2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID battery location

4145-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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1Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●During use, various odors from
inside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air condi-
tioning system. This may then
cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from
occurring: The start timing of the
blower may be delayed for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
1Press the “AUTO” switch.
While operating, indicator illumi-
nates.
The dehumidification function
begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
2Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
If the fan speed se tting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
To stop the operation, press the
“OFF” switch.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear air condi-
tioning system on longer than
necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating.
Using the automatic mode
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

4716-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in
the left-hand side of the luggage
compartment.
1 Slide the third seats to the
frontmost position. ( P.145)
2 Remove the left-hand side of
the luggage trim cover.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other
than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as
well as damaging the pump lead-
ing to problems of the washer
fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as
necessary.
Refer to the freezing tempera-
tures listed on the label of the
washer fluid bottle.
12-volt batter y
Location
Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover

5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Air suspension malfunction indicator
■Trailer brake warning light
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause
the warning light to flash and the
warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat,
the sensor may n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors
the airbag sensor assembly, front
impact sensors, side impact sensors
(front door), side impact sensors
(front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front
passenger occupant classification
sensors, “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioners, air- bags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (
P. 3 8 )
■If the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel ta nk cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several
driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after
several trips, con tact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge
becomes insufficient or the voltage
temporarily drops, the electric power
steering system warning light may
come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P. 5 2 3
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the air suspension system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 Trailer brake control system; or
 Trailer connector circuit
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

604Alphabetical Index
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Front tray light ........................ 418
Front turn signal lights .......... 221 Turn signal lever ................... 221
Front turn signal/parking lights Replacing light bulbs .... 498, 499
Wattage ................................ 557
Fuel Capacity ............................... 550
Fuel gauge ............................. 93
Information ........................... 558
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 241
Type ..................................... 550
Warning light ........................ 515
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ........... 99
Current fuel consumption ....... 99
Fuel door When the fuel door cannot be opened ............................... 534
Fuel economy ......... .................. 99
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
Fuses ....................................... 495
G
Garage door opener ............... 441
Gauges ...................................... 93
Glove box ................................ 422
Glove box light ....................... 418
H
Head restraints ....................... 155
Head-up display ..................... 104 Driving support system display area .................................... 106
HUD (Head-up display) switch ........................................... 105
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 107 Navigation system-linked dis-
play area.............................106
Outside temperature.............104
Pop-up display......................106
Settings ................................105
Headlights Automatic High Beam system...........................................231
Light switch...........................228
Replacing light bulbs ............498
Heated steering wheel............415
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................406
Heated steering wheel..........415
Outside rear view mirrors .....408
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................413
Seat heaters ....... ..................415
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............498
High-voltage components .......78
Hill-start assist control...........383
Hood ........................................464 Open.....................................464
Hooks Coat hooks ...........................434
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....26
Horn .........................................159
HUD (Head-up display) switch ...............................................105
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ..................................78
Warning message...................81
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents .......................81Cleaning ...............................489
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips .........................................396

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Alphabetical Index613
To w i n gDinghy towing....................... 211
Emergency towing................ 505
Trailer Backup Guide............ 391
Trailer settings ...................... 102
Trailer towing ........................ 198
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 ........ 244 AHB (Automatic High Beam) 231
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 275
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 249
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 272
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 383
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ................................................. 78Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents ..................... 81
Location.................................. 78
Specification ......................... 551
Warning message .................. 81
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 383
Traction motor (electric motor)75 Specification ......................... 551
Trailer Backup Guide ............. 391 Canceling the system ........... 394
Precautions .......................... 395
Procedure............................. 391
Setup (Calibration) ............... 392
Trailer hitch light ................... 394
Using Guidance mode.......... 393
Using Straight Path Assist .... 394
Trailer brake ............................ 388
Trailer brake controller .......... 388 Trailer settings ...................... 102
Trailer hitch light ............ 394, 418 Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
Trailer settings ........................ 102 Trailer Sway Control ...............383
Trailer towing ..........................198
Trailer Backup Guide ............391
Trailer settings ......................102
Trailering light Replacing light bulbs ............498
Transfer ...................................553
Transmission Automatic transm ission ........217
Trip meters ................................95
Turn signal lights ....................221 Replacing light bulbs ............498
Turn signal lever ...................221
U
USB charging ports ................428
V
Vanity lights ............................440
Vanity mirrors .........................440
Vehicle capacity weight .........549
Vehicle data recording ...............7
Vehicle identification number549
Vehicle information display ...100
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .415
Voltmeter ...................................93