2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID brake fluid

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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner’s manual of the flat-bed
truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the power switch off.
Your vehicle has not towing
hook. If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service. 
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal.
 Voltmeter continually points
higher or lower than normal.
 Engine oil pressure gauge
continually points lower than
normal.
 Automatic transmission fluid
temperature warning mes-
sage is displayed
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms

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When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. C ontinuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The parking brake system;
 The regenerative braking system; or
 The electronically controlled brake system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
 Immediately stop the v ehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.543)

5548-1. Specifications
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Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specifi cation.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the hybrid system is running.
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake warning light (yellow) doe s not illumi-
nate. (If the brake warning light illuminates, refer to P.509.)
Differential
Oil capacity
Front (4WD
models)1.4 qt. (1.29 L, 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differential lock system
6.0 qt. (5.73 L , 5.0 Imp.qt.)
With rear differential lock system
5.8 qt. (5.51 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Ge ar Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.6 in. (90.8 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1 mm)
Parking brake indicator*2
When pulling the parking brake switch for
1 to 2 seconds: comes on
When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 2 seconds: turns off
Fluid type• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

600Alphabetical Index
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Back door ................................ 122 Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 128
Power back door .................. 126
Wireless remote control ....... 126
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 471 Battery checking................... 471
If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 538
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 401
Warning light ........................ 510
Battery (traction battery) ......... 78
Bed hooks ............ ................... 425
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 286 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 288
Trailer settings ...................... 102
Boost Meter .............................. 96
Bottle holders ......................... 423
Brake Brake hold ............................ 225
Fluid ............................. 469, 554
Parking brake ....................... 222
Regenerative braking ............. 76
Warning light ........................ 509
Brake assist ............................ 382
Brake hold ............................... 225
Brake Override System .......... 188
Break-in tips ........ ................... 188
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 286 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 288
Trailer settings ...................... 102
C
Camera Digital Rear-view Mirror ........165
Care..................................450, 453 Aluminum wheel ornaments .450
Aluminum wheels .................450
Exterior .................................450
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
air intake vents ...................489
Interior ..................................453
Seat belts .............................453
Cargo and luggage .................194
Cargo capacity ........................197
Chains......................................403
Child restraint system ..............54 Fixed with a LATCH system ...64
Fixed with a seat belt..............60
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................47
Points to remember ................54
Riding with children ................53
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............56
Using an anchor bracket ........67
Child safety ...............................53 12-volt battery precautions ...472
Airbag precautions .................42
Back door precautions..........122
Battery precautions ..............541
Child restraint system .............56
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............415
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30

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Alphabetical Index603
If you have a flat tire ............. 523
If you lose your keys ............ 534
If you think something is wrong........................................... 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 546
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 505
If your vehicle overheats ...... 543
Engine ..................................... 550 ACC...................................... 215
Compartment ....................... 465
How to start the hybrid system........................................... 212
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
Overheating.......................... 543
Power switch ........................ 212
Engine coolant ....................... 468 Capacity ............................... 552
Checking .............................. 468
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 401
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................... 93
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 551
Checking .............................. 466
Warning light ........................ 510
Engine oil pressure gauge ...... 93
Engine switch (power switch)212 Auto power off function ........ 216
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 215
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 502
Starting the hybrid system.... 212 Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con-
trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............383
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............383
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................383 Warning light......................... 511
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8
F
Flat tire.....................................523 Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................476
Floor mats .................................26
Fluid Automatic transm ission ........553
Brake ....................................554
Washer .................................470
Fog light Replacing light bulbs ............498
Switch ...................................231
Footwell lights ........................418
Four-wheel drive system .......369
Front fog light Replacing light bulbs ............498
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................47
Front seats ..............................144 Adjustment ...........................144
Cleaning ...............................453
Correct driving posture ...........27
Driving position memory .......152
Head restraints .....................155
Memory recall function .........154
Power easy access system ..152
Seat heaters ....... ..................415
Seat position memory...........152
Seat ventilators.....................415