Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

go off. If there is only a small

amount of fuel, the hybrid system

may not be able to start. (The stan-

dard amount of fuel is about 15.2 L

[4.0 gal., 3.3 Imp. gal.] when the

vehicle is on a level surface. This

value may vary when the vehicle is

on a slope. Add extra fuel when the

vehicle is inclined.)

■

Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on

Hybrid Electric Vehicles incorpo-

rate electromagnetic shielding,

and therefore emit approximately

the same amount of electromag-

netic waves as conventional gaso-

line powered vehicles or home

electronic appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound

interference in some third party-

produced radio parts.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery)

has a limited service life. The lifes-

pan of the hybrid battery (traction

battery) can change in accordance

with driving style and driving condi-

tions.

■

Starting the hybrid system in an

extremely cold environment

When the hybrid battery (traction

battery) is extremely cold (below

approximately -31°F [-35°C]) under

the influence of the outside tem-

perature, it may not be possible to

start the hybrid system. In this case,

try to start the hybrid system again

after the temperature of the hybrid

battery increases due to the outside

temperature increase etc.

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC

and AC systems as well as a 12-

volt system. DC and AC high volt-

age is very dangerous and can

cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or

serious injury.

●

Never touch, disassemble,

remove or replace the high volt-

age parts, cables or their con-

nectors.

●

The hybrid system will become

hot after starting as the system

uses high voltage. Be careful of

both the high voltage and the

high temperature, and always

obey the warning labels

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service

plug access hole located under

the right side of the rear seat.

The service plug is used only

when the vehicle is serviced

and is subject to high voltage.

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

to prevent subsequent acci-

dents. While depressing the

brake pedal, apply the parking

brake and shift the shift lever to

P to stop the hybrid system.

Then, slowly release the brake

pedal

1-4. Hybrid system

WARNING

●

Do not touch the high voltage

parts, cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed

inside or outside your vehicle,

an electric shock may occur.

Never touch exposed electric

wires.

●

If a fire occurs in the Hybrid

Electric Vehicle, leave the vehi-

cle as soon as possible. Never

use a fire extinguisher that is

not meant for electric fires.

Using even a small amount of

water may be dangerous.

●

If your vehicle needs to be

towed, do so with the rear

wheels (2WD models) or four

wheels (4WD models) raised. If

the wheels connected to the

electric motor (traction motor)

are on the ground when towing,

the motor may continue to gen-

erate electricity. This may cause

a fire. (



P.505)

●

Carefully inspect the ground

under the vehicle. If you find

that liquid has leaked onto the

ground, the fuel system may

have been damaged. Leave the

vehicle as soon as possible.

●

If a fluid leak occurs, do not

touch the fluid as it may be

strong alkaline electrolyte from

the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery). If it comes into contact

with your skin or eyes, wash it

off immediately with a large

amount of water or, if possible,

boric acid solution. Seek imme-

diate medical attention.

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery)

●

Never resell, hand over or mod-

ify the hybrid battery. To prevent

accidents, hybrid batteries that

have been removed from a dis-

posed vehicle are collected

through your Toyota dealer. Do

not dispose of the battery your-

self.

Unless the battery is properly col-
lected, the following may occur,
resulting in death or serious
injury:

• The hybrid battery may be ille-

gally disposed of or dumped,

and it is hazardous to the envi-

ronment or someone may touch

a high voltage part, resulting in

an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to

be used exclusively with your

Hybrid Electric Vehicle. If the

hybrid battery is used outside of

your vehicle or modified in any

way, accidents such as electric

shock, heat generation, smoke

generation, an explosion and

electrolyte leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over

your vehicle, the possibility of an

accident is extremely high

because the person receiving the

vehicle may not be aware of these

dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of

without the hybrid battery hav-

ing been removed, there is a

danger of serious electric shock

if high voltage parts, cables and

their connectors are touched. In

the event that your vehicle must

be disposed of, the hybrid bat-

tery must be disposed of by

your Toyota dealer. If the hybrid

battery is not disposed of prop-

erly, it may cause electric shock

that can result in death or seri-

ous injury.

