2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA battery

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NOTICE

Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.

Add only ªToyota Super Long Life
Coolantº or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non±silicate,
non±amine, non±nitrite, and non±bo-
rate coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. ªToyota Super Long Life
Coolantº is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).

If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.

Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.

Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.

Do not reuse iridium±tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.

Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.

Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.

When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do±it±yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):

ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equiva-
lent
See page 425 in Section 7±2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):

ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non±silicate, non±amine, non±ni-
trite, and non±borate coolant with long±
life hybrid organic acid technology.
ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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Tools:

Funnel (only for adding coolant)
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):

Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:

Warm water

Baking soda

Grease

Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as origi-
nal
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:

Water

Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:

Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:

Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in ªRe-
placing light bulbsº on page 444 in
Section 7±3.)
Tools:

Screwdriver

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DO±IT±YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses442 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7± 3

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.

Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.

Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.

Never ingest electrolyte.

Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.

Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES

If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.

If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.

If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.

If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Ground
cable
Terminals
Hold±down
clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold±down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nutsÐbut do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold±down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery conditionÐ
ÐPrecautionsÐChecking battery exterior

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NOTICE

Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.

When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (ª±º mark) first and rein-
stall it last.

Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.

Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
Ty p e A
Green
Ty p e BClear or
light yellow
White Blue RedDark
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e BCondition
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear or
light
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION

Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.

Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
ÐChecking battery condition Battery recharging precautions

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NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Good Blown
Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
Good Blown
Ty p e C
Checking and replacing fuses

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Oil grade:
API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W±30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With rear heater 14.5 (15.3, 12.8)
Without rear heater 12.8 (13.5, 11.3)
Coolant type:
ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use ªToyota Super Long Life
Coolantº or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non±silicate, non±amine,
non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant with
long±life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long±life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
ªScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ªOwner 's Manual Supplementº. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only ªToyota Genuine ATF WSº (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transmission performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than ªToyota Genuine ATF
WSº may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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38. IGN 2 20 A: Starting system
39. PWR NO.3 20 A: Rear passenger 's
power window (right side)
40. PWR NO.4 20 A: Rear passenger 's
power window (left side)
41. CIG 15 A: Air conditioning systems,
power rear view mirror control, ciga-
rette lighter
42. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Audio/video system,
power outlets, multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, secu-
rity system, auto±door locking system,
automatic light control system, head-
light delay off system, tail light auto
cut system, illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system)
43. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four±wheel drive system
44. STOP 15 A: Stoplights, high±mounted
stoplights, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, vehicle stability control system,
traction control system (two±wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four±wheel drive models), mul-
tiplex communication system
45. OBD 7.5 A: On±board diagnosis sys-
tem46. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights,
glove box light, seat heaters, cigarette
lighter, ashtrays, multi±information dis-
play, audio/video system, gauge and
meters, air conditioning systems
47. PWR NO.1 25 A: Driver 's door lock
system
48. WIP 25 A: Wiper and washers
49. IGN 1 10 A: Charging system
50. SUN ROOF 25 A: Electric moon roof
51. PWR NO.2 25 A: Front passengers'
door lock system
52. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning systems,
electric cooling fan, back window de-
fogger, outside rear view mirror heater
53. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
54. GAUGE 15 A: Back±up lights, seat
heaters, gauge and meters, air condi-
tioning systems
55. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
56. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heatersFuses (type B)
57. MAIN 40 A: Starting system, ªH±LP
RHº, ªH±LP LHº and ªSTAº fuses
58. DOOR NO.2 30 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system (power door lock sys-
tem, security system, auto±door locking
system)
59. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power seats
60. AM1 40 A: ªHTRº, ªCIGº, ªGAUGEº,
ªRAD NO.2º, ªECU±IGº, ªWIPº, ªWSHº
and ª4WDº fuses
61. PWR NO.5 30 A: Power door lock sys-
tem, back door lock system
Fuses (type C)
62. RR HEATER 30 A: Rear air condition-
ing system
63. DEFOG 40 A: Back window defogger
64. HEATER 50 A: Front air conditioning
system
65. AIR SUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension system
66. TOWING R/B 60 A: Trailer brake con-
troller, trailer lights (tail lights), trailer
sub battery