cover. It will auto- 1.
Page 58 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS CAUTION 1. Move the seat to the rear−most posi- tion. Lower the head restraint to the When folding up the third seats, do From front lowest position. Unlock the seatback fold down or up the second and fold it down.
Page 59 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Make sure people or luggage are clear from the seat. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged, if the seat hits them. When folding up the seat, be care- ful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
Page 60 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Removing third seats CAUTION When folding up the third seats, fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
Page 61 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Move the seat to the rear−most posi- tion. Lower the head restraint to the From front lowest position. Unlock the seatback and fold it down. CAUTION Make sure people or luggage are clear from the seat. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it.
Page 62 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION When removing or reinstalling the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: Do not fold or remove the seat while the vehicle is moving. Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.
Page 63: Head Restraints
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Head restraints When reinstalling the seat, make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will pre- vent the seat belt from operating properly.
Page 64: Armrests
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Armrests CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closet to the top of your ears. After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. Do not drive with the head re- straints removed.
Page 65: Seat Heaters
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Seat heaters To use the armrest, do this. CAUTION Front—Pull the armrest down as shown in the illustration. Occupants must use caution when op- Second—Pull the armrest out as shown in erating the seat heater because it the illustration.
Page 66: Seat Belts
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or NOTICE passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
Page 67 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Front and rear seat belts CAUTION Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap Persons should ride in their seats solution or lukewarm water. Never properly wearing their seat belts use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- whenever vehicle moving.
Page 68 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 69 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Take up Both high−positioned lap belts and slack loose−fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under Too high the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
Page 70 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly located and securely latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision. CENTER SEAT BELT OF THE THIRD Two buckles and tabs for rear center SEATS seat belt...
Page 71 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Stowing seat belt buckles of the second and third seats Second To release the concave end tab, insert the CAUTION key into the hole on buckle 1 (with light gray buckle−release button) and allow the Do not use the center seat belt of the belt to retract.
Page 72 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Stowing the center seat belt of the third seats The seat belt buckles of the second NOTICE and third seats can be stowed when not in use. Stow the center seat belt of the third seats except when you are wearing it. Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seat back.
Page 73 Failure to follow these instructions Please contact your local Toyota dealer so could reduce the effectiveness of the that the dealer can order the proper re- seat belt restraint system in case of quired length for the extender. Bring the...
Page 74 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat To connect the extender to the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt, insert the tab into the seat belt protect an adult occupant or your buckle so that the “PRESS”...
Page 75 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) INSTALLING THE COMFORT GUIDE 2. Pinch the two edges of the shoulder 3. Buckle, position and release the seat seat belt for the third seat center belt. (For wearing the seat belt, see 1. Pull the comfort guide out of the position with your fingers and slide “—Front and rear seat belts”...
Page 76 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Front seat belt pretensioners CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use. REMOVING STORING The driver and front passenger’s seat...
Page 77 4. Airbag sensor assembly ries. Consult your Toyota dealer blies, inflators, warning light, about any repairs and modifications. The front seat belt pretensioners are con- interconnecting wiring and power sources.
Page 78 Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies This front seat belt pretensioner system In the following cases, contact your Toyota z Modification of the suspension sys- has a service reminder indicator to inform dealer as soon as possible: the driver of operating problems.
Page 79: Srs Driver Airbag And Front Passenger Airbag
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS front airbags are inflated. CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or...
Page 80 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- Hitting a curb, Falling into or hicle exceeds the designed threshold Collision from the rear edge of pavement jumping over a...
Page 81 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) The airbag sensors constantly monitor the Deployment of the airbags happens in a forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an fraction of a second, so the airbags must impact results in a forward deceleration inflate with considerable force. While the beyond the designed threshold level, the system is designed to reduce serious inju- system triggers the airbag inflators.
Page 82 The front seat occupants can child restraint system. Toyota be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- inflating airbags if they do not wear fants and children be placed in the the available seat belts properly.
Page 83 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, because the impact could cause death or serious injury...
Page 84 Do not allow a child to stand up or Do not put objects or your pets on Consult your Toyota dealer about any to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or repairs and modifications.
Page 85 Contact your bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, The front of the vehicle (shaded in the Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser- winches or any other equipment to illustration) was involved in an accident vice the vehicle.
Page 86: Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags
Do not disconnect the battery cables help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS before contacting your Toyota dealer. side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or...
Page 87 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or se- rious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: Wear their seat belts properly. Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times.
Page 88 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. Collision from the rear In a severe side impact, the side and curtain shield airbag sensor triggers the side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflat- Collision from the front...
Page 89 Toyota tems. To ensure maximum protec- strongly recommends that all in- tion in an accident, the driver and fants and children be placed in the...
Page 90 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Do not allow a child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat, front pillar or roof side from which the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag deploy even if he/ she is seated in the child restraint system.
Page 91 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Do not allow a child to kneel on the Do not attach a cup holder or any Do not attach a microphone or any front passenger seat facing other device or object on or around other device or object around the front passenger’s side door, since the door.
Page 92 Contact your ly, resulting in death or serious in- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to jury. service the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions The light does not come on when the can result in death or serious injury.
Page 93: Child Restraint
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions In the following cases, contact your Toyota Toyota strongly urges the use of child dealer as soon as possible: restraint systems children small enough to use them. The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags have been inflated.
Page 94 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small Toyota strongly urges use of On vehicles with side airbags and child or baby must itself be properly proper child restraint system which curtain shield airbags, do not allow...
Page 95 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into CAUTION After installing the child restraint the following 3 types depending on the system, make sure it is secured in child’s age and size. Never install a rear−facing child re- place following the manufacturer’s (A) Infant seat straint system on the front seat.
Page 96 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Installation with seat belt (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only. (B) Convertible seat 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 97 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Same angle Same position Do not install a child restraint sys- When installing a child restraint CAUTION tem on the second (or third) seat if system the third seat center Never put a rear−facing child re- it interferes with the lock mecha- position, adjust both seat cushions nism of the front (or second) seats.
Page 98 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is use the child restraint system until...
Page 99 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle−release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- it will go to hold the infant seat secure- move freely again and be ready to...
Page 100 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Move seat fully back (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A forward−facing child restraint sys- CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward− should allowed facing or rear−facing position depend- Never install a rear−facing child re- installed on front passenger ing on the child’s age and size.
Page 101 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Same position On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow Same angle the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system.
Page 102 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is use the child restraint system until...
Page 103 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle−release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
Page 104 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION A forward−facing child restraint sys- should allowed installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front passenger air- bag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
Page 105 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Same position CAUTION Same angle Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
Page 106 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the child restraint system until the seat belt is fixed. 2. To remove the child restraint system, Follow the procedure below for a child press the buckle−release button and al- restraint system that requires the use low the belt to retract.
Page 107 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Anchor brackets Outside position Use one anchorage on the rear of second TO USE THE ANCHORAGES: seats and two anchorages on the floor as 1. Remove the head restraint. shown above to attach the top strap. Anchors are installed for each second seating position.
Page 108 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Using a top strap (for third seats) 2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt. Latch the hook onto the anchorages and tighten the top strap. For instructions to install the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 87 in this section.
