tow TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the ala rm may activate
and doors locked. ( P. 8 5 )
2 Open the hood ( P.464) and
fuse box cover.
Push claw to completely release
the lock, and them lift up the cover.
3 Open the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover.
4 Remove the engine cover.
Lift the edge of the cover to disen-
gage the fixed pins, and then pull
the cover towards you to remove it.
5 Connect a positive jumper cabl e clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
If the vehicle 12-volt
batter y is discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem

5467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the rear
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the rear
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Try the followings.
●Turn off the TRAC
(  P.383)
●Using the rear d ifferential lock*
( P.372)
●Switching the front-wheel drive
control switch* ( P.369)
●Using Crawl Control* ( P.373)
●Using Multi-terrain Select*
( P.377)*: If equipped
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

5558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
18-inch tires (type A)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
18-inch tires (type B)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size265/70R18 116T, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) (spare)
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/70R18 116T, 265/70R18 116T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

5568-1. Specifications
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18-inch tires (type C)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
20-inch tires
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
22-inch tires
Tire size285/65R18 116T, 265/70R18 116T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/60R20 112H, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size20  8J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/50R22 112H, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
42 psi (290 kPa, 2.9 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)

5768-2. Customization
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*1: If equipped
*2: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to operate
cannot be turned off.
*3: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( P.136)
*4: When the towing hitch is installe d, Hands Free Power Back Door does
not work.
■Power windows and moon roof* or panoramic moon
roof
*( P.174, 177, 180)
*: If equipped
Power back door open oper-
ation when the back door
opener switch is pressed
OnOff––O
Back door closing assistOnOff––O
Hands Free Power Back
Door
*1, 4OnOff–OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
Side windows open warning
functionOnOff——O
Sliding roof open warning
functionOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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599Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 406Air conditioning filter ............. 487
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 406
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 410
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 382Warning light ........................ 511
Acoustic vehicle alerting system ................................................. 77
Adaptive Variable Suspension System (AVS) ........................ 383
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 231
AI-SHIFT .................................. 218
Air conditioning filter ............. 487
Air conditioning system ........ 406 Air conditioning filter ............. 487
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 406
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 410
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 413
Air suspension ....................... 363
Airbags ...................................... 37 Airbag operating conditions.... 39
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 42
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 40
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 42
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 47
General airbag precautions .... 42
Locations of airbags ............... 37 Modification and disposal of air-
bags......................................45
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................40
Side airbag precautions..........42
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............40
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................42
SRS airbags ...........................37
SRS warning light .................510
Alarm .........................................84 Warning buzzer ....................509
Ambient lights.........................418
Anchor brackets ... ..............56, 67
Antennas (smart key system)139
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................382Warning light......................... 511
Approach warning ..................282
Armrest ......... ......................... ..433
Assist grips .............................433
Audio system-linked display .100
AUTO LSD system ..................371
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................406
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................229
Automatic High Beam ............231
Automatic light control system ...............................................228
Automatic transmission.........217 If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................218
S mode .................................219
TOW HAUL switch................217
Auxiliary boxes .......................424
Average fuel economy .............99
Average vehicle speed ...........100
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen- sion System) .........................383

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Alphabetical Index601
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power window lock switch.... 176
Power window precautions .. 175
Rear door child-protectors.... 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions......................... 494
Seat belt extender precautions ............................................. 30
Seat belt precautions ............. 53
Child-protectors .. ................... 118
Cleaning .......................... 450, 453 Aluminum wheel ornaments . 450
Aluminum wheels ................. 450
Digital Rear-view Mirror........ 165
Exterior ................................. 450
Interior .................................. 453
Radar sensor........................ 245
Seat belts ............................. 453
Clock ......................................... 93
Coat hooks .............................. 434
Condenser .............................. 469
Console box ............................ 424
Console box light ................... 418
Consumption screen.............. 108
Coolant .................................... 468 Checking .............................. 468
Cooling system ...................... 468 Engine overheating .............. 543
Coussins gonflables Modification et é limination en fin
de vie des coussins gonflables ........................................... 593
Crawl Control .......................... 373
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 275
Cup holders ............................ 422
Current fuel consumption ....... 99
Curtain shield airbags ............. 37
Customizable features ........... 570D
DAC ..........................................380
Daytime running light system228
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............498
Deck divider ............................426
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....408
Rear window.........................408
Windshield ............................407
Differential ...............................554
Digital Rear-view Mirror .........160
Dimension ...............................548
Dinghy towing ......................... 211
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........275
Head-up display ...................104
Intuitive parking assist ..........294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....267
Multi-information display.........97
Warning messages ...............519
Display change button .............95
Distance until next engine oil change .....................................95
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...457
Door courtesy lights...............418
Door lock Back door .............................122
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........ 113

