heater TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Downhill assist control sys-tem .............................. 380
Driving assist systems .. 382
Trailer brake controller .. 388
Trailer Backup Guide .... 391
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips............................... 396
Off-road precautions ..... 398
Winter driving tips ......... 401
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 406
Rear automatic air condition- ing system ................... 413
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 415
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 418
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 421
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 425
5-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 428
Garage door opener...... 4416-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 450
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 453
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 456
General maintenance .... 457
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 460
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 462
Hood .............................. 464
Engine compartment ..... 465
12-volt battery................ 471
Tires .............................. 474
Tire inflation pressure .... 484
Wheels .......................... 486
Air conditioning filter ...... 487
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent and filter ............... 489
Electronic key battery .... 493
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 495
Light bulbs ..................... 498
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

23Pictorial index
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■ Interior
SRS airbags .................................................... ...................... P.37
Floor mats..................................................... ........................ P.26
Front seats .................................................... ...................... P.144
Second seats ................................................... ................... P.145
Third seats .................................................... ...................... P.145
Head restraints ................................................ ................... P.155
Seat belts ..................................................... ......................... P.29
Inside lock buttons ............................................ ................ P.118
Console box ....................................................................... P.424
Cup holders .................................................... .................... P.422
Bottle holders ................................................. .................... P.423
Assist grip .................................................... ...................... P.433
Rear seat heaters/seat ventilators control switch
*......... P.417

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vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope,
the engine is stopped
* and the
electric motor (traction motor) is
used.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P. 7 6 )
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.
■Regenerative braking
●In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with
the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
• The brake pedal is depressed while driving with t he shift lever in
D or S.
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically. However, it may
not stop automatic ally in the follow-
ing conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
●When the “TOW HA UL” switch is
on
●When the “MTS” switch is on
●When the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4H” or “4L”
●When the hood is opened during
“READY” indicator is illuminated
●When the shift lever is shifted to S
Depending on the circumstances,
the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
battery does not need to be charged
from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16
km). If the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes fully discharged
and you are unabl e to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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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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Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....................... 406
Rear automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 413
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.................................. 415
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 418
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features 421
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 425
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features . 428
Garage door opener.... 441

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Interior features
■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets (side ceiling)
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
2 Turn the knob fully to the
back of the vehicle to close
the vent.
To close the vent, move the knob
rearward.
*: If equipped
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
 Front seat heaters/Rear
seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Front seat ventilators/Rear
seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the seat
upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)

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■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped)
Turns heated steering wheel
on/off When the heated steering
wheel is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the heated steering
wheel switch.
■Front seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators
Adjust the front seat heater
temperature level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (red) light up
during operation.
Adjust the front seat ventila-
tor fan speed level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicato r (blue) light up
during operation.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Operating instructions

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■Rear seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators (if equipped) Adjust the rear seat heater
temperature level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicato r (red) light up
during operation.
Adjust the rear seat ventilator
fan speed level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (blue) light up
during operation.
■The heated steering wheel, seat
heaters and seat ventilators can
be used when
The power swit ch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.

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stable power supply
●Devices that require a constant
power supply from the power out-
let, such as a device with a timer.
■When the power supply func-
tion cannot be used
If the “AC120V” switch is pressed
but the switch indicator does not illu-
minate, the protection circuit may
have operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate
procedures as follows.
●Disconnect the plug of each
device from the p ower outlets,
check that the total power con-
sumption of all devices to be con-
nected to the power outlets,
reconnect the devices and then
press the “AC120V” switch again.
●Disconnect the plug of each
device from the p ower outlets,
check that the devices are not
malfunctioning, reconnect the
devices and then press the
“AC120V” switch again.
●If the temperature inside the vehi-
cle is high, such as after the vehi-
cle has been parked under the
sun, move the vehicle to a shaded
area, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to sufficiently cool the interior,
and then press the “AC120V”
switch again.
If the power outlets cannot be used
even after performing the appropri-
ate procedures above, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●If any electrical device has mal-
functioned, park the vehicle in a
safe location and turn the
“AC120V” switch off.
●If the protection f unction activates
and power is cut, perform the fol-
lowing procedure.
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and set the parking brake.
2 Ensure that the shift lever is in P
or N. 3
Check that the power consumed
by the electrical devices is within
400 W and any device has not
malfunctioned.
4 Press the “AC120V” switch.
If the inside of the vehicle is hot,
open the windows to lower the tem-
perature and turn the switch back on
once the inside of the vehicle
reaches a normal temperature. If
following the procedure above does
not restore power, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■For safe use
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not use devices such as the
following when driving:
• Devices which cannot be prop- erly secured within the vehicle.
• Devices which may distract the driver and be a hindrance to
safe driving, such as a TV, DVD
player, etc.
• Unsecured devices which gen- erate heat, such as a toaster,
microwave, electric heater, elec-
tric kettle, coffee maker, etc., as
they may cause burns or a fire
in the case of sudden braking or
an accident.
• Devices which may fall under the pedals and prevent the
brake pedal from being
depressed.

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WARNING
●Do not use devices which pro-
duce steam while the windows
are closed. Doing so may cause
the windows to fog up, reducing
visibility and making it difficult to
drive safely. Also, the steam
may damage or negatively
affect other devices. If the
device must be used, stop the
vehicle and open the windows
before use.
●Do not use damaged electronic
devices. The power supply
function may not be able to be
used.
●Do not disconnect the plug of a
device while your hands are wet
or insert a pin or other object
into the pow er outlet. Also, if a
liquid or snow is on the power
outlet, dry the outlet before
using it.
●Do not attempt to modify, disas-
semble or repair a power outlet.
For information on repairs, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not let children touch the
power outlets.
●Keep the power outlets free of
dust and foreign matter. Also,
regularly clean the power outlet.
●If the plug of a device fits
loosely in a pow er outlet, even
though it is fully inserted,
replace the power outlet. For
information on replacement,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Using the power outlets while
parked or stopped
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may lead to an
accident, possibly resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the hybrid system
is operating and a device is con-
nected to a power outlet.
●Do not place luggage or get
near the vicinit y of the tailpipe.
●Make sure that the hood is
closed. Do not put your head or
hands anywhere inside the
engine room, as the cooling
fans may operate suddenly. If
too close, hands and clothing
(especially a tie, scarf, etc.) may
get caught in a fan.
●Do not stop the vehicle near
objects which burn easily.
●Install and use appropriately
related devices to make air sup-
ply and exhaust ventilation pos-
sible in places where ventilation
is bad, such as within garages,
and places where the vehicle is
surrounded (places where snow
accumulates).
●Do not use in places where ven-
tilation is bad, such as within
garages where there are no air
supply and exhaust ventilation
devices, and places where the
vehicle is surrounded (places
where snow accumulates, etc.).
●Do not use the power outlets if
the vehicle has a vehicle cover
installed.
●Do not sleep in the vehicle while
using devices such as an elec-
tric heater.
■Devices to be connected
●Read the instruction manual
included with the electronic
device being used and observe
the precautions that are stated
regarding the product.
●Do not use when the power plug
or electronic device are dam-
aged.