Page 109 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Symbol mark Anchor brackets Use the anchorage on the rear of the TO USE THE ANCHORAGES: 2. Fix the child restraint system with seatback of each third seat to attach the the seat belt. 1. Remove the head restraint. top strap.
Page 110 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (for second seats) Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 CMVSS210.2 specifications installed in the center and left positions of the second seats. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back for center and left positions of sec- ond seats.
Page 111 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION Type A— Covers Covers 1. Turn up the covers for left lower anchorage on the center position of the seats and for anchorages on the left side position of the seats, and remove the cap for the right lower...
Page 112 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (for third seats) Type B— CAUTION 1. Turn up the covers for left lower anchorage on the center position of When using the lower anchorages the seats and for anchorages on the for the child restraint system, be left side of the position of the seat, sure that there are no irregular ob-...
Page 113 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION Type A— 1. Turn up the cover for lower anchor- ages of the right side position. Cover Cover 2.
Page 114: Tilt Steering Wheel
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Tilt steering wheel If your child restraint system has a top Do not put a child restraint system strap, it should be anchored. (For the on the rear seat if it interferes with installation of the top strap, see “—Using the lock mechanism of the front a top strap”...
Page 115: Outside Rear View Mirrors
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel Do not adjust the mirror while the while the vehicle is moving. Doing vehicle is moving. Doing so may so may cause the driver to mishan- cause the driver to mishandle the dle the vehicle and an accident may vehicle and an accident may occur...
Page 116 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Power rear view mirror control To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R” (right). 2. Control switch—To move mir- ror P ush the switch in the desired direction.
Page 117: Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Anti−glare inside rear view —Folding rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas- senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving. The rear view mirrors can be folded Adjust the mirror so that you can just backward parking...
Page 118: Auto Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror In “AUTO” mode, if the mirror detects light CAUTION from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to Do not adjust the mirror while the reduce the reflected light. vehicle is moving.
Page 119: Sun Visors
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Sun visors— To ensure correct functioning of an To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block the glare from the front when the anti−glare mirror sensor located on the main sun visor is swung to the lateral To block out glare from the front—Swing back side of the mirror, do not touch side (position 2), swing down the sub vi-...
Page 120 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. On some models, the vanity light comes on when you open the cover. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 121 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
Page 122: Headlights And Turn Signals
For details, contact your Position 2—Headlights Toyota dealer. above Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all NOTICE of the lights in position 1 To prevent the battery from being dis-...
Page 123 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Daytime running light system (all mod- els sold in Canada and some models sold in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position.
Page 124 The timing for the headlights turning off side marker and instrument panel lights can be changed. For details, contact your Position 2—Headlights Toyota dealer. above NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.
Page 125: Emergency Flashers
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Emergency flashers High−Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
Page 126: Instrument Panel Light Control
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Page 127: Personal Lights
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Center interior and personal Personal lights lights CENTER INTERIOR LIGHT To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the side doors is opened.
Page 128: Center Interior Light
For details, contact your However, in the following cases, the light Toyota dealer. goes out immediately: Cancelling the door key or wireless re- All the side doors are closed when the mote control transmitter linked opera- ignition key is in “ACC”...
Page 129: Luggage Compartment Light
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Luggage compartment light To prevent the battery being discharged, ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM the light will automatically turn off when When the switch is in “DOOR” position the key is removed and the door is left and any door is opened, the light will opened with the switch at “DOOR”...
Page 130: Ignition Switch Light
For details, contact your are unlocked using either the key or the Toyota dealer. wireless remote control transmitter simul- taneously, the ignition switch light will Cancelling the door key or wireless re- come on and remain on for about 15 sec- mote control transmitter linked opera- onds before fading out.
Page 131: Windshield Wipers And Washer
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Back window wiper and Windshield wipers and washer washer To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid”...
Page 132: Back Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers If the back window is not fully closed, the Make sure you turn the defoggers off back window wiper and washer will not when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the work.
Page 133 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) If the back window is opened while the defogger is working, the defogger will au- tomatically turn off. Even if the back win- dow is fully closed after that, the defogger will not automatically turn on. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 134 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 135 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
Page 136: Fuel Gauge
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant...
Page 137: Oil Pressure Gauge
If the oil pressure should stay below the normal range, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. Oil pressure may not build up when the oil level is too low.
Page 138: Voltmeter
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Voltmeter Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters The voltmeter tells whether the battery The tachometer indicates engine speed This meter displays the odometer and is charged discharged. Check in thousands of rpm (revolutions per two trip meters. while the engine is running—the needle minute).
Page 139 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is...
Page 140: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers
Fasten front passenger’s seat belt. Stop and check. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Fill up tank. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If the brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 141 If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Close all doors. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately. Shift front drive control lever out of “N”. Stop and check. Add washer fluid. Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
Page 142 Howev- Toyota dealer in the following cases: In this case, not only the anti−lock er, if a front passenger uses an additional The light does not come on even if the...
Page 143 Have your vehicle Empty fuel tank checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- possible. ately. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 144 Contact your vehicle will become extremely unsta- The light comes on when the ignition key Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ble during braking. is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti− service the vehicle.
Page 145 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) In the following cases, contact your Toyota If either of the following conditions occurs, (l) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- dealer: this indicates a malfunction somewhere in perature Warning Light the parts monitored by the warning light The warning light does not come on This light warns that the automatic trans- system.
Page 146 If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described 2. Open one of the side doors or back above, have it checked by your Toyota door. dealer as soon as possible. The open door warning light should come on.
Page 147 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ......Automatic transmission .
Page 148: Ignition Switch With Steering Lock
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Ignition switch with steering lock “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. You must push in the key to turn it from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. The selec- tor lever must be in the “P”...
Page 149: Automatic Transmission
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Overdrive switch brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
Page 150 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) When the cruise control is being used, Always turn the overdrive on for better even if you downshift the transmission by fuel economy and quieter driving. If the pushing releasing overdrive engine coolant temperature is low or when switch, engine braking will not be enabled the front drive control lever is in “L4”...
Page 151 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) (d) Using engine braking Shift into the “L” position. The trans- CAUTION mission will downshift to first gear To use engine braking, you can downshift when the vehicle speed drops down to the transmission as follows: Be careful when downshifting on a or lower than the following speed, and Push the overdrive switch.
Page 152 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) (f) Backing up If the automatic unlocking operation linked NOTICE to shift lever position is set, all doors are 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to over−rev the en- automatically unlocked when the selector 2.
Page 153: Four−Wheel Drive System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Four−wheel drive system— (a) Front drive control Use the front drive control lever, “4WD” NOTICE switch center differential lock switch to select the transfer and center Always use the brake pedal or the differential modes. parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Page 154 If the indicator flashes button pushed once center differential lock even if doing so, contact your Toyota switch pushed once dealer as soon as possible. There may be Use this for greater traction when you a trouble in the four wheel drive system.
Page 155 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) (b) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) Advice for driving on slippery roads in (As for the automatic transmission lever The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen- “L4” (low speed position) mode positions, see “Automatic transmission” in gaged by the shifting operations des- this section.) cribed in “(c) Shifting procedure”.
