gas type TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

2444-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the engine switch to OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 529
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if re fueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

4036-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 250)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and back window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and back
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger he ater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to g ently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running paral lel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .

5218-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Engine
Model3UR-FE
Ty p e8-cylinder V-type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  4.02 in. (94.0  102.0 mm)
Displacement345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating
(Unleaded gasoline)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
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engi ne will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way ca talytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performan ce
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine k nocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 413 P. 246
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 413P. 527
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 521, 529
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 2 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 522
Engine oil type
P. 522