capacity TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G User Guide

244 2-5. Driving information
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).
CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
●Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR or GAWR can cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injuries.
● To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
● The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stabil-
ity, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Speed limit for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not tow the vehicle with the temporary spare tire installed.
■ Hitches
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.

458 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2 All season tiresAll season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 229)
■Initializing the tire pr essure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflati on pressure adjusted to the specified
level.
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire in flation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in se veral minutes. However, in the fol-
lowing cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will
not operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not flash 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute and then stays on after driving for about
20 minutes.

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Maintenance and care
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or
1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be mi sleading. In addition, tire infla-
tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride
and handling.
●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal
for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.
CAUTION
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and result in an accident
causing death or serious injury.
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resu lting from overheated tires
●Poor sealing of the tire bead
●Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
●A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards

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Maintenance and care
Wheels
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters (except for spare tire) that allow the tire pressure
warning system to provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire
inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitte rs must be installed. (P. 455)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of
handling control.
■ Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and offset.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
Toyota does not recommend using:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
■ Aluminum wheel precautions
●Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 100 miles (160 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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Vehicle specifications
Weight
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 544)
*2: Without towing package
*3: With towing package
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemVehicle capacity weight
(Occupants+luggage)
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)
UCK60L-GKASKA
4.7L V8
(2UZ-FE) engine 2WD
1215 lb. (550 kg)6300 lb. (2855 kg)*2
7800 lb. (3535 kg)*3
UCK60L-GKALKA1240 lb. (560 kg)6200 lb. (2810 kg)*2
7700 lb. (3490 kg)*3
UCK65L-GKASKA
4WD
1275 lb. (575 kg)6000 lb. (2720 kg)*2
7500 lb. (3400 kg)*3
UCK65L-GKALKA1300 lb. (585 kg)5600 lb. (2540 kg)*2
7100 lb. (3220 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTSKA
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
1310 lb. (590 kg)8300 lb. (3760 kg)*2
10000 lb. (4535 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTLKA1330 lb. (600 kg)8200 lb. (3715 kg)*2
9500 lb. (4305 kg)*3
USK60L-GKTZKA1315 lb. (595 kg)8100 lb. (3670 kg)*2
9100 lb. (4125 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTSKA
4WD
1210 lb. (545 kg)8000 lb. (3625 kg)*2
9600 lb. (4350 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTLKA1230 lb. (555 kg)7900 lb. (3580 kg)*2
9100 lb. (4125 kg)*3
USK65L-GKTZKA1220 lb. (550 kg)7800 lb. (3535 kg)*2
8800 lb. (3990 kg)*3

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Engine
Fuel
Model2UZ-FE, 3UR-FE
Type 8-cylinder V-type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
3.70 
3.31 in. (94.0  84.0 mm)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
3.70  4.02 in. (94.0  102.0 mm)
Displacement 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
284.5 cu.in. (4664 cm3)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
345.4 cu.in. (5663 cm
3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)

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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
*: 5W-30 is an oil that provides
optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its
operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better
suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme
load condition.
Oil capacity
drain and refill
(Reference) With filter
Without filter 6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp.qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the grade and
viscosity shown below.
Outside temperature

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5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
Oil viscosity
●The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its
operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better
suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme
load condition.
Oil capacity
drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter 7.4 qt. (7.0 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)
6.9 qt. (6.6 L, 5.8 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the grade and
viscosity shown below.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
4.7 L V8
(2UZ-FE)
engine
13.3 qt. (12.6 L, 11.0 Imp.qt.)
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE)
engine Vehicles without towing package
14.5 qt. (13.7 L, 12.0 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
15.4 qt. (14.6 L, 12.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Make DENSO NGK
Gap
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
Make DENSO
Gap SK20R11
IFR6A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.51 Imp.qt.)
Rear
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.14 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
is filled in your Toyota vehicle at
factory fill. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil”
or an equivalent of matching quality to
satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.