Page 156 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) (c) Shifting procedure SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” (2WD) MODE SHIFTING BETWEEN “H” (4WD, To shift from “H” (4WD, LOCKED) to AND “H” (4WD) MODE UNLOCKED) AND “H” (4WD, LOCKED) “H” (4WD, UNLOCKED), left out the cen- ter differential lock switch. To shift from “H”...
Page 157: Traction Control System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Traction control system (two−wheel drive models) The traction control system automatical- NOTICE NOTICE ly helps prevent the spinning of rear wheels when the vehicle is started or Do not drive on a dry paved surface Do not drive on a dry paved surface accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
Page 158 “ON”. If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Toyota dealer. NORMAL DRIVING MODE TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE Leave the system on during the ordi-...
Page 159 “TRAC OFF” switch to this case, stop your vehicle immediately at turn off the system. a safe place. In the following cases, contact your Toyota If the system continues to operate, the dealer: buzzer sound changes from intermittent to The indicator light does not come on “VSC/TRAC”...
Page 160: Active Traction Control System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Active traction control system (four−wheel drive models) In the following cases, contact your Toyota The active traction control system auto- dealer: matically helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels (4WD mode) or rear wheels The warning light does not come on (2WD mode) when the vehicle is started after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
Page 161 “VSC/TRAC” warning light continuous. (The continuous buzzer contact your Toyota dealer. sounds for about 3 seconds.) This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the active traction control At the time, the “VSC/TRAC” warning light system or the vehicle skid control system.
Page 162: Vehicle Skid Control System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Vehicle skid control system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The vehicle skid control system helps CAUTION dealer: provide integrated control of the sys- tems such as anti−lock brake system, The warning light does not come on Do not rely excessively on the ve- traction control, engine control, etc.
Page 163 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned “ON”. The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on. The indicator light comes on when the system is on while driving.
Page 164: Parking Brake
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Parking brake In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to “ON”. The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
Page 165: Cruise Control
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off Before driving, be sure the parking the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
Page 166 If the speed is not satisfac- with the cruise control on, engine braking your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- tory, tap the lever up for a faster speed, will not be applied because the cruise er at the earliest opportunity.
Page 167 The indicator light does not come on. The indicator light flashes again. The indicator light goes out after it comes on. If this is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 168 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 169 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio/video system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
Page 170: Reference
Using your audio system— Reference —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Page 171 To remove an detachable antenna, careful- make sure it is retracted before your own system. ly turn it counterclockwise. driving your Toyota through an au- Tone tomatic car wash. NOTICE How good an audio program sounds to...
Page 172 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1) YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER (type 2) When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. (The player will When you insert a disc, push the “LOAD” automatically eject a disc if the label side button and gently push the disc in with is down.) The player will play from track...
Page 173 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 174 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Compact disc player (Program) These buttons are used to preset and Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or Push “ ” (preset button 4) to select tune in radio stations. the other side of a cassette tape.
Page 175 Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the Set the disc or magazine again. volume. “ERROR 4”: Over−current. your Toyota dealer to inspect. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 176 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Compact disc player SCAN SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio Radio Push “ ” while the track is playing. “ ” will appear on the display. When You can either scan all the frequencies on In the seek mode, the radio finds and a band or scan only the preset stations plays the next station up or down the the track ends, it will automatically be...
Page 177 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Compact disc player TEXT Use this button to skip up or down to a This button is used to change the display different track. for the compact disc that contains text data. Push “ ” or “ ” side of the “SEEK/ TRACK”...
Page 178 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 179 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Program) (Eject button) These buttons are used to preset and Cassette player Push “ ” (preset button 4) to select tune in radio stations. the other side of a cassette tape. The This button is used to eject a cassette.
Page 180 FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between “ERROR 4”: Over−current. your the front and rear speakers. The display Toyota dealer to inspect. ranges from F7 to R7. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 181 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) To load multiple compact discs, push and To turn on the RDS, push and hold this hold the button (until you hear a beep button until you hear a beep and “RDS” Push the “FM” button to turn on the radio when the audio system is on), then insert will appear on the display.
Page 182 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) SCAN There are two random features—you can Cassette player Radio either listen to the tracks on one compact Push “RPT” (preset button 2) while the You can either scan all the frequencies on disc in random order, or listen to the a band or scan only the preset stations track is playing.
Page 183 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Compact disc player SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Compact disc player Radio Use this button to skip up or down to a Push “ ” to scan the tracks on a spe- different track. cific disc. “ ” will appear on the dis- In the seek mode, the radio finds and play and the player will scan all the tracks plays the next station up or down the...
Page 184 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) TEXT If no messages have been stored, or if TRAF (Traffic) there are no more messages to be re- Radio This button turns the traffic announcement called, “NO MESSAGE” will appear on the (TA) feature on and off. This button is This button is operational only in RDS display, and the message display will be operational only in FM mode.
Page 185 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) TYPE (Program Types) When you push the “TYPE” button while receiving an RDS station, the current pro- gram type appears on the display. Each time you push this button, the pro- gram type changes as in the following: ROCK EASY LIS (Easy listening) CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
Page 186: Audio Remote Controls
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Audio remote controls (steering switches) Some parts of the audio system can be adjusted using the switches on the steer- ing wheel. Details of the specific switches, controls, and features are described below. 1. Volume control switch 2.
Page 187 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1. Volume control switch Next, push either side of the track switch There must be at least 3 seconds of blank until the track you want to listen to is set. space between tracks for the track switch Push “+”...
Page 188: Rear Seat Audio System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Rear seat audio system— 3. “MODE” switch The rear seat audio system is designed for the rear seat passengers to enjoy the Push “MODE” switch to select an audio audio sound separately between the front mode. Each push changes the mode se- seats and the rear seats.
Page 189 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Rear seat audio system controller The rear seat audio system consists of The rear seat audio system can be oper- following components. ated with the rear seat audio system con- troller. 1. Front audio system 2. Rear seat audio system display CAUTION 3.
Page 190 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) USING THE CONTROLLER To use the rear seat audio system con- troller, direct the signal output portion of the controller to the signal reception portion of the rear seat audio system display. The rear seat audio system controller can be operated when the ignition switch is in the “ACC”...
Page 191 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CONTROLLER FEATURES NOTICE 1. “ ” and “ ” (DISC/CH/PROG) buttons Do not leave the controller exposed 2. “ ” and “ ” (TUNE/TRACK) buttons to high temperatures (such as on the 3. “ON/SOURCE” button instrument panel) for a long time, otherwise the controller may be dam- 4.
Page 192 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1. “ ” and “ ” (DISC/CH/PROG) but- Compact disc player with changer Cassette tape player tons Use these buttons to select a disc you This button has the following features— Radio want to listen to. To fast forward or reverse: You can scan only the preset stations for Push the “...
Page 193 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) For the skip feature to work correctly a 3. “ON/SOURCE” button Radio blank space of at least 3 seconds is con- Push “ON/SOURCE” button to turn on the AM mode sidered to be a start of a recording. rear seat audio system.