1-4. Hybrid system

For
safety and secu

rity

There are the air intake vents
both sides of the behind the sec-
ond seat for the purpose of cool-
ing the hybrid battery (traction
battery). If the vents becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) input and output
may be reduced.

When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor,
the emergency shut off system
blocks the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution
and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates,
your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the hybrid system or
an improper operation is
attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vents

Do not carry large amounts of

water such as water cooler bottles

in the vehicle. If water spills onto

the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery), the battery may be dam-

aged. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vents

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vents

●

Make sure that the air intake

vents are not blocked, such as

by a seat cover, plastic cover, or

luggage. If the vents are

blocked, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) input and out-

put may be restricted, possibly

leading to a malfunction.

●

Clean the air intake vents regu-

larly to prevent the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) from

overheating.

●

Do not get water or foreign

materials in the air intake vents

as this may cause a short circuit

and damage the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

●

A filter is installed to the air

intake vents. When the filter

remains noticeably dirty even

after cleaning the air intake

vents, filter cleaning or replace-

ment is recommended. Refer to

P.489 for details on how to

clean the filters.

Emergency shut off sys-
tem

Hybrid warning message

1-5. Theft deterrent system

For
safety and secu

rity

1-5.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the

system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in

contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or

touching a key to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transpon-

der chip) of another vehicle

■

Certification



P.618

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.

This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

1-5. Theft deterrent system

■

Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and the moon
roof (if equipped) or the pan-
oramic moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors, back door,
glass hatch and hood, and lock

all the doors. The system will be
set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

■

Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors or open the
back door using the entry
function or wireless remote
control.



Start the hybrid system. (The
alarm is activated and will be
released/stopped after a few
seconds.)
If the alarm does not stop,
turn the power switch to OFF
and unlock the door using the
wireless remote control. If it
still does not stop, keep the
power switch OFF and wait
until it stops.

■

Setting the alarm

The alarm can be set if all the doors

are closed even with the hood open.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free

type alarm system.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:



A locked door, back door or
glass hatch is unlocked or
opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote con-
trol. (The doors will lock
again automatically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stop-
ping the alarm system

1-5. Theft deterrent system

For
safety and secu

rity

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the

following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the

alarm system.)

●

The doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

●

When a person remaining in the

vehicle opens a door, the back

door, hood, unlocks, turns the

power switch to ON, or starts the

hybrid system.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is

locked. (



P.540)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper

entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the

alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a

person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the

12-volt battery.

If a door is unlocked with the
mechanical key while the alarm
is being set, the pre-alarm will
sound for 10 seconds.
After pre-alarm sounding for 10
seconds, alarm will sound.
Do any of the following in order
to deactivate or stop the pre-
alarm:



Close the doors, and lock all
doors by smart key system or
wireless remote control.



Unlock the doors or open the
back door using the entry
function or wireless remote
control.



Start the hybrid system. (After
the alarm will be activated, it
will be deactivated and stop
after a few seconds.)

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

Pre-alarm

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warn-
ing light

(



(Canada)

(Red)

Brake system warn-
ing light

(



(Yellow)

Brake system warn-
ing light

(



High coolant tempera-
ture warning light

(

Charging system
warning light

(

Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light

(

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(

SRS warning light

(

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(

(Red)

Electric power steer-
ing system warning
light

(



(Yellow)

Electric power steer-
ing system warning
light

(



(Flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

(



(Orange)

LTA indicator
(



P.512)

(Flashes)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

(



P.512)

(Flashes)

PKSB OFF indica-
tor

(if equipped)

(



P.512)

(Flashes)

“RCTA OFF” indica-
tor

(



P.513)

Slip indicator light

(



P.513)

Inappropriate pedal
operation warning
light

(



P.513)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated
indicator

(



(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



(Canada)
(Flashes)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



2-1. Instrument cluster

:These lights turn on when the

power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is
started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a
system if the light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a
message.

