2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA towing

298 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■When towing a trailer
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

502 3-7. Using the storage features
Rear
Auxiliary boxesFront Press the knob then pull the lid
down.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and auxiliary boxes

568 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
13 POWER NO.4 25 A Power windows
14 FOG 15 A Front fog lights
15 STOP 15 A
Stop 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
16 TOW BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
17 IMB 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
18 AM2 7.5 A Starting system
19 TOWING 30 A Towing converter
20 AI-HTR 10 A Air injection pump heaters
21 ALT-S 5 A Charging system
22 TURN-HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, towing converter
23 F/PMP 25 A Fuel pump
24 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electric throttle control sys-
tem
25 MET-B 5 A Gauges and meters
26 AMP 30 A Audio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
27 RAD NO.1 15 A Audio system, rear view monitor,
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
39 AIR SUS NO.2 7.5 A
Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
40 SPARE 5 A Spare fuse
41 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
43 AIR SUS 50 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
44 PBD 30 A Power back door
45 RR HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
46 H-LP CLN 30 A Headlight cleaner
47 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defogger
48 SUB BATT 40 A Trailer towing
49 ABS1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
50 ABS2 40 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
51 ST 30 A Starting system
52 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
53 LH-J/B 150 A AM1, TAIL, PANEL, ACC, CIG, LH-
IG, 4WD, ECU-IG NO.1, BK/UP LP,
SEAT-HTR, A/C IG, ECU-IG NO.2,
WSH, WIPER, OBD, A/C, TI&TE,
FR P/SEAT RH, MIR, DR/LCK, FR
P/SEAT LH, CARGO LP, PWR
OUTLET, POWER NO.1 fuses
54 ALT 180 A
*LH-J/B, HTR, SUB BATT, TOW
BRK, STOP, FOG, TOW TAIL,
DEICER fuses
140 A
*
55 A/PUMP NO.1 50 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

608 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
15 ECU-IG No.1 7.5 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, multiplex com-
munication system, intuitive
parking assist system, power front
driver’s seat, power tilt and power
telescopic, shift lock, tire pressure
warning system, accessory meter,
trailer towing, power outlet, electric
moon roof, power back door, head
light cleaner, Blind Spot Monitor
system, BSM main switch
16 AIR SUS IG 20 A Electronically modulated air sus-
pension system
17 LH-IG 7.5 A Back-up lights, charging system,
gauge and meters, turn signal
lights, air conditioning system, seat
heaters, rear window defogger
18 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive control system
19 RR SEAT-HTR
LH 10 A Seat heaters
20 WSH 20 A Window washer
21 WIPER 30 A Wiper and washer
22 ECU-IG No.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system,
power steering, gateway ECU
23 TAIL 15 A Tail lights, trailer lights (tail lights),
parking lights
24 A/C IG 10 A Air conditioning system
25 SEAT-HTR 20 A Seat heater or Heated and venti-
lated seats
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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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.
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.