Page 194 Eject the disc. Set the disc again. z Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations. “ERR 4”: Over−current. Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Page 195 After replacing the battery, check that the controller operates properly. If the control- ler still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 2. Remove the discharged battery. You can enjoy the rear seat audio sys- tem with commercial headphone.
Page 196 The maximum volume depends on the type of headphones. The recommended headphone impedance is from 16 Ω to 32 Ω. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details. CAUTION Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones to the jack. Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body.
Page 197: Rear Seat Entertainment System
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Rear seat entertainment system— The rear seat entertainment system con- sists of the following components. 1. Front audio system 2. Rear seat entertainment system display 3. Rear seat entertainment system controller 4. DVD player 5. Headphone input jacks 6.
Page 198 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Display The rear seat entertainment system is de- signed for the rear passengers to enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the front audio system. The rear seat entertainment system can be operated when the ignition key is in the “ACC”...
Page 199 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Rear seat entertainment system controller The rear seat entertainment system can NOTICE be operated with the rear seat entertain- z Benzene or alkaline solutions may ment system controller. The system can- not be operated by touching the switches damage the coated surface of the on the screen directly.
Page 200 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) USING THE CONTROLLER To use the rear seat entertainment sys- tem controller, direct the signal output portion of the controller to the signal reception portion of the rear seat enter- tainment system display. The controller does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display exposed...
Page 201 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) NOTICE Do not leave the controller exposed to high temperatures (such as on the instrument panel) for a long time, otherwise the controller may be dam- aged. CONTROLLER HOLDER The controller can be stowed in the holder when it is not in use. The holder can be hooked on the back of the driv- er’s or front passenger’s seatback.
Page 202 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CONTROL BUTTONS 1. “ ” and “ ” (TUNE/TRACK) buttons These buttons operate the front audio system select track/chapter when the DVD player is operated. 2. “ ” and “ ” (DISC/CH/PROG) buttons These buttons skip directly to a desired preset station, disc, track or chapter.
Page 203 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Turning the rear seat entertainment system on and 8. “VIDEO” button 15. “TOP MENU” button This button turns on the video mode This button indicates the title selection when your personal audio device is screen for DVD video when the DVD connected.
Page 204 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Front audio system operation All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the rear seat enter- tainment system. When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems simulta- neously, the system can be operated on the front audio system.
Page 205 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) When you select a mode, the screen indi- cates which is selected. Radio AM mode: When you select the AM mode, “AM” will appear on the screen. FM mode: When you select the FM mode, “FM1” or “FM2”...
Page 206 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Cassette tape player 2. “ ” and “ ” (TUNE/TRACK) buttons Push the “ ” or “ ” (DISC/CH/PROG) Radio button to select the other side of a cas- Push the “ ” or “ ” (TUNE/TRACK) but- sette tape.
Page 207 TRACK) button to fast forward or reverse equivalent type of battery recom- screen. within a compact disc. When you release mended by a Toyota dealer. the button, the compact disc player will Next, push either side of the track button resume playing.
Page 208 Close the battery case securely. After replacing the battery, check that the controller operates properly. If the control- ler still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. Replace the battery by using the following 2. Remove the discharged battery. procedures: 3.
Page 209 The DVD player can play audio CDs, DVD video discs, CD texts, dts−CDs If the malfunction still exists, take your and video CDs. vehicle to your Toyota dealer. For appropriate discs for this player, see “Car audio/video system operating hints” on page 236.
Page 210 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) INSERTING THE DISC Insert a disc and push the lid forward The indicator light turns on while the disc to close the DVD player. is loaded. To open the DVD player, push the lid backward. When you insert a disc, push it in gently The player will play the track or chapter, with the label side up.
Page 211 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Selecting the DVD mode To select the DVD mode, push the “DVD” button on the controller. You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above. EJECTING THE DISC Push the lid backward to open the DVD player.
Page 212 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —DVD player operation switches The DVD player can be operated with the The player can also be operated with the TURNING THE OPERATION SWITCHES controller buttons directly. switches on the screen. ON AND OFF 1. “DVD” button To operate the switches on the screen, To turn on the operation switches, push select the switch by the joy stick and...
Page 213 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Top page (DVD video operation switch) Top page (DVD audio operation switch) Top page (video CD) Second page (DVD video operation Second page (DVD audio operation Second page (video CD) switch) switch) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 214 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) There are operation switches on the “Top Page” and “Second Page” screens. To change the screen, push the “Top Page” or “Second Page” switch on the screen. If “ ” appears on the screen when you select a switch, it indicates that the switch cannot work.
Page 215 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —DVD player operation (DVD video/DVD audio) To turn off the switches on the screen, NOTE: The playback condition of some CAUTION push the “CURSOR” button on the control- DVD video discs may be determined by ler once again or push the “Hide Keys” on the DVD video software producer.
Page 216 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) TURNING THE MENU SCREEN FOR THE DISC ON OR OFF DVD video DVD video— To turn on the menu screen for the disc, push the “Top Menu” or the “Menu” switch on the screen. You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the “MENU”...
Page 217 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) To select the menu for the disc, push the “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” switches on the DVD video screen. Push the “Enter” switch to select the menu for the disc. You can also select the menu for the disc by the joy stick and the “ENT”...
Page 218 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SKIPPING PREDETERMINED OPERATING THE “ ”, “"”, “AA” AND SCREEN “""” SWITCHES/BUTTONS DVD video To skip to the predetermined screen, push “ ” switch/button: Push this switch/button the “Return” switch. The DVD player starts to pause the disc. playing from the beginning of the predeter- “"”...
Page 219 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SELECTING THE TITLE/GROUP DVD video To display the searching title (DVD video) or group (DVD audio) screen, push the “Search” switch on the screen. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SEARCH” button on the controller. DVD audio DVD video DVD audio...
Page 220 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) DVD video— Select the title number by using the “−”, “+” and “+10” switches and push the “En- ter” switch to enter the number. The play- er starts playing disc for that title number. The selected title number will appear on the screen.
Page 221 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE DVD video Push the “Sub Title” switch on the screen, and then the changing subtitle language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SUB TITLE” button on the controller. DVD audio Each time you push the “Sub Title”...
Page 222 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CHANGING AUDIO LANGUAGE DVD video Push the “Audio” switch on the screen and then the changing audio language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “AUDIO” button on the controller. DVD audio DVD video DVD audio 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan.
Page 223 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Each time you push the “Audio” switch, CHANGING ANGLE SCREEN another language stored on the disc is DVD video Push the “Angle” switch on the screen, selected. and then the changing angle screen will To turn off the audio language screen, appear.
Page 224 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING DVD video Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen, and then the initial setting screen will ap- pear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SET UP” button on the con- troller.
Page 225 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) There are initial setting switches on the “Setup Menu 1” and “Setup Menu 2” screens. To change the screen, push the “Top Page” or “Second Page” switch on the screen. After you change the initial setting, push “Enter”...
Page 226 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) To enter the code of the language you CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE To enter the code of the language you want to hear, push the number of the want to read, push the number of the To display the “Select Subtitle Lang.”, language code.
Page 227 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CHANGING THE DVD LANGUAGE To enter the code of the language you TURNING THE ANGLE MARK ON OR want to read, push the number of the To display the “Select DVD Language” language code. For details about the lan- screen, push the “DVD Language”...
