2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA emergency towing

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic laser cruise control
Do not use dynamic laser cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, rain, snow, sandstorm, direct sunlight,
etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
CAUTION
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar
sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal o\
r
serious accident may result.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
■ Handling the laser radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec-
tively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
●Keep the sensor clean at all times.
Clean the sensor with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction.
If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always
have the area inspected and adjusted by a Toyota dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, surrounding area.
● Do not modify or paint the sensor.
● If the laser radar sensor needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Vehicles without electronica
lly modulated air suspension
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 °.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 °.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing hooks. This should only atte mpted on hard, surfaced roads for
at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18mph (30 km/h).
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.

464 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing procedureTYPE A Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the
vehicle body.
TYPE BSecurely attach cables or chains
to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the
vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position.
4WD models: Put the front-wh eel drive control switch in
“2WD”.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: ( →P. 499)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the powe r assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

466 5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
LOCK position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type
truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

492 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all toolsRemove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in the
chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw
is in the wheel lug nut hole and
the holding bracket is centered in
the wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, se cure the tire,
taking care that the tire goes
straight up without catching on
any surrounding part to prevent it
from flying forward during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.7 ft·lbf (46.6 N·m, 4.8 kgf·m)
CAUTION
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under st owing the tire may result in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in serious
injury or death.
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