oil level TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. Specifications ................... 542Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 542
Fuel information ................. 555
Tire information .................. 558
6-2. Customization .................. 569 Customizable features ....... 569
Items to initialize................. 573
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 576
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 577
Abbreviation list........................ 582
Alphabetical index .................... 584
What to do if... ........................... 592
6Vehicle specifications
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 449)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 446)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 445)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 440)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 448)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
P. 446)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( P. 452)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 449)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 446)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 445)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 440) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 472)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compar tment
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 452)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 440)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 445)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 440)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 446)
Fuse box ( P. 472)
Battery ( P. 449)
Radiator ( P. 446)
Condenser ( P. 446)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 448)

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Maintenance and care
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (
P. 452)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 440)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 445)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 440)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 446)
Fuse box ( P. 472)
Battery ( P. 449)
Radiator ( P. 446)
Condenser ( P. 446)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 448)

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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
Low
Full

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5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel

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Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE) engine
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
*: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engineoil may be used. However,
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature

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Maintenance and care
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How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown.
2. While pressing the trip meter reset button ( P. 157), turn the engine
switch on.
Without multi-information display
3. Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
With multi-information display
3. Continue to press and hold the button until “MAINT REQD RESET MODE COMPLETE” appears on the multi-information display.