Page 228 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SETTING LEVEL VIEWER Push the number for the password and Push a parental level (1—8). The smaller RESTRICTIONS the “Enter” switch. The “Select Restriction the level number, the stricter the age limit. Level” screen will appear. Push the “Back” switch to return to the You can restrict the play back screen by “Setup Menu 1”...
Page 229 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) LANGUAGE CODE LIST 0125 Aymara Code Language 0126 Azerbaijani 1001 Japanese 0201 Bashkir 0514 English 0205 Byelorussian 0618 French 0207 Bulgarian 0405 German 0208 Bihari 0920 Italian 0209 Bislama 0519 Spanish 0214 Bengali 2608 Chinese 0215 Tibetan 1412 Dutch 0218...
Page 230 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 0610 Fiji 1101 Georgian 1320 Maltese 0615 Faroese 1111 Kazakh 1325 Burmese 0625 Frisian 1112 Greenlandic 1401 Nauru 0701 Irish 1113 Cambodian 1405 Nepali 0704 Scots−Gaelic 1114 Kannada 1415 Norwegian 0712 Galician 1119 Kashmiri 1503 Occitan 0714 Guarani 1121 Kurdish...
Page 231 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 1911 Slovak 2019 Tsonga 1912 Slovenian 2020 Tatar 1913 Samoan 2023 1914 Shona 2111 Ukrainian 1915 Somali 2118 Urdu 1917 Albanian 2126 Uzbek 1918 Serbian 2209 Vietnamese 1919 Siswati 2215 Volapük 1920 Sesotho 2315 Wolof 1921 Sundanese 2408 Xhosa SELECTING THE CHAPTER/TRACK...
Page 232 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) USING THE CONTROL SCREEN 5. “ ” and “ ” switches When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- Push and hold the “ ” or “ ” switch ton on the controller. The control screen to fast forward or reverse a disc. When will appear on the screen.
Page 233 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —DVD player operation (video CD/audio CD/CD text) SELECTING THE DISC MENU NUMBER Enter the disc menu number by using the OPERATING THE “ ”, “"”, “AA” AND (video CD only) “−”, “+” and “+10” switches and push the “""”...
Page 234 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) TURNING ON THE DISC MENU (video CHANGING MENU PAGE OR TRACK CHANGING MULTIPLEX CD only) (video CD only) TRANSMISSION (video CD only) Push the “Return” switch to turn on the Push the “D. Menu Next” or “D. Menu Push the “Main/Sub”...
Page 235 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Video CD CD text CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING (video CD only) USING THE CONTROL SCREEN Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- and then the initial setting screen will ap- ton on the controller.
Page 236 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Screen adjustment 1. “RPT” switch (audio CD and CD text) Push the “RPT” switch while the track is playing. When the track ends, it will automatically replay. To turn off the re- peat feature, push this switch again. 2.
Page 237 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Selecting the video mode After adjusting the screen, push the “OK” The audio machine connected to the input switch to return to the previous screen. terminal adapter can be played in the video mode. select video mode, push “VIDEO”...
Page 238 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —DVD video disc information DVD PLAYER AND DVD VIDEO DISCS Marks shown on DVD video discs: DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY This DVD player conforms to NTSC col- DVD video discs: Digital Versatile Disc or TV formats. DVD video discs con- that holds video.
Page 239 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Input terminal adapter Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can Manufactured under license from Dolby The rear entertainment system plays vid- be played. Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and eos and sound when your audio system the double−D symbol are trademarks of is connected to the input terminal adapter Multi−angle feature: You can enjoy the...
Page 240 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Power outlet Main switch To use the input terminal adapter, open This power outlet is designed for use as the lid. a power supply for the audio device con- To use the power outlet, push the main nected to the input terminal adapter.
Page 241 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Headphone input jacks Certain electrical appliances may cause NOTICE radio noise. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running. z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Page 242: Car Audio/Video System Operating Hints
16 Ω to 32 Ω. making it possible for two signals to reach RADIO RECEPTION Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- your antenna at the same time. If this ther details. Usually, a problem with radio reception...
Page 243 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Static and fluttering—These occur when CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER Avoid using cassettes with a total play- signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or AND TAPES ing time longer than 100 minutes (50 other large objects. Increasing the bass minutes per side).
Page 244 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Audio CDs Compact disc players and DVD play- ers use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation ex- posure if directed outside the unit. Be DVD video discs sure to operate the players correctly. DVD audio discs Compact disc player Video CDs...
Page 245 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) DVD player only discs marked shown above. The following products may not be playable on your DVD player. SACD Copy−protected CD CD−R (CD−Recordable) CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) CD−ROM DVD−R DVD+R DVD+RW DVD−RW Special shaped discs Labeled discs DVD−ROM DVD−RAM NOTICE To prevent damage to the player or changer, do not use special shaped,...
Page 246 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Correct Wrong Handle compact discs carefully, espe- To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a cially when you are inserting them. soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp- Hold them on the edge and do not ened with water.
Page 247 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Front air conditioning system Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .
Page 248: Front Air Conditioning System Controls
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Front air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Temperature selector 2. “AUTO” button 3. “MODE” button (air flow selector) 4. Fan speed selector 5. “A/C” button 6. Air intake selector 7. Windshield air flow button 8. “OFF” button 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 249 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) “AUTO” button Fan speed selector For automatic operation of the air condi- Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to tioning, press the “AUTO” button. An indi- the right to increase, to the left to de- cator light will illuminate to show that the crease.
Page 250 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor It is recommended that you close the low- vents and the instrument panel vents. er vent. For details about this, see “Instru- ment panel vents” on page 249 in this When you set the temperature selector section.
Page 251 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.
Page 252: Air Flow Selector Settings
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Page 253 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the —For automatic operation —For automatic operation air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the...
Page 254 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Ventilation Defogging and defrosting If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake For best results, set controls to: The inside of the windshield selector button once again. —For automatic operation For best results, set controls to: Press the “A/C”...
Page 255: Instrument Panel Vents
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Instrument panel vents Pressing the windshield air flow button If air flow control is not satisfactory, check turns on the defrosting function with the the instrument panel vents. The instrument purpose of clearing the front view. panel vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Page 256: Rear Air Conditioning System Controls
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Rear air conditioning system —Controls 1. “AUTO” button 2. Air flow selector buttons 3. Temperature selector 4. Fan speed selector buttons 5. “OFF” button 6. “REAR” button 7. “FRT+RR” button 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 257 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) “AUTO” button Temperature selector To increase the temperature, press the For automatic operation of the rear air “ ” side, to decrease it, press the “ ” conditioning, press the “AUTO” button. An side. indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been The temperature display changes between selected.
Page 258: Air Flow Selector Settings
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Air flow selector settings 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 259 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Multi−information display ........Clock .
Page 260: Multi−Information Display
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Multi−information display— 1. “E/M” button 2. Garage door opener buttons 3. “MODE” button 4. Garage door opener indicator 5. Outside temperature and cruise information display 6. Compass 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 261 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Before using the multi−information display Operate the multi−information display “E/M” button with the ignition switch on. This button is used to switch between English/U.S. Customary System and When the ignition switch is turned to metric units. “ON”, the last previously used mode dis- Each time you push this button, the display switches.
