Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 4

1-2. Child safety

in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child
restraint system into the rear
seat, allow the shoulder belt
to retract until the child
restraint system is securely in
place.

After the shoulder belt has

retracted to a point where there is

no slack in the belt, pull the belt to

check that it cannot be extended.

If the child restraint has a top
tether strap, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s
operation manual regarding
the installation, using the top
tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor.
(



P.67)

After installing the child
restraint system, rock it back

and forth to ensure that it is
installed securely. (



P.63)

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Booster seat

If installing the child restraint
system to the front passen-
ger seat is unavoidable, refer
to P.57 for front passenger
seat adjustment.

High back type: If the head
restraint interferes with your
child restraint system, and
the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. (



P.156)

Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.



Booster type

1-2. Child safety

For
safety and secu

rity



High back type

Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is cor-

rectly positioned over the child’s

shoulder and that the lap belt is as

low as possible. (



P.29)

■

Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt

Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

When releasing the buckle, the
child restraint system may spring
up due to the rebound of the seat
cushion. Release the buckle while
holding down the child restraint

system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

WARNING

■

When installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to play

with the seat belt. If the seat belt

becomes twisted around a

child’s neck, it may lead to

choking or other serious injuries

that could result in death.

If this occurs and the buckle

cannot be unfastened, scissors

should be used to cut the belt.

●

Ensure that the belt and plate

are securely locked and the

seat belt is not twisted.

●

Shake the child restraint system

left and right, and forward and

backward to ensure that it has

been securely installed.

●

After securing a child restraint

system, never adjust the seat.

1-2. Child safety

■

Child restraint LATCH
anchors

LATCH anchors are provided for
the second seats (except for
center seat).

WARNING

●

When a booster seat is

installed, always ensure that the

shoulder belt is positioned

across the center of the child’s

shoulder. The belt should be

kept away from the child’s neck,

but not so that it could fall off the

child’s shoulder.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits

snugly across your shoulder

and low on your hips. If it does

not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Second seats (8-passenger

models): When installing a child

restraint system on the second

row center seat, adjust both

seatbacks at the same angle.

Otherwise, the child restraint

system cannot be securely

restrained and this may cause

death or serious injuries in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

●

When installing a child restraint

system on the third row center

seat, adjust both seat cushions

to the same position and align

both seatbacks at the same

angle. The seatbacks must be

adjusted to the same angle.

Otherwise, the child restraint

system cannot be securely

restrained and this may cause

death or serious injuries in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

■

When installing a booster

seat

To prevent the belt from going into

ALR lock mode, do not fully

extend the shoulder belt. ALR

mode causes the belt to tighten

only. This could cause injury or

discomfort to the child. (



P.31,

34)

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Do not use a seat belt

extender

If a seat belt extender is used

when installing a child restraint

system, the seat belt will not

securely hold the child restraint

system, which could cause death

or serious injury to the child or

other passengers in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

Child restraint system
fixed with a child restraint
LATCH anchor

1-2. Child safety

For
safety and secu

rity



7-passenger models



8-passenger models

■

When installing in the sec-
ond seats (except for center
seat)

Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.

Adjust the seat.

If there is a gap between the child

restraint system and the seatback,

adjust the seatback angle until

good contact is achieved.

If the head restraint interferes
with the child restraint system
installation and the head
restraint can be removed,

remove the head restraint.
(



P.157)



With flexible lower attach-
ments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors. If the child restraint
has a top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether
strap anchor.

The anchors are installed in the

lower seatback. Confirm the posi-

tion of the anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates

the presence of a

1-2. Child safety

lower connector system.

Canada only



With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors. If the child
restraint has a top tether
strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the
top tether strap anchor.

The anchors are installed in the

lower seatback. Confirm the posi-

tion of the anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint sys-
tem indicates

the presence of a

lower connector system.

Canada only



P.67)

After installing the child
restraint system, rock it back
and forth to ensure that it is
installed securely. (



P.63)

■

Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

1-2. Child safety

For
safety and secu

rity

■

Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided
for the following seats:
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.



Second seats (8-passenger
models)

Anchor brackets

Top tether strap



Second seats (7-passenger
models)

Anchor bracket

Top tether strap



Third row center seat

Anchor brackets

WARNING

■

When installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

When using the LATCH

anchors, be sure that there are

no foreign objects around the

anchors and that the seat belt is

not caught behind the child

restraint system.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

●

When securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits

snugly across your shoulder

and low on your hips. If it does

not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)

1-2. Child safety

Top tether strap

: The third seats are not equipped

with Child restraint LATCH
anchors.

■

Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.



Second seats

Adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system or top

strap installation and the head

restraint can be removed, remove

the head restraint. (



P.157)

Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.
When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

the head restraint.

