2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID power steering fluid

2204-2. Driving procedures
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●To protect the automatic transmis-
sion, a function is adopted that
automatically select s a h i g h e r s h i f t
range when the fluid temperature
is high.
●When the shift range is 9 or lower,
holding the shift lever toward “+”
sets the shift range to 10.
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
shift lever is opera ted. (A buzzer will
sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift
lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in
the automatic tra nsmission system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Use “TOW HAUL” or “TOW+”
mode when pulling a trailer or
hauling a heavy load. Activating
“TOW HAUL” or “TOW+” mode
is changes engine, transmis-
sion, steering, and suspension
(vehicles with AVS [adaptive
variable suspension system]) to
be more suitable when pulling a
trailer. “TOW HAUL” indicator
“TOW+” indicator
“TOW HAUL” switch
Mode select switch
1 Press the “TOW HAUL”
switch
The “TOW HAUL” indicator will
come on.
Press the switch once more to can-
cel the mode.
2Turn the mode select switch
to change between “TOW
HAUL” or “TOW+” modes.
When more towing power is
needed than is available in “TOW
HAUL” mode, use “TOW+” mode.
( P.221)
The “TOW+” indicator will come on.
■Automatic deactivation of
“TOW HAUL” and “TOW+”
mode
“TOW HAUL” and “TOW+” mode is
deactivated the following conditions:
●When the front-wheel drive control
switch is in “4L”
“TOW HAUL” switch

4014-6. Driving tips
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Driving
 Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the rear
tires
*.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on 285/65R18 tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
●4WD models: Do not mix tires of
different makes, models, tread
patterns or treadwear.
■Driving with tire chains (vehi-
cles without 285/65R18 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) (if equipped) system.

600Alphabetical Index
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B
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