2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA TRAILER TOWING

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Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, vehicletovehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the ve-
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.
Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room befo-
re changing lanes.
In order to maintain engine braking effi-
ciency, do not use overdrive.
Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30C [85 F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” on page 248 in
Section 4.
Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in “P”. Avoid park-
ing on a slope with a trailer, but if it
cannot be avoided, do so only after
performing the following:
1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.

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When restarting out after parking on a
slope:1. With the transmission in “P” position, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blo cks.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
289 in Section 72 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
Avoid lengthy warmup idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
Keep the automatic transmission
overdrive turned on when engine
braking is not required. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” on page 133 in Section
16.)
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer

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Engine compartment
5. HLP LL 10 A (with daytime runninglight system): Lefthand headlight (low
beam)
6. CDS FAN 25 A: Electric cooling fan
7. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
9. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
10. ETCS 15 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
Instrument panel
11. EFI NO.1 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electric throttle control
system
12. HLP RH 15 A (without daytime run- ning light system): Righthand head-
light
13. TOWING 30 A: Trailer lights (stop
lights, turn signal lights, tail lights,
backup lights)
14. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system 15. DRL 7.5 A (with daytime running
light system): Multiplex communication
system (power door lock system, secu-
rity system, autodoor locking system,
automatic light control system, head-
light delay off system, tail light auto
cut system, illuminated entry system,
daytime running light system)
HLP LH 15 A (without daytime run-
ning light system): Lefthand head-
light
16. AM2 30 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, electronic
throttle control system, “IGN 1” and
“IGN 2” fuses
17. TURNHAZ 20 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
18. RAD NO.3 20 A: Car audio system
19. HORN 10 A: Horns
20. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system

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Rear view mirrorsFolding 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof luggage carrier 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Seat adjustment precautions
Front seats 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt comfort guide 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt extender 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
Cleaning 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt precautions 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt pretensioners 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater switches 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second seat 40,41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and maintenance 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side door locks
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors
Automatic locking and unlocking functions 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare fuse 298 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare tire 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS driver and front
passenger airbags 68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side and curtain shield airbags 75 . . . . .
SRS warning light 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 245 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Tilt steering wheel 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column lock 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer 118 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 110,112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 119 . . . .
Overdrive 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 117 . . . . . . . .
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Tachometer 124
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Theft deterrent system 29
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Theft prevention labels 224
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Third seats 45
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Threeway catalytic converter 216
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Tiedown hooks 206
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Tilt steering wheel 103
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Tires Changing
249
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Flat tire 249
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Rotation 290
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Spare 250
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Tire information 288,289,290,291,292
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Tools 250
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To w i n g
Dinghy towing 233
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Emergency towing 259
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Emergency towing hook precautions 260
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 257 . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 261 . . . . . . .
Trailer 233
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Traction control system warning light 125
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Trailer towing 233
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Trip meter 124
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Turn signals 110,112
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Types of tires 224
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Unengaged “Park” warning light 125 . . . . . . . .
Uniform tire quality grading 318 . . . . . . . . . . . .