immobilizer 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
3Before driving

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For safety and security
For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore 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 sys tem ........83
Alarm.............................. 84

831-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
■Certification
 P.618
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

1413-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
while the vehicle is not in operation
for a long time.
●In the following situations, the
smart key system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2
m) of the outside of the vehicle for
10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not
been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors canno t be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door.
In this case, take hold of the
driver’s door handle, or use the
wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to
battery-saving mode
●When battery-saving mode is set,
battery depletion is minimized by
stopping the electronic key from
receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is
set, the smart key system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press
any of the electronic key buttons.
●Electronic keys that will not be
used for long periods of time can
be set to the battery-saving mode
in advance.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping:
 P.535)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airpo rt or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio,
cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication
device
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is c overed by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wirel ess keys (that
emit radio waves) are being used
nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another electronic key or a wire- less key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal
digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint wit h a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are
attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed
near a battery charger or elec-
tronic devices

2124-2. Driving procedures
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4-2.Driving procedures
1Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.222)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
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Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P. 8 3 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●When starting th e hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -31°F [-35°C])
under the influenc e of the outside
temperature, it ma y not be possi-
ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase, etc.
●When the outside temperature is
extremely cold, the hybrid system
may be started by starter motor.
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.535)
 There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.83)
 The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure
is available to start the hybrid
system. ( P.533)
 The temperature of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
be extremely low (below
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with
a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire.
Driving even a short distance with
a flat tire can damage the tire and
the wheel beyond repair.
■Driving with tire chains and
the temporary spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the tempo-
rary spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-
cle body and adversely affect driv-
ing performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object
caught between the tire and the
vehicle underbody.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter
when replaci ng the tire. (P.478)
If the hybrid system
will not star t
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed. ( P.212)

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Alphabetical Index605
Hybrid Power Meter ................. 96
Hybrid system .......................... 75Acoustic vehicle alerting system............................................. 77
Emergency shut off system .... 81
High voltage components....... 78
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 532
Power (ignition) switch ......... 212
Regenerative braking ............. 76
Starting the hybrid system.... 212
Warning lights....................... 510
Hybrid System Indicator .. 99, 107
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Identification Vehicle.................................. 549
Ignition switch (power switch) ............................................... 212Auto power off function ........ 216
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 215
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
Starting the hybrid system.... 212
Immobilizer system .................. 83
Indicators .................................. 91
Initialization Items to initialize................... 581
Parking Support Brake ......... 311
Power back door .................. 131
Power windows .................... 174
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 478
Inside rear view mirror........... 159
Instrument panel light control. 96
Intercooler ............................... 469 Intercooler coolan
t .................468
Capacity ...............................552
Checking ..............................468
Interior lights...........................418 Wattage ................................557
Interior lights list . ...................418
Intuitive parking assist...........294 Enabling/disabling the system...........................................294
Function................................294
Warning lights .......................512
Warning message.................296
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Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............181
Moon roof .............................177
Panoramic moon r oof ...........181
Power back door ..................129
Power running boards ..........120
Power windows ....................174
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Keyless entry Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........ 113
Keys ......................................... 112 Battery-saving function .........140
Electronic key ....................... 112
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................535
If you lose your keys.............534
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ................ 115, 139
Mechanical key..................... 112
Power switch ........................212
Replacing the battery ...........493
Warning buzzer ....................140
Wireless remote control........ 113
Knee airbags .............................37

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Power switch ........................ 212
Power window switches ....... 174
Rear differential lock system 372
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch........................................... 408
Rear window wipe r and washer
switch ................................. 239
Seat heater switches ............ 415
Seat ventilator switches ....... 415
“SOS” button .......................... 70
Tilt and telescopic steering con- trol switch ........................... 158
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 479
TOW HAUL switch ............... 220
Trailer brake cont rol switch .. 388
Trailering light switch ............ 173
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 275
VSC OFF switch................... 384
Window lock switch .............. 176
Windshield defogger switch . 407
Windshield wiper and washer switch ................................. 235
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........................................... 411
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Tail lights Light switch .......................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
The Secondary Collision Brake ............................................... 383
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................ 83 Tire inflation pres
sure ............484
Maintenance data .................555
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................476
Warning light.........................514
Tire information ......................560 Glossary ...............................564
Size ......................................561
Tire identification number .....561
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 562
Tire pressure display .............476
Tire pressure warning system ...............................................476Function................................476
Initializing..............................478
Installing tire p ressure warning
valves and transmitters ......478
Registering ID codes ............480
Selecting wheel set ..............482
Warning light.........................514
Tires .........................................474 Chains ..................................403
Checking ..............................474
If you have a flat tire .............523
Inflation pressure ..................484
Information ......... ..................560
Replacing .............................523
Rotating tires ........................476
Size ......................................555
Snow tires.............................401
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................476
Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................476
Warning light.........................514
Tools ........................................523
Top tether strap ........................67
Tow gauges ...............................96
TOW HAUL switch ..................220

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and
Saipan
Smart key system and immobilizer system