TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 9 4 )
enters the red zone o r a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out f rom under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition ing sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under th e hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler ) away from
the fans and belts.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap wh ile the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine cool ant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sa nd or dust,
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.

5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. ( P. 316)
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions ar e hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 324)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer
Sway Control.
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WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects 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 t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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P. 477)

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Vehicle specifications8
SEQUOIA_OM_USA_OM0C021U_20MY8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 518
Fuel information ................ 529
Tire information ................. 532
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 544
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 555

5188-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*: Unladen vehicle
Dimensions
Overall length205.1 in. (5210 mm)
Overall width79.9 in. (2030 mm)
Overall height*77.0 in. (1955 mm)
Wheelbase122.0 in. (3100 mm)
TreadFront67.9 in. (1725 mm)
Rear69.1 in. (1755 mm)

5198-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 5 2 0 )
Weight
Model code*1EngineDriving
system
Vehicle capac- ity weight
(Occupants
+luggage)TWR*
(Trailer weight + cargo)
USK60L-
GKTSKA
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE) engine 2WD
1320 lb.
(600 kg) 7400 lb.
(3357 kg)
USK60L-
GKTLKA 1305 lb.
(590 kg) 7200 lb.
(3266 kg)
USK60L-
GKTZKA 1320 lb.
(600 kg)
USK65L-
GKTSKA
4WD1290 lb.
(585 kg) 7100 lb.
(3220 kg)
USK65L-
GKTLKA 1250 lb.
(565 kg)
USK65L-
GKTZKA 1265 lb.
(575 kg) 7000 lb.
(3175 kg)
*:This model meets the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of
SAE International per SAE J2807.

5208-1. Specifications
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier
for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for you r
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification