2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA engine

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch off.
The fuses are located in the following places. To check the
fuses, follow the in structions below.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 475) for details about which fuse to check.

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Maintenance and care
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 A/F 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI NO.1 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
4 IG2 MAIN 30 A INJ, MET, IGN fuses
5 L2 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
6 L1 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
7 CDS FAN 25 A Electric cooling fans
8 DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper de-icer
9 TOW TAIL 30 A Trailer lights (tail lights)
10 R2 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat 11 R1 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
12 POWER NO.4 25 A Power windows

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13 FOG15 A Front fog lights
14 STOP 15 AStop lights, high mounted stop-
light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, towing converter
15 TOW BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
16 IMB 7.5 A Engine immobilizer system
17 AM2 7.5 A Starting system
18 TOWING 30 A Towing converter
19 ALT-S 5 A Charging system
20 TURN-HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, towing converter
21 F/PMP 15 A No circuit
22 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electric throttle control sys-
tem
23 MET-B 5 A Gauges and meters
24 AMP 30 AAudio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
25 RAD NO.1 15 A Audio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
26 ECU-B1 7.5 AMultiplex communication system,
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, power outlets, power
front driver’s seat, power tilt and
power telescopic, power back door
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
27 DOME
7.5 AInterior lights, personal lights, van-
ity lights, engine switch light, foot
light, door courtesy lights, acces-
sory meter, power back door,
power third seat
28 HEAD LH 15 ALeft-hand headlight
(high beam)
29 HEAD LL 15 ALeft-hand headlight
(low beam)
30 INJ 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, ignition system
31 MET 7.5 A Gauges and meters
32 IGN 10 ASRS airbag system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, engine
immobilizer system, cruise control
system
33 HEAD RH 15 ARight-hand headlight
(high beam)
34 HEAD RL 15 ARight-hand headlight
(low beam)
35 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, leak detection pump
36 DEF I/UP 5 A No circuit
37 AIR SUS NO.2 7.5 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
38 SPARE 5 A Spare fuse
39 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
40 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
41 AIR SUS 50 AElectronically modulated air sus-
pension system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information .... 496If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 496
If you think something is wrong ............................. 501
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 502
Event data recorder ......... 503 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 505
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 505
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 514
If you have a flat tire......... 519
If the engine will not start ................................ 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 530
If you lose your keys ........ 531
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 532
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 539

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the groun d must be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front wheel drive control switch in 2WD.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■ Emergency towing eyelet precautions
● Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not loose.
● Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
● Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
● To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the
ACC position, shift the shift lever
to N and put the front wheel drive
control switch in 2WD.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.