2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
The 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid will revolutionize family minivan driving by fusing eco-friendly efficiency with adaptable features. It is believed that this most recent model would step up its game with a sleeker design that emphasizes aerodynamics and modern style. The Sienna Hybrid’s engine is anticipated to carry on the family car’s tradition of dependable and economical hybrid technology, providing the perfect mix of power and fuel economy. The most recent entertainment and communication technologies, which keep the driver and passengers entertained and involved, are featured in a roomy and cozy interior that awaits passengers. With cutting-edge driver-assistance technologies probably standard, safety is still a major priority, making it a great option for families looking for a useful but environmentally friendly car. In a family-friendly package, the 2024 Sienna Hybrid seeks to provide the ideal balance of comfort, innovation, and sustainability.
When using a child restraint system
- When installing a child restraint system in a front passenger seat
For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system in the rear seat. When installing the child restraint system to a front passenger seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child restraint system.-
Raise the seatback as much as possible.
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Move the front seat fully rearward.
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If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the uppermost position.
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- When using a child restraint system
Observe the following precau-tions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.-
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
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A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
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A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, raise the seat-back as much as possible, and move the seat to the rearmost position, even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
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Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillars, or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the centre 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.
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Use a child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and install it on the rear seat.
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If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right-hand rear seat.
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Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.
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A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
- Adjust the rear seat.
If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback, adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved. - Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
- Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
- Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
- While pushing the child restraint system down 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.
- After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely.
Forward-facing – Convertible seat
- Adjust the seat.
When using the front passenger seat: Installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable for front passenger seat adjustment. When using the rear 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.
- Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
- Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
- Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it 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
- 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.
- After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to ensure that it is installed securely.
Booster seat
- If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat is unavoidable 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. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the uppermost position.
- Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
- Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible.
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.
When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precau-tions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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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.
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If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
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Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure that it has been securely installed.
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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the centre 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.
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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
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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 effectiveness. 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’s restraint, move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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When installing a child restraint system in the centre rear 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, sudden swerving or an accident.
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.
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 swerving or an accident.
In case of either airbag deploy-ment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to automatically call the response centre. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the 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 Customer Experience 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 the 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 in the United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety Connect response centre. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response centre agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.
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 centre agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as towing, flat tires, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Enhanced Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
Important! Read this information 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.
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ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
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NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement)
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ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard The design of SafetyConnect complies with the FCC guidelines in addition to those standards.
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 conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
- Gasoline engine
- B Front electric motor (traction motor) C Rear electric motor (traction motor)* *: AWD models only
When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During start-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when travelling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used. When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly 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 battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative 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 battery (traction battery).
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The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
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The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped. The on/off operation of the EV indi-cator can be changed. Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically.
following conditions*:
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During gasoline engine warm-up
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During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
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When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
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When the heater is switched on *: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop automatically in other situations.
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 battery) 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.
FAQ
The 2024 Sienna Hybrid is expected to feature updated styling, enhanced interior comfort and technology, and possibly improved hybrid system efficiency.
It’s likely to have a refreshed design with modern aesthetic touches while maintaining its family-friendly functionality.
The 2024 model is expected to maintain or improve upon its already impressive fuel efficiency, thanks to advancements in hybrid technology.
Given the popularity of AWD, it’s likely that this option will continue to be available for those needing extra traction and stability.
The interior is expected to be updated with high-quality materials, enhanced comfort features, and the latest infotainment and connectivity options.
Expect an upgraded infotainment system, better connectivity, and more advanced driver-assistance systems.
The transmission will likely be optimized for efficiency and smoothness, in line with the latest hybrid technology trends.
New model years often introduce fresh color options, though this hasn’t been confirmed.
Expect Toyota’s Safety Sense suite, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking, among others.
Prices may slightly increase with new features and technology, but Toyota aims to keep its vehicles competitively priced.
Yes, with its spacious interior, fuel efficiency, and safety features, it’s ideal for larger families.
The Sienna Hybrid is expected to remain a strong contender in the hybrid minivan segment, offering a balance of efficiency, comfort, and technology.
Toyota typically offers a range of trim levels to suit different preferences and budgets.
As a hybrid, its battery range will be limited to short distances, with the gasoline engine providing the primary source of power for longer trips.
An improved infotainment system with a more intuitive interface and advanced features is expected.