Toyota Sequoia (2018 year). Manual

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which

allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil

when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

How to read oil container label:

The International Lubricant Speci-
fication Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.

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Cooling system

Capacity



Vehicles without towing package

13.1 qt. (12.4 L, 10.9 Imp.qt.)



Vehicles with towing package

14.1 qt. (13.3 L, 11.7 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make
Gap

DENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at
68 °F (20 °C):

12.6

⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged

12.2

⎯ 12.4 V Half charged

11.8

⎯ 12.0 V Discharged

(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)

Charging rates

5 A max.

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: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at

the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Transfer (4WD models)

Oil capacity

1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)

Oil type

Gear oil API GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity

SAE 75W-90

Differential

Oil capacity

Front
(4WD models)

2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.80 Imp.qt.)

Rear

1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,

50 kgf) while the engine is running.

: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.1 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf).

Brakes

Pedal clearance

4.1 in. (104 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04

⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake lining wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake pedal travel

⎯ 9 clicks

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Power steering fluid type

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON

or III

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Type A



Type B

Tires and wheels

Tire size

P275/65R18 114T,
P255/70R18 112T (spare tire)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size

× 8J

Wheel nut torque

Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

Tire size

P275/55R20 111H,
P255/70R18 112T (spare tire)

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)

Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare tire:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size

× 8J,

× 8J (spare wheel)

Wheel nut torque

Steel wheels:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheels:
97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)

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A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

C: Double end bulbs

Light bulbs

Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Exterior

Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights

7443

21/5

Rear turn signal lights

—

Tail lights

194

3.8

Back-up lights

921

License plate lights

168

Outer foot light (if equipped)

—

Interior

Vanity lights (if equipped)

7065

1.4

Personal/interior lights



Front

—



Center

—



Rear

—

Interior light

7506

Foot well lighting

—

1.4

Door courtesy lights

168

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Fuel information



Gasoline engine (

→P. 495)

You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A.



Flex-fuel engine (

→P. 495)

You must only use unleaded gasoline, E85, or a blend of the two
fuels.
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number
91] or higher), E85, or a blend of two fuels is required for opti-
mum engine performance.
The use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than
87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead
to engine damage.
The use of fuel with an ethanol concentration in excess of 85%
will have a negative impact on driving performance and can
cause damage to the fuel system components.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A.

At minimum, the E85 you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D5798 in the U.S.A.

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Identifying flex-fuel vehicles

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Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

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Gasoline quality standards

●

Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.

●

The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

●

The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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E85 fuel (Flex-fuel engine)

●

E85 fuel is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. However, E85 does
not necessarily contain 85% ethanol. For example, in cold climates the etha-
nol content of E85 may be reduced during the winter months to maintain
cold weather starting performance.

●

E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you will need to fill your
fuel tank more frequently when using E85.

●

The number of fuel stations that sell E85 fuel is limited. For more information
about fueling stations, please refer to the U.S. Department of Energy Web
site.
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/

Flex-fuel vehicles can be identified by the
fuel tank cap, which is marked
“FLEX-FUEL E85/GASOLINE”.

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives

●

Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.

●

Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

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Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.

Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.

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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline (Gasoline engine)

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.

●

Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

●

Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).

DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.

(30% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline (Flex-fuel engine)
Do not use non-specified fuel such as the following.

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Fuels containing methanol

●

Fuels with more than 85% ethanol

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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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Non-recommendation of the use of after-market fuel additives
(Flex-fuel engine)
Do not use any after-market fuel additives when repeatedly refueling with
E85, as some after-market fuel additives are not compatible with E85.

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If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Toyota dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●

Gasoline engine: Do not use gasohol other than the type previously
stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

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When use of non-specified fuels (Flex-fuel engine)
The use of non-specified fuels will have a negative impact on starting and
driving performance, and will cause damage to the fuel system compo-
nents. Therefore, do not add fuels such as the following.

• Fuels containing methanol
• Fuels with more than 85% ethanol

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Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.

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When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire information

Tire size

(

→P. 510)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

(

→P. 509)

Location of treadwear indicators

(

→P. 405)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(

→P. 514)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(

→P. 514)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.

Typical tire symbols

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Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.

Summer tires or all season tires

(

→P. 410)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identification mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

Manufacturer’s code

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)



Type A



Type B

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical
tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)

Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)

Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)

Wheel diameter (inches)

Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)

Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

Tire size

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Bead

Sidewall

Shoulder

Tread

Belt

Inner liner

Reinforcing rubber

Carcass

Rim lines

Bead wires

Chafer

Tire section names

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This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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