2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID display

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake
vent
When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum
to suck out dust and clogs. If a
compressed air blow gun, etc. is
used to blow out dust and clogs,
the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may
affect the performance of the
hybrid battery (tr action battery)
and cause a malfunction.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign
matter to enter t he air intake
vent when the cover is
removed.
●Carefully handle the removed
filter so that it will not be dam-
aged.
If the filter is damaged, have it
replaced with a new filter by
your Toyota dealer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter
and cover to their original posi-
tions after cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air
intake vent other than the exclu-
sive filter for this vehicle or use
the vehicle witho ut the filter
installed.
■If “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
If the vehicle is continuously
driven with the warning message
(indicating that charging/discharg-
ing of the hybrid battery [traction
battery] may become limited) dis-
played, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may malfunction. If the
warning message is displayed,
clean the air intake vent immedi-
ately.

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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.
 The hybrid system warning
message is shown on the
multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your Toy-
ota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.

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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

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)

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■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in t he vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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When trouble arises
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunct ion in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illu- minates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunct ion has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Colli-
sion System).
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective ac tion may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.247, 519)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision Syst em) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P.384

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■LTA indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in t he LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.271)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the i ntuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirt y or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.296)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfun ction in the PKSB ( Parking Support
Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirt y or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.311)

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When trouble arises
■“RCTA OFF” indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in t he RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, etc. ( P.288)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.302)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;
 The TRAC system;
 The hill-start assi st control system;
 Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped);
 Crawl Control (if equipped); or
 The downhill assist control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
 Brake Override System is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Drive-Start Control is operating
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override Syst em is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.