2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID differential

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Driving
*: If equipped
WARNING
■When using the rear differen-
tial lock system
Failure to obser ve the following
precautions may result in an acci-
dent.
●Do not lock the rear differential
in the conditions other than
above.
●Do not lock the rear differential
until the wheels have stopped
spinning.
●Do not drive over 5 mph (8
km/h) when the d ifferential is
locked.
●Do not keep driving with the
rear differential lock state
Crawl Control*
Allows travel on extremely
rough off-road surfaces at a
fixed low speed without
pressing the accelerator or
brake pedal. Minimizes loss
of traction or vehicle slip
when driving on slippery
road surfaces, allowing for
stable driving.
WARNING
■When using Crawl Control
function
Do not rely solely on the Crawl
Control function. This function
does not extend the vehicle’s per-
formance limitatio ns. Always thor-
oughly check the road conditions,
and drive safely.
■These conditions may cause
the system not to operate
properly
When driving on the following sur-
faces, the system may not be able
to maintain a fixed low speed,
which may result in an accident:
●Extremely steep inclines.
●Extremely uneven surfaces.
●Snow-covered roads, or other
slippery surfaces.

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Driving
3 “MID”
Suitable for driving on bumpy
inclines
4“HIGH 1”
Suitable for driving on bumpy
inclines, debris roads, snow-cov-
ered roads, muddy roads, gravel
roads and grass roads
5“HIGH 2”
Suitable for driving on bumpy
inclines, debris roads, snow-cov-
ered roads, muddy roads, gravel
roads and grass roads
When the “DAC/CRAWL”
switch indicator illuminates
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch
again.
When the “DAC/CRAWL”
switch indicator does not illu-
minate
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch
to turn the indicator on. Press
the “DAC/CRAWL” switch again
with the indicator turned on.
If Crawl Control is turned off, the
Crawl Control indicator and the
slip indicator will go off and a
message, stating that Crawl
Control has been turned off will
be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display for several sec-
onds.
When turning off Crawl Control
while driving, drive extremely
carefully.
■Operating tips
Crawl Control can be used with
Multi-terrain Select (if equipped) ON
or OFF. ( P.377)
■Operation conditions of the
Crawl Control
●The hybrid system is operating.
●The shift lever is in any gear other
than P or N.
●The front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4L”.
●The driver’s door is closed.
■Automatic system cancelation
of Crawl Control
In the following si tuations, the
buzzer will sound in termittently and
the Crawl Contro l will be canceled
automatically. In this event, the
Crawl Control indica tor will flash and
then go off, and a message stating
that Crawl Control has been turned
off will be displayed on the multi-
information displa y for several sec-
onds.
●When the shift lever is moved to P
or N.
●When the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4H”.
●When the driver’s door is opened.
■Function limitations of Crawl
Control
●On vehicles with rear differential
lock system, in the following situa-
tions, brake control can be used to
drive downhill at a constant
speed. However, hybrid system
control is not ava ilable when driv-
ing uphill at a c onstant speed.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
●In the following s ituation, hybrid
system control and brake control
will stop temporarily. In this event,
the Crawl Contro l indicator will
flash.
• With the rear differential is locked:
when the vehicle speed exceeds
Turning Crawl Control off

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If the brake contro l has activated,
the slip indicator light will flash.
When the vehicle is in “SAND”,
“MUD” or “DEEP SNOW” mode,
VSC is automatically turned off.
(VSC OFF indicator light come on.)
■Multi-terrain Select
Multi-terrain Sel ect controls the
vehicle so that i t can maximize the
drive force and imp rove drivability
on rough roads. As a result, fuel effi-
ciency may diminish when com-
pared to driving in normal mode.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, Multi-ter-
rain Select will be canceled auto-
matically.
●When the power switch is turned
off
●When the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “2H”
●When “TOW HAUL” mode and
“TOW+” mode is selected while
the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4H”
●When drive mode select is
selected while the front-wheel
drive control switch is in “4H”
■Turning off Mult i-terrain Select
Performing the following turns Multi-
terrain Select off, and then the dis-
play on the multi-information display
will disappear.
When the “MTS” switch indicator
is illuminated
Press the “MTS” switch while the
system is in operation.
When the “MTS” switch indicator
is not illuminated
Press the “MTS” sw itch to turn the
indicator on.
Press the “MTS” switch again with
the Multi-terrain Se lect indicator illu-
minated.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the tran sfer and differen-
tial For the operation of the following
functions, refer to the following
pages. (If equipped)
●Four-wheel drive system
(  P.369)
●Rear differential lock ( P.372)
■Driving in Multi-terrain Select
The following types of situations
may occur, but they are not malfunc-
tions.
●Vibrations may be felt throughout
the vehicle or steering wheel.
●Operating noise may be heard
from the hybrid system compart-
ment.
■When an inspection at your
Toyota dealer is necessary
In the following situ ations, the sys-
tem may be malf unctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
●When the slip indica tor light illumi-
nates.
●When the indicator for each mode
does not illuminate on the multi-
information display even though
Multi-terrain Select is selected.
“MUD”
Suitable for
muddy roads
and other slip-
pery conditions
“DEEP
SNOW”Suitable for
deep snow
roads
ModeRoad Condi-
tions

