fuel type TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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Onpavement and offroaddriving 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. In addition,
this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of
gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car. This
vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or
vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Be sure
to read “Off −road vehicle precautions” on page 336 in
Section 2 and “Off −road driving precautions” on page
367 in Section 3.
Leak detection pump
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This
check is done approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under-
neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Off−road vehicle precautions 336
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Break −in period 337
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Fuel 337
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Fuel pump shut off system 339
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Operation in foreign countries 339
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Three −way catalytic converters 340
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Engine exhaust cautions 341
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Facts about engine oil consumption 341
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 343
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Brake system 343
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 347
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Your Toyota’s identification 347
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Theft prevention labels 348
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Suspension and chassis 348
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Tire information 349
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Vehicle load limits 357
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Cargo and luggage 358
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Types of tires 360
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SECTION 2

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Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its profile and
higher center of gravity, your ve-
hicle is more sensitive to side
winds than an ordinary passenger
car. Slowing down will allow you to
have better control.
When driving offroad or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns,
strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You
are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar offroad ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first
3200km (2000 miles). FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
Breakin period Fuel

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OCTANE RATING
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-
tane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.
GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid buildup of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline sold in the U.S.
contains detergent additives to keep clean
and/or clean intake systems.QUALITY GASOLINE
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,
Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for quality fuel named
WorldWide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that
is expected to be applied world wide.
The WWFC consists of four categories
that depend on required emission lev-
els. In the U.S., category 4 has been
adopted. The WWFC improves air quali-
ty by providing for better emissions in
vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction
through better vehicle performance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT
Some gasoline contain an octane en-
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission con-
trol system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-
strument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-
vice.

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Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SL. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W−30. “Energy −
Conserving” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel −saving ca-
pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.
To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-
mance for your engine, “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all
Toyota engines.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil”. Look at the seethrough coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.
If the level is low, add the coolant. (For
the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the “L” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the “F” line.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain
cock and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Checking the engine coolant
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Model:2UZ− FE
Type: 8 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 94.0 84.0 (3.70 3.31)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
4664 (284.5) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 100 (26.4, 22.0) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 6.2 (6.5, 5.5)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Engine FuelService specifications

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Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. AIR SUS No.2 10 A: Rear height con-
trol air suspension system
2. RSE 7.5 A: Rear seat audio system,
rear seat entertainment system
3. A/F 20 A: A/F sensor
4. SECURITY 15 A: Multiplex communica-
tion system
5. DEF I/UP 7.5 A: Rear window defog-
ger, outside rear view mirror defoggers,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
Engine compartment
6. HLP LL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Left−hand headlight (low
beam)
7. HLP RL 10 A (with daytime running light system): Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
8. STA 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control sys-
tem
9. HLP LH 10 A (with daytime running light system): Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
Engine compartment
10. HLP RH 10 A (with daytime running light system): Right−hand headlight
(high beam)
11. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
12. BATT CHARGE 30 A: Trailer sub bat-
tery
13. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
14. CDS FAN 25 A: Electric cooling fan
15. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
16. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
17. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
Fuses

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38. IGN 2 20 A: Starting system
39. PWR NO.3 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (right side)
40. PWR NO.4 20 A: Rear passenger ’s
power window (left side)
41. CIG 15 A: Air conditioning systems,
power rear view mirror control, ciga-
rette lighter
42. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Audio/video system,
power outlets, multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, secu-
rity system, auto −door locking system,
automatic light control system, head-
light delay off system, tail light auto
cut system, illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system)
43. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four −wheel drive system
44. STOP 15 A: Stoplights, high−mounted
stoplights, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system (two −wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four −wheel drive models), mul-
tiplex communication system
45. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem 46. PANEL 7.5 A:
Instrument panel lights,
glove box light, seat heaters, cigarette
lighter, ashtrays, multi −information dis-
play, audio/video system, gauge and
meters, air conditioning systems
47. PWR NO.1 25 A: Driver ’s door lock
system
48. WIP 25 A: Wiper and washers
49. IGN 1 10 A: Charging system
50. SUN ROOF 25 A: Electric moon roof
51. PWR NO.2 25 A: Front passengers’
door lock system
52. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning systems,
electric cooling fan, back window de-
fogger, outside rear view mirror heater
53. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
54. GAUGE 15 A: Back−up lights, seat
heaters, gauge and meters, air condi-
tioning systems
55. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
56. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters Fuses (type B)
57. MAIN 40 A: Starting system, “H −LP
RH”, “H− LP LH” and “STA” fuses
58. DOOR NO.2 30 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system (power door lock sys-
tem, security system, auto −door locking
system)
59. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power seats
60. AM1 40 A: “HTR”, “CIG”, “GAUGE”,
“RAD NO.2”, “ECU −IG”, “WIP”, “WSH”
and “4WD” fuses
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1. PWR NO.5 30 A: Power door lock sys-
tem, back door lock system
Fuses (type C)
62. RR HEATER 30 A: Rear air condition-
ing system
63. DEFOG 40 A: Back window defogger
64. HEATER 50 A: Front air conditioning
system
65. AIR SUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension system
66. TOWING R/B 60 A: Trailer brake con-
troller, trailer lights (tail lights), trailer
sub battery

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Publication No. OM34431U
Part No. 01999-34431
Printed in Japan 01−0409 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 162 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 384 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If you cannot increase the engine speed 388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 399 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 415 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 337 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
100 L (26.4 gal., 22.0 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 427 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 431 through 439.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 460.
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