2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA towing capacity

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr
ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of B lb. (kg), the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B lb. (kg)  A lb. (kg) = C lb. (kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D lb. (kg) = E lb. (kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occu\
rred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
CAUTION
■
Trailer towing precautions
●To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to
do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle
stability and braking performance are affe cted by trailer stability, brake set-
ting and performance, and the hitch. Y our vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer.
● Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension: Set the vehicle
height to the LO mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension
when you connect a trailer, otherwise the vehicle height may change due
to the automatic leveling function, and you may catch part of your body in
the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instabilit y from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

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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703
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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704 Alphabetical index
Warning messages .................. 613
WasherChecking ............................... 547
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 272
Switch............................ 196, 200
Washing and waxing ............... 518
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 266
Load limits ............................. 270
Towing capacity .................... 645
Trailer Weight Rating .... 281, 645
TWR .............................. 281, 645
Vehicle capacity weight ......... 645
Weight ................................... 645
Wheels ...................................... 560
Window glasses ..................93, 96
Window lock switch ...................93
Windows Power back window ................96
Power windows .......................93
Rear window defogger .......... 312
Washer .......................... 196, 200
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 314
Windshield wipers ................... 196
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 566
Wireless remote control ..........33
WMA disc .................................. 338