2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA towing

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

598 5-1. Essential information
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.

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5-1. Essential information
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)*
*
: When used on aluminum wheel, apply 97 ft·lbf (131
N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Fasten the claws of the holding
bracket into the wheel holes as
shown in the illustration.
Holding bracket
Claw
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part , to prevent it from flying for-
ward during a collisio n or sudden braking.
Stow the tools and jack securely.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 255, 257)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.

650 6-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
4.6 L V8
(1UR-FE)
engine 15.6 qt. (14.8 L, 13.0 Imp. qt.)
5.7 L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engine Vehicles without towing package
14.5 qt. (13.7 L, 12.0 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
15.4 qt. (14.6 L, 12.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

698 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 192
Defogger Rear window ......................... 312
Side mirrors ........................... 312
Dimension................................. 644
Dinghy towing .......................... 296
Display Trip information ..................... 179
Warning message ................. 613
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 529
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 449
Wattage ................................. 655
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................93
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 605
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 151
Correct posture ..................... 112
Procedures ............................ 150
Winter driving tips.................. 272
Driving position memory...........65
DVD player ................................ 392
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 241
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 594
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 630
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 632
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 634
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 603 If the warning light turns
on........................................ 603
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 613
If you have a flat tire ............. 619
If you lose your keys ............. 633
If you think something is wrong .................................. 601
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 640
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 641
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 595
If your vehicle overheats ....... 637
Engine
Compartment ........................ 534
Engine switch ........................ 159
Hood ..................................... 533
How to start the engine ................................. 159
Identification number............. 646
If the engine will not start ...... 630
Ignition switch ...................... 159
Overheating .......................... 637
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 650
Checking ............................... 539
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 649
Checking ............................... 535
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272
Engine switch........................... 159
Event data recorder ................... 27D
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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 169
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 580
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage ................................ 655
Talk switch ............................... 424
Telephone switch .................... 424
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system... 107
Tire inflation pressure ............ 556
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 666
Size ...................................... 663
Tire identification number ..... 662
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 664
Tires Chains .................................. 273
Checking .............................. 549
If you have a flat tire ............. 619
Inflation pressure .......... 556, 654
Information ........................... 661
Replacing ............................. 619
Rotating tires ........................ 549
Size ...................................... 654
Snow tires............................. 272
Tire pressure warning system........................ 549, 606
Tissue pocket .......................... 462
Tools......................................... 619
Total load capacity .................. 270
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 296
Emergency towing ................ 595
Trailer towing ........................ 276
Trailer weight rating ...... 278, 645 Traction control........................254
TRAC .........................................254
Trip information .......................179
Trip meter .................................169
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............580
Switch....................................166
Wattage .................................655
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................476
Wattage .................................655
Vanity mirrors...........................476
Vehicle identification number ...................................646
Vehicle stability control...........254
VSC............................................254
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................603
Open door .............................605
Seat belt reminder .................605
Warning lights
ABS .......................................604
Airbag system .......................604
Anti-lock brake system ..........604
Brake assist system ..............604
Brake system ........................603
Charging system .... ...............603
Electronic engine control system ................................604
Malfunction indicator lamp ....604
Master warning light ..............607
Open door .............................605
Pretensioners ........................604
Seat belt reminder light .........605
SRS airbags ..........................604
Tire pressure warning light ....606T
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