5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)
■Rear differential lock indicator
■Tire pressure warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or
(Flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking br ake switch once again.
This light comes on when t he parking brake is not
released. If the lig ht turns off after the parking brake
is fully released, the syst em is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after b linking for approximately 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 Immediately stop the v ehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.516)

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

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Alphabetical Index601
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power window lock switch.... 176
Power window precautions .. 175
Rear door child-protectors.... 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions......................... 494
Seat belt extender precautions ............................................. 30
Seat belt precautions ............. 53
Child-protectors .. ................... 118
Cleaning .......................... 450, 453 Aluminum wheel ornaments . 450
Aluminum wheels ................. 450
Digital Rear-view Mirror........ 165
Exterior ................................. 450
Interior .................................. 453
Radar sensor........................ 245
Seat belts ............................. 453
Clock ......................................... 93
Coat hooks .............................. 434
Condenser .............................. 469
Console box ............................ 424
Console box light ................... 418
Consumption screen.............. 108
Coolant .................................... 468 Checking .............................. 468
Cooling system ...................... 468 Engine overheating .............. 543
Coussins gonflables Modification et é limination en fin
de vie des coussins gonflables ........................................... 593
Crawl Control .......................... 373
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 275
Cup holders ............................ 422
Current fuel consumption ....... 99
Curtain shield airbags ............. 37
Customizable features ........... 570D
DAC ..........................................380
Daytime running light system228
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............498
Deck divider ............................426
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....408
Rear window.........................408
Windshield ............................407
Differential ...............................554
Digital Rear-view Mirror .........160
Dimension ...............................548
Dinghy towing ......................... 211
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........275
Head-up display ...................104
Intuitive parking assist ..........294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....267
Multi-information display.........97
Warning messages ...............519
Display change button .............95
Distance until next engine oil change .....................................95
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...457
Door courtesy lights...............418
Door lock Back door .............................122
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system .................139
Wireless remote control........ 113

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MirrorsDigital Rear-view Mirror........ 160
Inside rear view mirror.......... 159
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers .................................... 408
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Vanity mirrors ....................... 440
Mode select switch TOW HAUL switch ............... 220
Moon roof .......................... ...... 177
Multi-information display......... 97 Audio system-linked display . 100
Changing the display.............. 98
Driving informatio n display ..... 99
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 275
Fuel economy......................... 99
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 99
Intuitive parking assist .......... 294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 267
Menu icons ............................. 98
Meter control switches ........... 98
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 100
Settings ................................ 101
Tire pressure ........................ 476
Trailer settings ...................... 102
Vehicle information display... 100
Warning messages............... 519
Multi-terrain Moni tor .............. 352
Automatic display mode ....... 355
Camera switch ..................... 352
Function ............................... 353
Menu button ......................... 353
Multi-terrain Monitor precautions ........................................... 362
Screen display and functions355
Things you should know....... 362
Multi-terrain Select ................. 377N
Navigation system-linked display .......................................100, 104
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Odometer...................................95
Odometer and trip meter display Display change button ............95
Display items ..........................95
Off-road precautions ..............398
Oil Differential oil ........................554
Engine oil..............................551
Transfer oil............................553
Opener Back door .....................124, 126
Hood .....................................464
Opening the fuel tank cap ....241
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ...........................170
BSM (Blind Spot M onitor) .....286
Folding..................................171
Mirror position me mory.........152
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................................408
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................301
Outside temperature ........93, 107
Overheating.............................543

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Power windowsDoor lock linked window opera-tion ..................................... 175
Jam protection function ........ 174
Operation ............................. 174
Window lock switch .............. 176
Pre-Collision System (PCS)... 249 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 253
Function ............................... 249
Warning light ........................ 511
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range) ......................... 275
Radiator ................................... 469
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ............................................... 301Enabling/disabling the system ........................................... 302
Warning lights....................... 513
Warning message ................ 302
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................... 413
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............................................... 301Enabling/disabling the system ........................................... 302
Warning lights....................... 513
Warning message ................ 302
Rear differential lock system 372
Rear door sunshades ............ 440
Rear heater system ................ 413 Rear seats ...............................145
Cleaning ...............................453
Head restraints .....................155
Seat heaters ....... ..................415
Seat ventilators.....................415
Rear turn signal lights............221 Replacing light bulbs ............498
Turn signal lever ...................221
Rear view mirror Digital Rear-view Mirror ........160
Inside rear view mirror ..........159
Outside rear view mirrors .....170
Rear window defogger ...........408
Rear window wiper .................239
Refueling ............ .....................241
Capacity ...............................550
Fuel types .............................550
Opening the fuel tank cap ....241
When the fuel door cannot be opened ...............................534
Regenerative braking ...............76 Warning lights .......................509
Replacing Electronic key battery ...........493
Fuses....................................495
Light bulbs ............................498
Road accident cautions ...........79
Road Sign Assist ....................272
Roof luggage carrier ..............196
Roof rack .................................196
Roof rails .................................196
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .........272