TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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The rear view & dual side view/wide rear view screen provide sup- port when checking the areas of behind the vehicle and around t he
vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
The screens will be displayed when the shift lever is in R.
Rear view & dual side view
Wide rear view
Rear view & dual side view
Wide rear view button
Clinometer/slip display
WARNING
●The tire position indicator lines and vehicle pos ition indicator lines may
differ from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passen-
gers, cargo weight, road grade, r oad surface conditions, brightness of
the surrounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle whil e con-
firming the safety of your surroundings.
●The image displayed is one that was previously taken at a point approx-
imately 32 ft. (10m) behind the current vehicle position. In cases such
as when objects move after the im age is taken, the image displayed on
the screen may differ from the actual state.
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d degree of incline or indicates a tire slip-
page. ( P.357, 358)
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide line (red)
Show distance in rear of the vehicle.
• Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) fr om the edge of the bumper.
Vehicle width guide lines (blue)
Displays a guide path w hen the vehicle is being backed straight up.
Front tire contact line (blue)
Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.
Rear tire contact line (blue)
Shows guide lines of where the rear tire touches the ground.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
When a sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, the direction of
the vehicle approaching from the r ear is displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Intuitive parking assist
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the app roximate
distance to the obsta cle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
●The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in R.
●For details about the Rear C ross Traffic Alert function. (P.301)
●If the back door is not closed, guide lines will not be display ed. If the guide
lines do not display e ven when the back door is closed, have th e vehicle
inspected at you r Toyota dealer.
P.339
 P.350
WARNING
●The tire position indicator lines and vehicle pos ition indicator lines may
differ from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passen-
gers, cargo weight, road grade, r oad surface conditions, brightness of
the surrounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle whil e con-
firming the safety of your surroundings.
Multi-terrain Monitor pre-
cautions
Things you should know

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*: If equipped
Height control switch
Height control mode select
switch
Operating the switch change
vehicle rear height as follows: Lower
Higher
Vehicle height can be adjusted
only when the hybrid system is
operating.
The selected height mode will
be shown on the electronically
modulated air suspension dis-
play.
The selected mode will flash
while the height mode is being
changed.
■Height modes
 “N” mode (normal mode): For
ordinary driving
Normal height
“HI” mode (high mode): For
driving on bumpy roads 1.6 in.
(40 mm) higher than the nor-
mal height
The “HI” mode is unavailable when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 18
mph (30 km/h).
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds
18 mph (30 km/h), the height will be
adjusted to the normal height auto-
matically.
Electronically modu-
lated air suspension*
The electronically modu-
lated air suspension allows
the driver to control the
vehicle’s height in order to
adjust for driving condi-
tions.
Select the desired height
with the height control
switch.
Height control switch
Selecting vehicle height

