Toyota Sequoia (2018 year). Instruction — part 28

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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Tail light

Back-up light

Remove the light bulb.

Tail light

Back-up light

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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License plate lights

Remove the screws and
lens.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams
● Headlight high beams
● Front side marker lights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front fog lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)

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LED light bulbs
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

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Headlight low beams

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Headlight high beams

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Front side marker lights

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Daytime running lights

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Parking lights

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Front turn signal lights

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Front fog lights

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Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

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High mounted stoplight

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Outer foot lights (if equipped)

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the lens.

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

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Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

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To prevent damage or fire

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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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Emergency flashers . . .. 438

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an
emergency . . . . . .. 439

7-2. Steps to take in

an emergency

If your vehicle needs to

be towed . . . . . . . 441

If you think something is

wrong . . . . . . . .. 446

Fuel pump shut off

system . . . . . . . 447

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer
sounds . . . . . . . 448

If a warning message is

displayed. . . . . . . 457

If you have a flat tire. . .. 465

If the engine will not

start . . . . . . . . . 479

If the vehicle battery is

discharged . . . . . .. 481

If your vehicle overheats ... 485

If the vehicle becomes

stuck . . . . . . . ... 488

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Emergency flashers

Press the switch.

All the turn signals will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

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Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.

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If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

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Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

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Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

Towing with a sling-type truck

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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.

Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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From the front

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From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

Using a flatbed truck

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Vehicles without electronically
modulated air suspension

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Vehicles with electronically
modulated air suspension

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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing hooks.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body

Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.

4WD models:

Turn the four-wheel drive control switch to the “2WD” position.

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.

When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

→P. 204

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While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the tool bag. (

→P. 466)

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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Type A

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Type B

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle

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While towing

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When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.

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Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.

4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

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Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

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When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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If you think something is wrong

● Fluid leaks under the vehicle.

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher

than normal.

● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points higher or lower than

normal

● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

● Engine misses, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches

the floor

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Fuel pump shut off system

Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

Restart the engine.

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

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Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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