Page 262 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Garage door opener “MODE” button The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured This button is used to select the item. under license from HomeLink and can Every time you push the “MODE” button, programmed operate garage the display toggles.
Page 263 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2. Place your hand−held garage transmit- 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re- The ceiling mounted garage door opener ter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away from maining HomeLink button to program motor should recognize...
Page 264 To program other devices such as home security systems, home door locks or Do not use this HomeLink Univer- lighting, contact your authorized Toyota Transceiver with garage dealer for assistance. door opener that lacks the safety...
Page 265 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Outside temperature and cruise information display The outside temperature and cruise in- This device complies with Part 15 of the formation display indicates the follow- FCC Rules and with RSS−210 of the ing information. Industry Canada. Operation is subject to 1.
Page 266 “−−_C” (“−−_F”) will appear on the display. If “−−_C” (“−−_F”) appears on the When the vehicle is stopped with the display, contact your Toyota dealer. engine running, the display will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption. There may be a case that “−−_C” (“−−_F”)
Page 267 The compass may not show the correct If the direction is not indicated or the direction in the following conditions: system does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. The vehicle is stopped immediately af- ter turning. The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
Page 268 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. To adjust for this deviation; 1.
Page 269 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) After calibration, leaving the system for Hawaii: several seconds returns to the compass Samoa: mode. Guam: Saipan: CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
Page 270 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2. Push and hold both the “MODE” and “E/M” buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the “CAL” indication ap- pears on the compass display. (At this time, the compass display is locked in “N”.) CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling 3.
Page 271: Clock
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtrays Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-...
Page 272: Power Outlets
If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. ASHTRAYS Front: To use the ashtray, pull it out.
Page 273: Power Outlet
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Power outlet (115 VAC) z Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical fail- ure or short circuits.
Page 274: Glove Box
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Glove box Appliances with high initial peak watt- NOTICE age: cathode−ray tube type televisions, z To prevent the battery from being compressor−driven refrigerators, electric pumps, electric tools, etc. discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when Measuring devices which process pre- the engine is not running.
Page 275: Garage Door Opener Box
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Garage door opener box The box is designed to store a garage Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- Please note if transmitter has wire clip for door opener transmitter. sive on back side of square and adhere sun visor, this clip must be removed prior the square to back side of the transmitter to adhesion of the Velcro.
Page 276 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Place the transmitter with Velcro square Remove spacers from the center panel. When the garage door opener transmitter facing inside of box into the box. Make Place the largest spacer on the pin that is properly installed, you can operate the sure transmitter button...
Page 277: Auxiliary Boxes
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Auxiliary boxes— To use the auxiliary boxes, open the CAUTION lids as shown in the following illustra- tions. To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden CAUTION stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving.
Page 278 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Type A (over head console with electric Type C (rear side trim) Type E (rear left side panel) moon roof) Type D (rear right side panel—without Type B (over head console without elec- rear air conditioning system) tric moon roof) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan.
Page 279: Rear Console Box
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Warning reflector holder Rear console box UPPER TRAY To access the upper tray, raise the con- sole box lid while pushing the lock re- lease button. The auxiliary box type E is equipped with a strap to hold the warning reflec- tor.
Page 280: Note Pad Holder
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Note pad holder The note pad holder is designed to hold small paper such as note pads. To use the holder, raise the console box upper lid while pushing the lock release button. CAUTION Do not write on the note pad holder while the vehicle is moving.
Page 281: Coin Holder
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Coin holder The rear console box is equipped with a coin holder. To use the coin holder: 1. Raise the console box upper lid while pushing the lock release button. 2. Push coins down into the holder. The coin holder is detachable.
Page 282: Compact Disc And Cassette Tape Holder
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Compact disc and cassette tape holder The coin holder can be set in the con- The rear console box is equipped with sole box. compact disc and cassette tape holder. To set the coin holder in the console box, To use the holder, raise the console box raise the console box lid by pulling up the lid by pulling up the lock release lever.
Page 283: Cup Holders
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Cup holders The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink−cans securely. To use them, observe the following illustra- tions. CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup holder, such items thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden...
Page 284: Tie−Down Hooks
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Tie−down hooks Grocery bag hooks Cargo net hooks To secure your luggage, use the tie− These hooks are designed to hang These hooks are designed to hang car- down hooks as shown above. things like grocery bags. go net.
Page 285: Roof Luggage Carrier
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Roof luggage carrier CAUTION If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, When you load cargo on the roof lug- stop the vehicle now and then dur- gage carrier, observe the following: ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.
Page 286: Floor Mat
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a Make sure the floor mat is properly locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking placed on the floor carpet.
Page 287 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Off−road vehicle precautions ....... . .
Page 288: Off−Road Vehicle Precautions
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Off−road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of serious make it capable of performing in a wide personal injury or damage to your ve-...
Page 289: Break−In Period
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. winds than an ordinary passenger your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- car. Slowing down will allow you to...
Page 290 Toyota, be sure that it has an octane than stated above will cause persistent The WWFC consists of three categories rating no lower than 87.
Page 291: Fuel Pump Shut Off System
Operation in foreign countries GASOLINE QUALITY The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country... In a very few cases, you may experience...
Page 292: Three−Way Catalytic Converters
Do not drive with an extremely low vehicle in for a check−up as soon fuel level; running out of fuel could as possible. Remember, your Toyota cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its ing an excessive load on the three−...
Page 293: Engine Exhaust Cautions
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Facts about engine oil Engine exhaust cautions consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL CAUTION Keep the back door and back win- Engine oil has the primary functions of dow closed while driving. An open lubricating and cooling the inside of the Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
Page 294: Brake System
More oil is consumed by high−speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel- level be checked every time you refuel BRAKE BOOSTER eration.
Page 295 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM Depressing the brake pedal on slippery CAUTION (with “ABS” warning light) road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, The anti−lock brake system is designed Do not pump the brake pedal if the joints in a bridge, etc.
Page 296 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti−lock joints on the road. brake system: Although the anti−lock Driving on roads where the road brake system assists in providing ve- surface is pitted or has other differ- hicle control, it is still important to ences in surface height.
Page 297 Contact your lock brake system and the brake assist parking brake system. This type of brake Toyota dealer as soon as possible to system work properly, the light turns off system needs bedding−down of the brake service the vehicle.
Page 298: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
Toyota possible. dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not Never allow anyone to ride in the replaced when necessary.
Page 299: Your Toyota's Identification
This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 300: Theft Prevention Labels
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Theft prevention labels (except —Engine number Suspension and chassis for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
Page 301: Types Of Tires
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high−speed capability tires on your vehicle as this can tires best suited to highway driving under cause dangerous handling charac- dry conditions.
Page 302 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 303 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
Page 304: Before Starting The Engine
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking —Cranking hold function 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- Once you turn the ignition key to “START” 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. fore entering it.
Page 305: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions
If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 306 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Four−wheel drive models—Toyota rec- To drive down a long or steep hill, continue normal driving ommends not using four−wheel drive on reduce your speed and downshift. when the brakes are wet. If they are dry hard−surfaced roads, because four−...
