fuel consumption TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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Owners Manual_USA_M0C043_enTABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................
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Reading this manual ................ 11
How to search .......................... 12
Pictorial index .......................... 14
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 26
For safe driving ................ 27
Seat belts ......................... 29
SRS airbags ..................... 37
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 47
Exhaust gas precautions.. 52
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 53
Child restraint systems..... 54
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 70
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .... 75
Hybrid system precautions ....................................... 78
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 83
Alarm................................ 842-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 88
Gauges and meters .......... 93
Multi-information display... 97
Head-up display ............ 104
Fuel consumption information .................................... 108
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 112
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 115
Power running boards ... 119
Back door ...................... 122
Glass hatch ................... 137
Smart key system .......... 139
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 144
Rear seats ..................... 145
Driving position memory 152
Head restraints .............. 155
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 158
Inside rear view mirror ... 159
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 160
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 170
1For safety and security
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 88
Gauges and meters ....... 93
Multi-information display 97
Head-up display .......... 104
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................ 108

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to display fuel consump-
tion data in various forms.
■Fuel economy
Use the displayed values as a ref-
erence only.
Distance to empty
Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel. ( P.100)
Current fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous current fuel
consumption.
Average fuel economy (after
reset)
To reset the average fuel economy
display, press and hold the
meter control switch.
The average fuel economy dis-
play can be changed in .
( P.101)
 Average fuel economy (after
start)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start.
Average fuel economy (after refuel)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the vehicle was
refueled.
■Hybrid System Indica-
tor/Distance to empty
 Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engi ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle
within the Eco area, more Eco-
friendly driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
 Distance to empty
Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel. ( 
P.100)
■Distance to empty
●This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consump-
Content of driving infor-
mation

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Vehicle status information and indicators
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance
driven since hybrid system start
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since hybrid system start
*
*
: These items are reset each time the hybrid system stops.
 “Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the
average vehicle speed since the
display was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance
driven since the display was
reset
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since the display was reset
*
*
: To reset, display the desired item
and press and hold the meter
control switch.
■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of
each tire.
■Meter display settings that
can be changed
 Language
Select to change the language dis-
played.
 Units
Select to change t he units of mea-
sure displayed.
 Meter Type
Select to change the main dial type
to speedometer or tachometer.
 (Driving information dis-
play settings)
• Fuel economy display
Select to change the average fuel
consumption display between after
start/after reset/after refuel.
(  P. 9 9 )
 (Audio settings)
Select to displa y/not display the
audio system linked display.
 (Vehicle information dis-
play settings)
Select to change the displayed con-
tent of the following:
• Drive information type
Select to change the drive informa-
tion type display between after
start/after reset.
• Drive information items
Select to set the first and second
items of the drive information dis-
play to any of the following: aver-
age vehicle
speed/distance/elapsed time.
 Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up
displays for each relevant system.
Multi-information display off
Select to turn the multi-information
display off.
To turn the multi-information display
on again, press any of the meter
control switches.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.
Settings display

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■Outside temperature display
●When the ambient temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the low outside temperature
indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds and the out-
side temperature display will turn
off. In this case, the display will be
displayed again when the outside
temperature becomes approxi-
mately 41°F (5°C) or higher.
●In the following situations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change:
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25
km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” is displayed, the system
may be malfunction ing. Take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■Current fuel consumption
screen
1 Select on the main
menu.
2 Select “Trip information”.
If a screen other than “Current” is
displayed, select “Current”.
Average vehicle speed since
the hybrid system was
started.
Trip range
Fuel consumption
information
Fuel consumption informa-
tion can be displayed on the
multimedia system.
Consumption

1092-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Elapsed time since the hybrid
system was started.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Current fuel consumption
Resetting the consumption
data
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference. The
image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■History fuel consumption
screen
1 Select on the main
menu.
2 Select “Trip information”.
If a screen other than “History” is
displayed, select “History”.
Latest fuel consumption Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Previous fuel consumption
record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference. The
image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the average fuel consump-
tion by selecting “Update” to mea-
sure the current fuel consumption
again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be
deleted by selecting “Clear data”.
■Trip range
Displays the estimated maximum
distance that can be driven with the
quantity of fuel remaining.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.

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■Total load capacity and seating
capacity
These details are also described on
the tire and loading information
label. ( P.555)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to
the tires, but also degrade steer-
ing and braking ability, resulting in
an accident.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger-and-
load-carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer can have an
adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, dura-
bility, and fuel consumption.
For your safety and the
safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or
trailer. You must also
ensure that you are using
appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equip-
ment has been installed
correctly and used prop-
erly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and
braking performance are
affected by trailer stability,
brake performance and set-
ting, trailer brakes, the hitch
and hitch systems.
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the
vehicle in accordance with
your trailer’s characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

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4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (P.366)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within
Eco area. ( P.99)
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. When using the air condi-
tioning system, etc., the hybrid
battery (traction battery) power
is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
Hybrid Electric Vehi-
cle driving tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays

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Driving
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater. Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
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■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and ou tside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
■When the outside temperature
exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air
conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air condi-
tioning power consumption, the air
conditioning system may switch to
recirculated air mode automati-
cally.
This may also reduce fuel con-
sumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected
as a default mode when the power
switch is turned to ON.
It is possible to switch to outside air
mode at any time by pressing the
outside air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning the cooling and
dehumidification function on will
dehumidify the air from the outlets
and defog the windshield effec-
tively.
●If you turn the cooling and dehu-
midification function off, the win-
dows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to a ny setting except
off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to c ool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature
is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the
inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●In order to suppr ess odors that
occur when the air conditioning
system starts, the air flow mode
may change to blow air to the feet
or air may stop blowing for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-