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

(Flashes)

Rear differential lock
indicator (if equipped)
(

Tire pressure warning
light

(

Low fuel level warn-
ing light (

Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light
(

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(

Air suspension mal-
function indicator (if
equipped) (

P.516)

Trailer brake warning
light (



P.516)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning

light does not come on

Should a safety system light such

as the ABS and SRS warning light

not come on when you start the

hybrid system, this could mean

that these systems are not avail-

able to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death

or serious injury. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately if this occurs.

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(

P.221)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(

P.228)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(

P.228)

Headlight high beam indi-
cator (



P.230)

Automatic High Beam
indicator (



P.231)

Front fog light indicator
(

P.231)

Smart key system indica-
tor

(

“READY” indicator
(

Cruise control indicator
(

P.275)

Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(

P.275)

Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (



P.275)

(

)

LTA indicator (



P.250,

267)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

*3, 4

(

P.294)

PKSB OFF indicator

*3, 5

(if equipped) (



P.308)

(Flashes)

Slip indicator light

(



P.383)

VSC OFF indicator

*3, 5

(



P.384)

PCS warning light

*3, 5

(



P.253)

BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators

*5, 6

(



P.287, 301)

BSM OFF indicator

*3, 5

(



P.288)

“RCTA OFF” indicator

*3, 5

(



P.302)

Brake hold standby indi-
cator

(



P.225)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

(



P.225)

Security indicator

(



P.83, 84)

Low outside temperature
indicator

(



P.94)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.222)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.222)

“ECO” mode indicator
(



“SPORT” mode indicator
(if equipped) (

“SPORT S” mode indica-
tor (if equipped) (

“SPORT S+” mode indi-
cator (if equipped)
(



2-1. Instrument cluster

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a
message.

:Depending on the operating con-

ditions of the system, the color
and state (illuminated/blinking) of
the indicator change.

:The light comes on when the

system is turned off.

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

:These lights turn on when the

power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is
started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

:This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

:This light illuminates on the over-

head console.

:When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.

“COMFORT” mode indi-
cator (if equipped)
(

“CUSTOM” mode indica-
tor (if equipped) (



Downhill assist control
system indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.380)

Air suspension indicator
(if equipped) (



P.363)

“4H” indicator (if
equipped) (



P.369)

“4L” indicator (if
equipped) (



P.369)

“AUTO LSD” indicator

(if equipped) (



P.371)

Rear differential lock indi-
cator (if equipped)
(

P.372)

Crawl Control indicator

(if equipped) (



P.373)

Crawl Control speed level
indicator (if equipped)
(

P.373)

AUTO mode indicator (if
equipped) (



DIRT mode indicator (if
equipped) (



SAND mode indicator (if
equipped) (



MUD mode indicator (if
equipped) (



DEEP SNOW mode indi-
cator (if equipped)
(

“TOW HAUL” indicator
(

P.220)

“TOW+” indicator
(



P.220)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*3, 7

(

P.47)

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target
region.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (

P.97)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.519)

Outside temperature (

P.94)

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Clock (

P.94)

Time displayed is linked to the multimedia system. For details, refer to
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Right Side Gauges

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle states data (



P.96)

Shift position and shift range display

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (

P.217)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

2-1. Instrument cluster

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Voltmeter

Displays the charge state

Engine oil pressure gauge

Displays the engine oil pressure

Odometer and trip meter (



P.95)

■

The meters and display illumi-

nate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Tachometer needle feature

The tachometer needle will fade in

or out during the engine starting or

stopping, respectively.

The needle is completely visible

after the engine is turned on or

turned off.

■

Clock settings screen

If clock setting item is displayed
when

is selected on the multi-

information display, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the cor-

rect outside temperature may not

be displayed, or the display may

take longer than normal to

change.

• When stopped, or driving at low

speeds (less than 12 mph [20

km/h])

• When the outside temperature

has changed suddenly (at the

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,

etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the

system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Toyota

dealer.

●

Displays the outside temperature

within the range of -40°F (-40°C)

to 122°F (50°C).

●

When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator

will flash

for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.

■

Liquid crystal display



P.98

■

Customization

Settings (e. g. meter display) can be
changed on

screen of the multi-

information display. (