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“LO” mode (low mode): For
the ease of egress/ingress
and loading luggage
1.2 in. (30 mm) lo wer than the nor-
mal height
The “LO” mode is unavailable when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph
(12 km/h).
When the vehicles speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h), t he height will be
adjusted to the normal height auto-
matically.
When the height control mode
select switch is pressed, the
vehicle height is fixed at the cur-
rent height.
The “MAN.” indicator is displayed
on the multi-information display and
the automatic leveling function
turned off.
The height can be adjusted by
pressing the height control
switch.
Press the switch again or when the
vehicle’s speed exceeds 18 mph
(30 km/h), the height will be
adjusted to the normal height auto-
matically.
■Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occu-
pants or the luggage load, vehicle
height in any mode is always
adjusted to a fixed height by the
automatic leveling function.
■When “HI” mode is selected
The vehicle height will change to “N”
mode when driving at the speeds of
18 mph (30 km/h).
■When “LO” mode is selected
●The vehicle height will change to
“N” mode when vehicle speed
exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h).
●This mode allows for easy access
to the vehicle (getting in and out)
and easy loading and unloading.
■The electronically modulated
air suspension will not operate
in the following cases:
●The underbody of the vehicle is
touching the surface of the road.
●The area around the suspension
is covered with ice.
The height control indicators will
blink, turn off and then turn on con-
tinuously to indica te that the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension
is not operational.
To re-enable operation, turn off the
hybrid system and then restart it.
■Even if you hear an operating
noise
This does not indicate a problem in
the electronically modulated air sus-
pension.
■The electronically modulated
air suspension failure warning
The warning messag e is displayed
on the multi-information display, and
the electronically modulated air sus-
pension cannot be activated until
the malfunction is corrected.
Stop the hybrid system and start
again. If the warning message turns
off, the system operating correctly. If
the warning message continues to
Disabling the height con-
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be displayed, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
■When the indicator turns on
Indicates a malfunction in the air
suspension system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately. ( P.89,
516)
WARNING
■The electronically modulated
air suspension must be
turned off in the following cir-
cumstances:
Otherwise, the automatic leveling
function may cause the vehicle’s
height to change, and you may
catch part of yo ur body in the
vehicle, resulting in an unex-
pected accident or injury:
●When driving through water
such as shallow streams (Put
the vehicle height in “HI” mode
and turn off the electronically
modulated air suspension. Drive
at 18 mph [30 km/h] or slower.)
●When jacking up the vehicle,
installing tire chains or tying the
vehicle with chains/wires for
transportation via flat bed truck
(Turn the system to the manual
mode and stop the hybrid sys-
tem.)
●When the vehicle must be
towed (Put the vehicle height in
“N” mode and turn the system to
the manual mode.)
●When the vehicle gets stuck
(Turn the system to the manual
mode.)
●When disconnecting a trailer
(Put the vehicle height in “N”
mode and turn the system to the
manual mode.)
■Selecting the correct height
mode
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidents or injury.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to parts of the vehicle, as well
as dangerous handling character-
istics, which may lead to fatal or
injury accidents.
●Before you lower the vehicle’s
height, check under the vehicle
to make sure that no one is
there.
●“HI” mode should only be used
when driving on rough roads, for
example when driving off-road.
Because the vehicle’s center of
gravity will become higher when
in the mode, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning
abruptly, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not select “HI” mode when
you load cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier.
Because the vehicle’s center of
gravity will become higher when
in the mode, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning
abruptly, resulting in an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Be careful in any place where
overhead space is limited.
When changing to a higher mode
or after unloading, the vehicle
height will rise. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
■Do not select “LO” mode
when driving on bumpy
roads.
If the underbody of the vehicle
touches a rugged road surface,
the vehicle ma y be damaged.

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“DRIVE MODE” switch
Mode select switch
Multi-information display
(P.97)
1 Press the “DRIVE MODE”
switch.
The indicator on the switch will
NOTICE
■Do not change the vehicle
height frequently.
The compressor might overheat
and cause the operation to stop.
■When on the extremely
uneven roads with rocks
Sometimes the vehicle height is
not adjusted because it is judged
as uneven road driving.
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.
System components
Selecting the driving
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turn on.
2 Select the driving modes on
the multi-information display
while turning the mode select
switch left and right.
Vehicles without Adaptive
Variable Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
•“ECO” mode
Helps the driver a ccelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteri stics and by con- trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
The “ECO” indicator comes on.
• “SPORT” mode
Assists acceleration response by
controlling the transmission, engine
and steering. Suitable for when pre-
cise handling is desirable, for
example when driving on mountain
roads. The “SPORT” indicator
comes on.
Vehicles with Adaptive Vari-
able Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
• “COMFORT” mode
By controlling the suspension, rid-
ing comfort is further enhanced.
Suitable for city driving. The “COM-
FORT” indicator comes on.
• “ECO” mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve

