2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA fuel type

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 47
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats ............................ 51
Driving position memory system ................................ 61
Head restraints ..................... 64
Seat belts ............................. 67
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 77
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 79
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
Roof luggage carrier............. 86
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 88
Power windows .................... 88
Power back window ............. 90
Moon roof ............................. 92 1-5. Refueling ............................. 95
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 100 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 100
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 104
1-7. Safety information ............ 105 Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 120
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 129
2-1. Driving procedures........... 142 Driving the vehicle .............. 142
Engine (ignition) switch....... 151
Automatic
transmission........ 154
Turn signal lever ................. 158
Parking brake ..................... 159
Horn .................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 161 Gauges and meters ............ 161
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 166
Multi-information display ..... 171
Accessory meter ................. 177
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 32Keys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 33
Wireless remote control ..... 33
Side doors .......................... 37
Back door ........................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 47
Front seats ......................... 47
Rear seats.......................... 51
Driving position memory system ............................. 61
Head restraints................... 64
Seat belts ........................... 67
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ............... 77
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ... 78
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 79
Outside rear view mirrors ... 82
Roof luggage carrier .......... 86 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof ....................... 88
Power windows .................. 88
Power back window ........... 90
Moon roof ........................... 92
1-5. Refueling........................... 95 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system ........................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ........................... 100
Alarm................................ 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 104
1-7. Safety information ......... 105 Correct driving posture..... 105
SRS airbags ..................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 120
Child restraint systems..... 125
Installing child restraints ........................ 129

96 1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen installing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until you hear a click.
The cap will turn slightly to the
opposite direction when released.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
■Fuel types (Gasoline engine)
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel types (Flex-fuel engine)
Use unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher), E85, or a blend of these two fuels. ( P. 569)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( P. 151) or releasing the steering lock (P. 152), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 9 5 )
Flex-fuel vehicles: The type of fuel may be different. When
refueling, add the same type of fuel, if available.
After adding a different type of fuel, the engine may run
roughly and driving performance may be reduced for a while
when the engine is first started. In this case, wait until the
engine runs normally.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures.
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 100)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 546)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

560 6-1. Specifications
Engine
Fuel
Model2UZ-FE, 3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE
Type 8-cylinder V-type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
3.70 
3.31 in. (94.0  84.0 mm)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
3.70  4.02 in. (94.0  102.0 mm)
Displacement 4.7 L V8 (2UZ-FE) engine
284.5 cu.in. (4664 cm3)
5.7 L V8 (3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE) engine
345.4 cu.in. (5663 cm
3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Engine Gasoline engine Flex-fuel engine
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyUnleaded gasoline, E85,
or a blend of the two fuels
Octane rating
(Unleaded gasoline) 87 (Research octane number91) or higher
Ethanol percentage
(E85) 
85% or less
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 26.4 gal. (100.0 L, 22.0 lmp.gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline (Gasoline engine)
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the
oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline (Flex-fuel engine)
Do not use non-specified fuels such as the following.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels with more than 85% ethanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend the use of after-market fuel additives
(Flex-fuel engine)
Do not use any after-market fuel additives when repeatedly refueling with
E85, as some after-market fuel additives are not compatible with E85.

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels.
If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Gasoline engine: Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and
should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
■ When use of non-specified fuels (Flex-fuel engine)
The use of non-specified fuels will have a negative impact on starting and
driving performance, and will cause damage to the fuel system components.
Therefore, do not add fuels such as the following.
• Fuels containing methanol
• Fuels with more than 85% ethanol
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling
Take care not to spill fuel.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Alphabetical index
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Switch ................................... 183
Wattage ................................ 568
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 120
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 520
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 47
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Switch ................................... 180
Wattage ................................ 568
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Wattage ................................ 568
Fuel Capacity ............................... 560
Fuel gauge ........................... 161
Fuel pump shut off system ... 515
Gas station information ........ 612
Information ........................... 569
Refueling ................................ 95
Type ..................................... 560
Fuel door .................................... 95
Fuel filler door ........................... 95
Fuel pump shut off system .... 515
Fuses ........................................ 484
Garage door opener ................ 423
Gas station information .......... 612
Gauges ..................................... 161
Glove box ................................. 376
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............... 338
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 508
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 64
Headlight cleaner .................... 187 Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............495
Switch....................................180
Wattage .................................568
Heaters
Seat heaters ..................408, 411
Side mirror.............................272
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension..........................208
Hood ..........................................449
Hooks
Cargo net ..............................419
Shopping bag ........................420
Horn...........................................160
I/M test.......................................444
Identification Engine ...................................559
Vehicle ..................................558
Ignition switch ..........................151
Illuminated entry system .........371
Indicator lights .........................166
Initialization Items to initialize....................588
Inside rear view mirror ..............79
Interior lights Interior lights..........................371
Switch....................................372
Wattage .................................568
Instrument panel light
control ....................................165
Intuitive parking assist ............202
Jack Replacing the wheel ..............532
Jack handle ..............................532
Keyless entry..............................33
Keys Engine switch ........................151
If you lose your keys .............545
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