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Alphabetical Index603
If you have a flat tire ............. 523
If you lose your keys ............ 534
If you think something is wrong........................................... 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 546
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 505
If your vehicle overheats ...... 543
Engine ..................................... 550 ACC...................................... 215
Compartment ....................... 465
How to start the hybrid system........................................... 212
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
Overheating.......................... 543
Power switch ........................ 212
Engine coolant ....................... 468 Capacity ............................... 552
Checking .............................. 468
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 401
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................... 93
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 551
Checking .............................. 466
Warning light ........................ 510
Engine oil pressure gauge ...... 93
Engine switch (power switch)212 Auto power off function ........ 216
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 215
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
Starting the hybrid system.... 212 Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con-
trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............383
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............383
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................383 Warning light......................... 511
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8
F
Flat tire.....................................523 Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................476
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........553
Brake ....................................554
Washer .................................470
Fog light Replacing light bulbs ............498
Switch ...................................231
Footwell lights ........................418
Four-wheel drive system .......369
Front fog light Replacing light bulbs ............498
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................47
Front seats ..............................144 Adjustment ...........................144
Cleaning ...............................453
Correct driving posture ...........27
Driving position memory .......152
Head restraints .....................155
Memory recall function .........154
Power easy access system ..152
Seat heaters ....... ..................415
Seat position memory...........152
Seat ventilators.....................415

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Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)...... 261 Operation ............................. 261
Warning lights....................... 512
Warning messages............... 271
Language (multi-information dis- play) ....................................... 101
LATCH anchors ........................ 64
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 464
Hood lock release lever........ 464
Shift lever ............................. 218
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wiper lever ........................... 235
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 498
Lights Ambient lights....................... 419
Automatic High Beam system........................................... 231
Fog light switch .................... 231
Headlight switch ................... 228
Interior lights................. 418, 419
Luggage compartment light 125, 129
Personal lights...................... 419
Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
Trailering light ....................... 173
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Vanity lights .......................... 440
Wattage ................................ 557
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 261 Operation ............................. 261
Warning lights....................... 512
Warning messages............... 271 Luggage compartment features
...............................................425Bed hooks ............................425
Deck divider..........................426
Luggage compartment light 125, 129
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..462
General maintenance ...........457
Maintenance data .................548
Maintenance requirements ...456
Malfunction indicator lamp ....510
Manual headlight leveling dial ...............................................230
Menu icons ................................98
Meter Boost Meter ............................96
Clock ......................................93
Engine oil pressure gauge......93
Hybrid Power Meter ................96
Indicators ................................91
Instrument panel light control .96
Meter control switches............98
Meters ....................................93
Multi-information display.........97
Pitch and roll gauges ..............96
Settings ................................101
Tow gauges ............................96
Voltmeter ................................93
Warning lights .................89, 509
Warning messages ...............519
Meter control switches.............98

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Alphabetical Index607
MirrorsDigital Rear-view Mirror........ 160
Inside rear view mirror.......... 159
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers .................................... 408
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Vanity mirrors ....................... 440
Mode select switch TOW HAUL switch ............... 220
Moon roof .......................... ...... 177
Multi-information display......... 97 Audio system-linked display . 100
Changing the display.............. 98
Driving informatio n display ..... 99
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 275
Fuel economy......................... 99
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 99
Intuitive parking assist .......... 294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 267
Menu icons ............................. 98
Meter control switches ........... 98
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 100
Settings ................................ 101
Tire pressure ........................ 476
Trailer settings ...................... 102
Vehicle information display... 100
Warning messages............... 519
Multi-terrain Moni tor .............. 352
Automatic display mode ....... 355
Camera switch ..................... 352
Function ............................... 353
Menu button ......................... 353
Multi-terrain Monitor precautions ........................................... 362
Screen display and functions355
Things you should know....... 362
Multi-terrain Select ................. 377N
Navigation system-linked display .......................................100, 104
O
Odometer...................................95
Odometer and trip meter display Display change button ............95
Display items ..........................95
Off-road precautions ..............398
Oil Differential oil ........................554
Engine oil..............................551
Transfer oil............................553
Opener Back door .....................124, 126
Hood .....................................464
Opening the fuel tank cap ....241
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ...........................170
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....286
Folding..................................171
Mirror position me mory.........152
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................................408
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................301
Outside temperature ........93, 107
Overheating.............................543