Page 307: Off−Road Driving Precautions
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Off−road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off−road, please U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of After driving through tall grass, observe the following precautions to en- Land Management mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check sure your driving enjoyment and to help that there is no grass, bush, paper, prevent the closure of areas to off−road CAUTION...
Page 308: Winter Driving Tips
When it is extremely cold, we recommend Water can wash the grease from to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to wheel bearings, causing rusting and provide protection down to about −50_C premature failure, and may also en- (−58_F).
Page 309: Dinghy Towing
If you accumulated in and around the parking are not sure about which oil to use, call brake mechanism may freeze, making it your Toyota dealer—he will be pleased to hard to release. help. Keep ice and snow from accumulating Keep the door locks from freezing.
Page 310: Trailer Towing
2812 kg (6200 lb.) vehicle or trailer. Ask your local Toyota If towing a trailer and cargo weigh- dealer for further details before towing. ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it is WEIGHT LIMITS necessary to use a sway control Before towing, make sure the total trail- device with sufficient capacity.
Page 311 Four−wheel drive models 295 kg (650 lb.) HITCHES If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
Page 312 Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer Toyota recommends removing the trail- ball size. The sizes you will most likely er hitch whenever you are not towing find stamped on the coupler are:...
Page 313 Never tap into your vehicle’s hy- BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS draulic system as it would lower its Toyota recommends trailers with braking effectiveness. brakes that conform to any applica-...
Page 314 Be sure to position the towing brake con- troller where it does not prevent the driver from operating the pedal. Toyota recommends that the sub wire har- 7−pin connector ness be stored in the glove box when it is not in use.
Page 315 BREAK−IN SCHEDULE damage your vehicle’s electrical system hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has Toyota recommends that you do not and cause a malfunction of your lights. an abnormal nose−up or nose−down tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a...
Page 316 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) TRAILER TOWING TIPS Because stopping distance may be in- Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance versely affect handling of your vehicle When towing a trailer, your vehicle will should be increased when towing a and trailer, causing sway.
Page 317 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Because of the added load of the trail- When restarting out after parking on a Avoid holding the brake pedal down er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat slope: too long or too frequently. This on hot days temperatures over 1.
Page 318: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment.
Page 319 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
Page 320 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 321 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
Page 322: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start
Have the key checked at your fire hazard. function stops cranking automatically, and Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, you can try starting the engine with your the system is possibly broken. Call your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 323 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
Page 324 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive Booster Discharged terminal battery (“+” mark) Jumper Positive terminal battery Negative terminal (“−” mark) cable (“+” mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
Page 325: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
“LOCK”, and try starting the engine vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover again. checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as cloths—they may now contain sulfuric If the engine will not start, see “If your possible.
Page 326: If Your Vehicle Overheats
You should have it checked as 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the opening the hood. If there is no coolant soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- boiling over or steam, leave the engine mediately.
Page 327: If You Have A Flat Tire
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P”.
Page 328 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools under the Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: right side second seat and spare To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1.
Page 329 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament Type A 2. Insert the end of the jack handle exten- 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite sion into the lowering screw and turn the flat tire to keep the vehicle from it counterclockwise with the handle, rolling when it is jacked up.
Page 330 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Loosening wheel nuts 3. Remove the wheel ornament. CAUTION Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as Never use oil or grease on the bolts shown. or nuts. The nuts may loose and the Type A only—To protect the wheel sur- wheels may fall off, which could cau- face, place sufficient paper or cloth be-...
Page 331 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle Front Rear 5. Position the jack at the correct jack Put a jack handle, jack handle extension 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. and jack handle end together as shown in the vehicle, raise it high enough so the illustration.
Page 332 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it without good metal−to−metal contact at the aside.
Page 333 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to over- tightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cau- se a serious accident.
Page 334 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Reinstalling wheel ornament 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. CAUTION Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heel of When lowering the vehicle, make your hand to snap it into place. sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be CAUTION...
Page 335: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —After changing wheels If your vehicle becomes stuck 11. Check the air pressure of the re- If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, CAUTION placed tire. mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it Adjust the air pressure to the specification Before driving, make sure all forward and backward.
Page 336: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) If your vehicle needs to be towed— NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front —From front following precautions to prevent dam- age to the transmission and other parts.
Page 337 Only when you cannot receive a towing Two−wheel drive models— towed vehicle will be damaged dur- service from a Toyota dealer or com- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck ing towing. mercial tow truck service, tow your ve- hicle carefully in accordance with the From front—...
Page 338 All models— If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota (c) Towing with sling type truck (b) Using flat bed truck dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. NOTICE...
Page 339 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Emergency towing hook precautions A driver must be in the vehicle to steer Before towing, release the parking brake, Before emergency towing, check that it and operate the brakes. put the transmission in “N” and as to the the hook is not broken or damaged and four−wheel drive models, moreover, set that the installation bolts are not loose.
Page 340: If You Lose Your Keys
Even if you lose only one key, contact to get out when your vehicle becomes under its own power. Use extreme cau- your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If stuck in mud, sand or other condition tion when towing vehicles. In addition,...
Page 341: If You Lose Your Wireless Remote Control Transmitter
Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve- hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident. Then, have the identification number of your new transmitter registered.
Page 342 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 343 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
Page 344 Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
Page 345 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
Page 346 NOTICE in a high heat paint waxing booth. ing your Toyota through an automatic High temperatures could damage the car wash. On models with detachable Do not use organic substances (gaso- bumpers.
Page 347 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Cleaning the interior Vinyl interior Carpets CAUTION The vinyl upholstery may be easily Use a good foam−type shampoo to cleaned with a mild soap or detergent clean the carpets. Vehicles with side airbags and cur- and water. Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove tain shield airbags: First vacuum over the upholstery to re-...
Page 348 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Windows z If you use a liquid car freshener, do NOTICE The windows may be cleaned with any not apill the liquid onto the ve- z If a stain should fail to come out household window cleaner. hicle’s interior surfaces.
Page 349 Improper cleaning of the leather up- holstery could result in discolor- ation or staining. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
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Page 351 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
Page 352: Maintenance Requirements
Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 351 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Page 353: General Maintenance
Toyota dealer or a quali- ness. Tighten them if necessary. fied service shop immediately. It is recom- Tire rotation...
Page 354 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Automatic transmission “Park” mecha- nism Items listed below should be checked Check that the seat belt system such as regularly, e.g. while performing periodic buckles, retractors and anchors operate Check the lock release button of the se- services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Page 355: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing
See page 372 in Section 7−3 for If you notice any of these clues, take your tant clues are as follows: additional information. vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging possible. It probably needs adjustment or Brake fluid level repair.
Page 356: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs
Contact your Toyota dealer to even the malfunction indicator lamp does service the vehicle. not come on, contact your Toyota dealer Even if the malfunction indicator lamp to prepare the vehicle for re−testing. does not come on, your vehicle may not pass the I/M test as readiness codes have not been set in the OBD system.
Page 357 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .
Page 358 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Engine compartment overview 1. Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Fuse blocks 7. Battery 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9.
