2012 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. 571) 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 CDS FAN NO.2 25 A Electric cooling fans
11 R2 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat
12 R1 RR2 SEAT 30 A Power third seat

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Maintenance and care
28 ECU-B1
7.5 AMultiplex communication system,
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, power front driver’s
seat, power tilt and power tele-
scopic, power back door, gateway
ECU
29 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
30 HEAD LH 15 ALeft-hand headlight
(high beam)
31 HEAD LL 15 ALeft-hand headlight
(low beam)
32 INJ 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, ignition system
33 MET 7.5 A Gauges and meters
34 IGN 10 ASRS airbag system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, cruise
control system, gateway ECU
35 HEAD RH 15 ARight-hand headlight
(high beam)
36 HEAD RL 15 ARight-hand headlight
(low beam)
37 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, leak detection pump
38 DEF I/UP 5 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 594
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 595
If you think something is wrong ............................. 601
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 602 5-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 603
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) .......................... 613
If you have a flat tire......... 619
If the engine will not start ................................ 630
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 632
If you lose your keys ........ 633
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 634
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 637
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 640
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............ 641

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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When trouble arises
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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.
Type A 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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Type BTowing eyelet
■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. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the frontUse a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.