Hook

Top tether strap



Third row center seat

Adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.

If the head restraint interferes with

the child restraint system installa-

tion and the head restraint can be

removed, remove the head

restraint.(



P.157)

Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched.
When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

1-2. Child safety

For
safety and secu

rity

the head restraint.

Hook

Top tether strap

■

Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether

strap and make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top tether

strap to anything other than the

anchor bracket.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

●

When installing the child

restraint system with the head

restraint being raised, after the

head restraint has been raised

and then the anchor bracket has

been fixed, do not lower the

head restraint.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

1-3. Emergency assistance

1-3.Emergency assistance

: If equipped

Microphone

“SOS” button

LED light indicators

Speaker

■

Certification



P.616

Subscribers have the following
Safety Connect services avail-
able:



Automatic Collision Notifica-
tion

Helps drivers receive necessary
response from emergency service
providers. (



P.72)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle
theft. (



P.72)

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a sub-
scription-based telematics
service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular
technology to provide
safety and security fea-
tures to subscribers. Safety
Connect is supported by
Toyota’s designated
response center, which
operates 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.

Safety Connect service is
available by subscription on
select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Con-
nect service, you are agree-
ing to be bound by the
Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement and its
Terms and Conditions, as in
effect and amended from
time to time, a current copy
of which is available at Toy-
ota.com. All use of the
Safety Connect service is
subject to such then-appli-
cable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

Services

1-3. Emergency assistance

For
safety and secu

rity



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-cen-
ter support. (



P.72)



Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Provides drivers various on-road
assistance. (



P.72)

After you have signed the
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving ser-
vices.
A variety of subscription terms is
available for purchase. Contact
your Toyota dealer, call the fol-
lowing or push the “SOS” button
in your vehicle for further sub-
scription details.



The United States

1-800-331-4331



Canada

1-888-869-6828



Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

■

Safety Connect Services Infor-

mation

●

Phone calls using the vehicles
Bluetooth

technology will not be

possible during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available begin-

ning Fall 2009 on select Toyota

models (in the contiguous United

States only). Contact with the

Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics

device being in operative condi-

tion, cellular connection availabil-

ity, and GPS satellite signal

reception, which can limit the abil-

ity to reach the response center or

receive emergency service sup-

port. Enrollment and Telematics

Subscription Service Agreement

required. A variety of subscription

terms is available; charges vary

by subscription term selected and

location.

●

Automatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance and Stolen

Vehicle Location will function in

the United States, including

Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico

and in Canada, and Enhanced

Roadside Assistance will function

in the United States, Puerto Rico

and in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance, Stolen

Vehicle and Enhanced Road

Assistance will not function in the

United States Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the USVI,

no Safety Connect services will

function in and outside the United

States Virgin Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not

subject to section 255 of the Tele-

communications Act and the

device is not TTY compatible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response cen-

ter will offer support in multiple lan-

guages. The Safety Connect system

will offer voice prompts in English,

Spanish, and French. Please indi-

cate your language of choice when

enrolling.

■

When contacting the response

center

You may be unable to contact the

response center if the network is

busy.

Subscription

1-3. Emergency assistance

When the power switch is turned
to ON, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then
turns off. Afterward, the green
indicator light comes on, indicat-
ing that the service is active.
The following indicator light pat-
terns indicate specific system
usage conditions:



Green indicator light on =
Active service



Green indicator light flashing
= Safety Connect call in pro-
cess



Red indicator light (except at
vehicle start-up) = System
malfunction (contact your Toy-
ota dealer)



No indicator light (off) =
Safety Connect service not
active

■

Automatic Collision Notifi-
cation

In case of either airbag deploy-
ment or severe rear-end colli-
sion, the system is designed to
automatically call the response
center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location
and attempts to speak with the
vehicle occupants to assess the
level of emergency. If the occu-

pants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency,
contacts the nearest emer-
gency services provider to
describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent
to the location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety
Connect can work with local
authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police
report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-331-
4331 in the United States, 1-
877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico or
1-888-869-6828 in Canada, and
follow the prompts for Safety
Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law
enforcement with recovery of a
stolen vehicle, Safety-Connect-
equipped vehicle location data
may, under certain circum-
stances, be shared with third
parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available
at Toyota.com.

■

Emergency Assistance But-
ton (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on
the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect
response center. The answer-
ing agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the

Safety Connect LED light
Indicators

Safety Connect services

1-3. Emergency assistance

For
safety and secu

rity

necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS”
button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing
an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance
adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota
roadside service.
Subscribers can press the
“SOS” button to reach a Safety
Connect response-center agent,
who can help with a wide range
of needs, such as: towing, flat
tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Roadside
Assistance services and their
limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Con-
ditions, which are available at
Toyota.com.

