2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA fuel consumption

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
D for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, control engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (P. 162)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
Trip informationDisplay items can be switched by pushing the INFO button.
: If equipped
The multi-information display presen ts the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
● Trip information
( P. 178)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Warning messages
( P. 572)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.
● Odometer and trip meter
display ( P. 171)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Zoom display of odometer and trip meters
Average Fuel Economy
Current Fuel Economy
Distance To Empty (driving range)
Displays the odometer and one of the trip meters
simultaneously.
Displays the average fuel
consumption since the
function was reset.
● The function can be reset by pushing the SELECT
RESET button for more than 2 seconds when the
Average Fuel Economy is displayed.
● Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a
reference.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
●This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Outside temperature and trip in
formation display (if equipped)
Every time the INFO button is pushed, the display toggles through
these information.
● OUTSIDE (outside temperature display)
● AVG (average fuel consumption after refueling)
● INST (current fu el consumption)
● RANGE (driving range)
Displays the outside air temperature.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehi-
cle was last refueled.
• The function can be reset by pushing theSELECT RESET button for more than 2 sec-
onds.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be
driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your aver-age fuel consumption. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.

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●Display off
■The accessory meter can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ To select the unit A (English/U.S. customary system) or unit B (metric
unit) (vehicles without mu lti-information display)
Press the SETUP button to change the units.
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the display.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
InformationUnit AUnit B
Average fuel consumption and
current fuel consumption MPG L/100 Km
Driving range MILES Km
Outside temperature °F °C

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your
safety and the safety of others, yo u must not overload your vehicle
or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed cor-
rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving
habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braki ng performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the
hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as towing kits, etc.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine
switch is in the ON position.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ When the indicator on
flashes
Press
and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on
once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.