Page 359 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Fuse locations Spare fuses 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 360 Right after driving, engine warranty coverage. Read separate and water. compartment—the engine, radiator, Toyota Warranty statement for details and Do not leave used oil within the exhaust manifold, power steering suggestions. fluid reservoir spark plug reach of children.
Page 361 Remember that battery and ignition nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- wear could result. Also backfiring signed in metric sizes, so your tools must cables carry high currents or volt- could cause a fire in the engine be metric.
Page 362 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) CHECKING BRAKE FLUID CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts (if level is low): Parts (if replacement is necessary): SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 Fuse with same amperage rating as origi- brake fluid Tools: ADDING WASHER FLUID Rag or paper towel Parts: Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Page 363 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
Page 364: Checking The Engine Oil Level
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Checking the engine oil level NOTICE CAUTION z Be careful not to spill the engine Low level Full level Be careful not to touch the hot ex- oil on the vehicle components. haust manifold. z Avoid overfilling, engine could be damaged.
Page 365 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) ENGINE OIL SELECTION SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in weather. your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent If SAE 5W−30 is not available, SAE...
Page 366: Checking The Engine Coolant Level
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- cock and water pump. ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Oil”. dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system.
Page 367 We have used “Toyota Genuine Long Life The engine cooling system is integral to Coolant” in your Toyota vehicle. In order maximizing performance of your Toyota to avoid technical problems, we strongly vehicle.
Page 368: Checking The Radiator And Condenser
Fill the brake fluid to the dotted tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. line. This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on.
Page 369: Checking Power Steering Fluid
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Checking power steering fluid Checking tire pressure Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level Open Close should be in the “HOT”...
Page 370: Checking And Replacing Tires
Poor sealing of the tire bead Never exceed the vehicle capacity The tires on your Toyota have built−in weight. The passenger and luggage Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa- tread wear indicators to help you know...
Page 371 If you are not sure, consult with tread patterns. this may cause dangerous handling your Toyota dealer. Using any other size or type of tire may characteristics resulting in loss of If an air loss occurs while driving, do not seriously affect handling, ride, speedome- control.
Page 372: Rotating Tires
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Rotating tires Toyota recommends all four tires, or at To equalize the wear and help extend least both front or rear tires be re- tire life, Toyota recommends that you placed as a set. rotate your tires according to the main- tenance schedule.
Page 373: Installing Snow Tires And Chains
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN SNOW TIRES TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Four−wheel drive models: CHAINS Use the tire chains of correct size. Do not use snow tires of different Snow tires or chains are recommended Regulations regarding the use of tire brands, sizes, construction or tread when driving on snow or ice.
Page 374: Replacing Wheels
Otherwise, an accident may occur re- Correct replacement wheels are available When driving with chains installed, sulting in death or serious injuries. at your Toyota dealer. be sure to drive carefully. Slow Do not use wheels other than the down...
Page 375: Aluminum Wheel Precautions
1600 km (1000 miles). When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
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Page 377 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
Page 378: Checking Battery Condition
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Checking battery condition— —Checking battery exterior —Precautions CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Terminals thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- Ground cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and cable explosive hydrogen gas.
Page 379: Battery Recharging Precautions
Charging at a quicker rate is Green Blue Good dangerous. battery plode, causing personal injuries. Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your Toyota dealer. Clear or Have battery light checked by your yellow Toyota dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 380: Checking And Replacing Fuses
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Checking and replacing fuses NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. Good Blown Good Blown Type A Type C Good Blown Type B 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 381: Adding Washer Fluid
This component off. Pull a suspected fuse It is a good idea to purchase a set of product is available at your Toyota dealer straight out and check it. spare fuses and keep them in your ve- and most auto parts stores.
Page 382: Replacing Light Bulbs
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Replacing light bulbs— The following illustrations show how to A: HB2 halogen bulbs Bulb Light bulbs Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing B: HB4 halogen bulbs a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) Headlights —...
Page 383 Make sure the rubber cover fits securely hole. on the bulb base and the mounting body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 384 —Parking, front side marker —Front fog lights and front turn signal lights If either the left or right front fog lights burns out, contact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog light bulbs by yourself. You may dam- age the vehicle.
Page 385 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, rear side marker and back−up lights a: Stop/tail and rear side marker light b: Back−up light c: Rear turn signal light 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 386 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —Tail lights Use a flat−bladed screwdriver. To protect the paint, place several sheets of paper over the paintwork. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
Page 387 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) —License plate lights —High mounted stop light Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Use a Phillips−head and a flat−bladed screwdrivers. To protect the paint, place several sheets of paper over the paint- work. 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. ’03 Prod. (OM34422U)
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Page 389 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weight ........Engine .
Page 390: Dimensions And Weight
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Dimensions and weight Engine Model: Overall length mm (in.) 5180 (203.9) 2UZ−FE ∗ 1 1980 (78.0) Type: Overall width mm (in.) ∗ 2 1940 (76.4) 8 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline ∗ 4 Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 1860 (73.2) ∗...
Page 391: Fuel
L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5) Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0) Outside temperature “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent satisfy following grade Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- viscosity.
Page 392 Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5 Toyota Genuine ATF Type T−IV “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is Recommended oil viscosity: filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to Change automatic transmission fluid only SAE 75W−90 avoid technical problems, we strongly as necessary.
Page 393 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine stopping and after de- pressing the brake pedal several times, mm (in.): 113 (4.5) Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Page 394: Tires
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Tires Fuses Tire size, pressure and wheel size: Tire pressure kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Wheel size Front Rear P245/70R16 220 (2.2, 32) 240 (2.4, 35) 7J or 7JJ P265/70R16 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 7J or 7JJ P265/65R17 220 (2.2, 32)
Page 395 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Engine compartment Engine compartment Instrument panel 5. H−LP LL 10 A (with daytime running 12. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse 17. TOWING 30 A: Trailer lights (stop light system): Left−hand headlight (low lights, turn signal lights) 13. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse beam) 18.
Page 396 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 20. AM2 25 A: Starting system, multiport 27. ECU−B 7.5 A: Multiplex communication 34. IGN 2 20 A: Starting system fuel injection system/sequential multi- system (power door lock system, secu- 35. PWR NO.3 20 A: Rear passenger’s port fuel injection system, electronic rity system, auto−door locking system, power window (right side)
Page 397 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) 41. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys- Fuses (type B) Fuses (type C) 53. RR HEATER 30 A: Rear air condition- 61. ALT “AM1”, “PWR SEAT”, 42. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights, ing system “TAIL”, “STOP”, “SUN ROOF”, “PANEL”, glove box light, lights of seat heaters, “OBD”, “FOG”,...
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Page 399 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and uniform tire quality grading Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
Page 400 Toyota Motor Washington, D.C. 20590. You can Sales, U.S.A., Inc. also obtain other information about Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this (Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331). motor vehicle safety from the Hot- information.
Page 401 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) Treadwear—The treadwear grade Temperature A, B, C—The temperature comparative rating based on the wear rate grades are A (the highest), B, and C, of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the conditions on a specified government test generation of heat and its ability to dissi- course.
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Page 403 03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts. Toyota belts are: Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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