2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID towing

5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1 Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
Tighten the whee l nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc wheel
seat .
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Vehicles with wheel locks:
Tighten the wheel lock using the
wheel lock key after tightening the
other wheel nuts.
Tightening torque:
154 ft•lbf (209 N•m, 21.3 kgf•m)
Installing the spare tire
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under
stowing the tire may result in
damage to the spare tire carrier
and loss of the tire, which could
result in serious injury or death.

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.
2 Lay down the tire with the
valve stem facing up and
install the holding bracket.
Turn the jack handle exten-
sion clockwise to take up
slack in the chain.
3 Check to ensure the holding
bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
4 While raising, secure the tire,
taking care that the tire goes
straight up without catching
on any surrounding part, to
prevent it from flying forward
during a collision or sudden
braking.
Tightening torque:
34.7 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
5Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
1 Push and pull the tire
2 Try rotating
Visually check to e nsure tire is not
hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists,
repeat step 2 and step 4.
6 Repeat step 5, any time the
tire is lowered or disturbed.
7 Stow the tools and jack
securely.
■The temporary spare tire
●The temporary spare tire is identi-
fied by the “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” marking on the disc wheel
and/or tire sidewall.
Use the temporary spare tire tem-
porarily, and only in an emer-
gency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the temporary
spare tire. ( P.555)
■When using the temporary
spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not
equipped with the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter, low
inflation pressure of the spare tire
will not be indicated by the tire pres-
sure warning system. Also, if you
Stowing the flat tire, jack
and all tools

5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.535)
 There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.83)
 The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure
is available to start the hybrid
system. ( P.533)
 The temperature of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
be extremely low (below
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with
a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire.
Driving even a short distance with
a flat tire can damage the tire and
the wheel beyond repair.
■Driving with tire chains and
the temporary spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the tempo-
rary spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-
cle body and adversely affect driv-
ing performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object
caught between the tire and the
vehicle underbody.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter
when replaci ng the tire. (P.478)
If the hybrid system
will not star t
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed. ( P.212)

5467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the rear
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the rear
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Try the followings.
●Turn off the TRAC
(  P.383)
●Using the rear d ifferential lock*
( P.372)
●Switching the front-wheel drive
control switch* ( P.369)
●Using Crawl Control* ( P.373)
●Using Multi-terrain Select*
( P.377)*: If equipped
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

5558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
18-inch tires (type A)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
18-inch tires (type B)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size265/70R18 116T, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) (spare)
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/70R18 116T, 265/70R18 116T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

5568-1. Specifications
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18-inch tires (type C)
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
20-inch tires
*: When vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer: Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2
or bar) to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
22-inch tires
Tire size285/65R18 116T, 265/70R18 116T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8 1/2 J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/60R20 112H, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
*36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size20  8J, 18  7J (spare)
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Tire size265/50R22 112H, 245/75R18 112T (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
42 psi (290 kPa, 2.9 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)

5768-2. Customization
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*1: If equipped
*2: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to operate
cannot be turned off.
*3: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( P.136)
*4: When the towing hitch is installe d, Hands Free Power Back Door does
not work.
■Power windows and moon roof* or panoramic moon
roof
*( P.174, 177, 180)
*: If equipped
Power back door open oper-
ation when the back door
opener switch is pressed
OnOff––O
Back door closing assistOnOff––O
Hands Free Power Back
Door
*1, 4OnOff–OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
Side windows open warning
functionOnOff——O
Sliding roof open warning
functionOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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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