Important! Read this informa-
tion about exposure to radio fre-
quency signals before using
Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system
installed in your vehicle is a low-
power radio transmitter and
receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission

(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for
mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously
set by the following U.S. and
international standards bodies.



ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) C95.1
[1992]



NCRP (National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurement) Report 86
[1986]



ICNIRP (International Com-
mission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant sci-
entific literature. Over 120 scien-
tists, engineers, and physicians
from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and
industries reviewed the avail-
able body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect
complies with the FCC guide-
lines in addition to those stan-
dards.

Safety information for
Safety Connect

1-3. Emergency assistance

■

Free /Open Source Software

Information

This product contains Free/Open

Source Software (FOSS). The

License information and/or the

source code of such FOSS can be

found at the following
https://www.denso.com/global/en/op

ensource/dcm/toyota/

1-4. Hybrid system

For
safety and secu

rity

1-4.Hybrid system

■

System components

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.

Gasoline engine

Electric motor (traction motor)

■

When stopped/during start
off

The gasoline engine stops

when the vehicle is stopped.
During start off, the electric
motor (traction motor) drives the

Hybrid system features

Your vehicle is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. It has characteristics
different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely
familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it
with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emis-
sions.

System components

1-4. Hybrid system

vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope,
the engine is stopped

and the

electric motor (traction motor) is
used.

: When the hybrid battery (traction

battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. (



P.76)

■

During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.

■

When accelerating sharply

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).

■

When braking (regenera-
tive braking)

The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.

■

Regenerative braking

●

In the following situations, kinetic

energy is converted to electric

energy and deceleration force can

be obtained in conjunction with

the recharging of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery).

• The accelerator pedal is released

while driving with the shift lever in

D or S.

• The brake pedal is depressed

while driving with the shift lever in

D or S.

■

Conditions in which the gaso-

line engine may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and

stops automatically. However, it may

not stop automatically in the follow-

ing conditions:

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charging

●

When the temperature of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) is

high or low

●

When the heater is switched on

●

When the “TOW HAUL” switch is

●

When the “MTS” switch is on

●

When the front-wheel drive control

switch is in “4H” or “4L”

●

When the hood is opened during

“READY” indicator is illuminated

●

When the shift lever is shifted to S

Depending on the circumstances,

the gasoline engine may also not

stop automatically in other situa-

tions.

■

Charging the hybrid battery

(traction battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the

hybrid battery (traction battery), the

battery does not need to be charged

from an outside source. However, if

the vehicle is left parked for a long

time the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) will slowly discharge. For this

reason, be sure to drive the vehicle

at least once every few months for

at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16

km). If the hybrid battery (traction

battery) becomes fully discharged

and you are unable to start the

hybrid system, contact your Toyota

dealer.

1-4. Hybrid system

For
safety and secu

rity

■

Charging the 12-volt battery



P.540

■

After the 12-volt battery has dis-

charged or when the terminal

has been removed and installed

during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop

even if the vehicle is being driven by

the hybrid battery (traction battery).

If this continues for a few days, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific

to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle

There may be no engine sound or

vibration even though the vehicle is

able to move with the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated. For safety, apply

the parking brake and make sure to

shift the shift lever to P when

parked.
The following sounds or vibrations

may occur when the hybrid system

is operating and are not a malfunc-

tion:

●

Motor sounds may be heard from

the engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

under the rear seats when the

hybrid system starts or stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a

snap or soft clank will be emitted

from the hybrid battery (traction

battery), under the rear seats,

when the hybrid system is started

or stopped.

●

Sounds may be heard from the

transmission when the gasoline

engine starts or stops, when driv-

ing at low speeds, or during idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard

when accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to

regenerative braking when the

brake pedal is depressed or as

the accelerator pedal is released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the

gasoline engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard

from the air intake vents on the

both sides of the behind the sec-

ond seat.

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling,

and disposal

Contact your Toyota dealer regard-

ing maintenance, repair, recycling

and disposal. Do not dispose of the

vehicle yourself.

When the gasoline engine is off
while driving, a sound is pro-
duced to warn pedestrians, peo-
ple riding bicycles or other
people and vehicles in the sur-
rounding area that the vehicle is
approaching. The pitch of the
sound adjusts according to vehi-
cle speed. When vehicle speed
is approximately 22 mph (35
km/h) or more, the warning sys-
tem turns off.

■

Acoustic vehicle alerting sys-

tem

In the following cases, the acoustic

vehicle alerting system sound may

be difficult for pedestrians, people

riding bicycles or other people and

vehicles in the surrounding area to

hear:

●

When there is a lot of noise in the

vicinity

●

When it is raining or during strong

winds

Acoustic vehicle alerting
system

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