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Owners Manual_USA_M0C043_enfuel economy through moderate
throttle characteri
stics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
The “ECO” indicator comes on.
• “SPORT S” mode
Assists accelerati on response by
controlling the transmission, engine
and steering. Suitable for when pre-
cise handling is desirable, for
example when driving on mountain
roads. The “SPORT S” indicator
comes on.
• “SPORT S+” mode
Helps to ensure th e controllability
and stability of the vehicle by inte-
grally controlling the steering wheel
and suspensions as well as the
transmission and engine, making it
suitable for sporty driving. The
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on.
• “CUSTOM” mode
Allows you to drive with the power
train, chassis and air conditioning
system functions set to your pre-
ferred settings. Custom mode set-
tings can only be changed on the
drive mode customization display of
multimedia system. The “CUSTOM”
indicator comes on.
■The driving mode select switch
can be operated when
The front-wheel dri ve control switch
is in “2H” and “4H”.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance
fuel efficiency. To improve air condi-
tioning performance, perform the
following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.407)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.366)
■Automatic deactivation of driv-
ing modes:
Driving mode is deactivated or the
driving mode will be changed to nor-
mal mode in the following condi-
tions:
●After turning the power switch off
and then turning it to on
●When the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4L” (4WD models
only)
●When the Multi-terrain Select is
turned on (if equipped)
●When the Downhill assist control
system is turned on (if equipped)
●When the “TOW HAUL” mode or
“TOW+” mode is turned on
■Customization
The Custom mode can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.580)

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“2H” (high speed position,
two-wheel drive)
Use this for norma l driving on dry
hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest
ride and least wear.
“4H” (high speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Use this for drivi ng only on tracks
that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
This position prov ides greater trac-
tion than two-wheel drive.
The “4H” indicat or will come on.
“4L” (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and
traction. Use “4L” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road
driving, and hard
pulling in sand,
mud or deep snow.
The “4L” indicat or will come on.
■Shifting from “2H” to “4H”
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less
than 62 mph (100 km/h).
2 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to
“4H”.
The “4H” indicat or will come on.
■Shifting from “4H” to “2H”
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less
than 62 mph (100 km/h).
2 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to
“2H”.
The “4H” indicator will go off.
■Shifting from “4H” to “4L”
1 Stop the vehicle completely
and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
3 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to
“4L”.
The “4L” indicat or will come on.
Four-wheel drive sys-
tem*
Use the front-wheel drive
control switch to select the
following transfer modes:
Front-wheel drive control
switch
Shifting between “2H”
and “4H”
Shifting between “4H”
and “4L”

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■Shifting from “4L” to “4H”
1 Stop the vehicle completely
and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
3 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to
“4H”.
The “4L” indicator will go off.
■When the front-wheel drive con-
trol switch is shifted to “4L”
VSC is automatically turned off.
■If the “4H” indicator flashes
The transfer mode may not suc-
cessfully change. Drive straight
ahead while accelerating or deceler-
ating, or drive in reverse.
■If the “4H” indicator is ON and
the “4L” indicator continues to
flash
A message will be displayed in the
multi-information display. Follow a
message, shift the shift lever to D or
R and drive the vehicle slowly, then
stop.
■If the “4H” indicator continues
to flash and the “4L” indicator
is ON
A message will be displayed in the
multi-information display. Follow a
message, shift the shift lever to D or
R and drive the vehicle slowly, then
stop.
■If the “4H” indicator is ON and
the “4L” indicator continues to
flash and a buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the
vehicle is moving . Stop the vehicle
completely, shift th e shift lever to N
and make sure that the indicator
stops flashing.
■If the “4H” indicator continues
to flash and the “4L” indicator
is ON and a buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle
completely, shift the shift lever to N
and make sure that the indicator
stops flashing
■If the “4H” and “4L” indicator
flashes rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the
four-wheel drive system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
■Four-wheel drive usage fre-
quency
You should drive in four-wheel drive
for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month. This will assure that the front
drive components are lubricated.
WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive
control switch from “2H” to
“4H” while driving
Never operate the front-wheel
drive control switch if the wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or
spinning before shifting.
■When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before
the “4L” indicator turns on/off, the
transfer mode may not be shifted
completely. The transfer mode
disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift posi-
tion. (At this time, the indicator
blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to
roll even if the automatic trans-
mission is in P. You or someone
else could be seriously injured.
You must complete the shifting of
the transfer mode before placing
transmission in P.