2026 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Toyota
Model:
Sienna
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5
Introduction
9
For your information
9
Main Owner’s Manual
9
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
9
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
9
Cyber Attack Risk
10
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
10
Vehicle data recording
10
Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only)
12
Statement on Warranty Coverage for Aftermarket and Recycled Parts (For U.S. Owners)
12
Event data recorder
12
Scrapping of your Toyota
14
Perchlorate Material
14
QR Code
14
Caution symbols attached to the high voltage components
14
Reading this manual
16
Symbols in this manual
16
Symbols in illustrations
16
Pictorial index
18
Exterior (Type A)
18
Exterior (Type B)
21
Exterior (Type C)
24
Instrument panel
27
Switches
29
Interior (8-passenger models)
32
Interior (7-passenger models)
33
Ceiling
34
1 For safety and security
36
1-1. For safe use
37
Before driving
37
Installing floor mats
37
For safe driving
39
Correct driving posture
39
Correct use of the seat belts
40
Adjusting the mirrors
40
Seat belts
41
Correct use of the seat belts
42
Fastening and releasing the seat belt (except for the third center seat)
44
Fastening the seat belt (for the third center seat)
44
Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the third center seat)
45
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front and second outside seats [8-passenger models])
46
Seat belt pretensioners (front and second outside seats)
47
SRS airbags
48
SRS airbag system
48
Front passenger occupant classification system
60
System components
60
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
62
Exhaust gas precautions
65
1-2. Child safety
66
Riding with children
66
Child restraint systems
67
Table of contents
67
Points to remember
67
Child restraint system
68
When using a child restraint system
70
Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
72
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
77
Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
81
1-3. Emergency assistance
86
Safety Connect
86
System components
86
Services
86
Subscription
87
Safety Connect LED light Indicators
88
Safety Connect services
89
Safety information for Safety Connect
90
1-4. Hybrid system
91
Hybrid system features
91
System components
91
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
94
Predictive Efficient Drive
94
Hybrid system precautions
97
System components
97
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents
100
Emergency shut off system
101
Hybrid warning message
101
1-5. Theft deterrent system
102
Immobilizer system
102
Operating the system
102
Alarm
103
Setting/canceling/stopping the alarm system
103
2 Vehicle status information and indicators
106
2-1. Instrument cluster
107
Warning lights and indicators
107
Instrument cluster
107
Warning lights
108
Indicators
111
Gauges and meters (with 7-inch display)
115
Meter display
115
Changing the trip meter display
118
Changing the instrument panel light brightness
118
Adjusting the clock
119
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch display)
120
Meter display
120
Odometer and trip meter display
124
Changing the instrument panel light brightness
125
Adjusting the clock
125
Multi-information display (with 7-inch display)
126
Display contents
126
Changing the display
127
Menu icons
127
Driving information display
128
Driving support system information display
131
Audio system-linked display
131
Vehicle information display
131
Settings display
132
Warning message display
138
Suggestion function
138
Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch display)
139
Display contents
139
Meter control switches
140
Changing the display
141
Fuel Economy
142
ECO Accelerator Guidance/Eco Score
143
EV Ratio/EV Driving Ratio
144
Driving support system information display
145
Navigation system-linked display
145
Audio system-linked display
145
Driving information display
145
Energy monitor
146
Tire pressure
146
AWD system display (AWD models)
146
G-force
146
Safety system status
147
Blank (No items)
148
Settings display
148
Suggestion function
153
Head-up display
155
System components
155
Using the head-up display
157
Driving support system display area
158
Pop-up display
159
Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer/outside temperature display area
160
Energy monitor/consumption screen
161
System components
161
Energy monitor
161
Consumption screen
163
3 Before driving
166
3-1. Key information
167
Keys
167
Key types
167
Wireless remote control
170
Using the mechanical key
170
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
172
Front doors
172
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
172
Advanced Rear Seat Reminder
176
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
179
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
180
Sliding doors
181
Unlocking and locking the sliding door from outside
182
Unlocking and locking the sliding door from inside
183
Opening/closing the sliding door automatically
183
Sliding door child-protector locks
186
Canceling the power sliding door system
195
Opening/closing the sliding door manually
196
Back door
197
Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside
199
Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside
199
Opening/closing the back door
199
Canceling the power back door system
212
Canceling the Hands Free Power Back Door
212
Adjusting the open position of the back door
212
Smart key system
214
3-3. Adjusting the seats
220
Front seats
220
Adjustment procedure
220
Rear seats
222
Adjustment procedure
222
Moving a second seat for third seat access
225
Removing the second center seat (8-passenger models)
225
Installing the second center seat (8-passenger models)
226
Folding down the third seats
226
Stowing the third seats
227
Head restraints
231
Vertical adjustment
231
Removing the head restraints
232
Installing the head restraints
233
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
234
Steering wheel
234
Adjustment procedure
234
Sounding the horn
235
Inside rear view mirror
236
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
236
Anti-glare function
236
Digital Rear-view Mirror
238
System components
238
Changing modes
239
Adjusting the mirror
240
Cleaning the Digital Rear-view Mirror
243
If you notice any symptoms
245
Outside rear view mirrors
249
Adjustment procedure
249
Folding and extending the mirrors
250
Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position memory)
251
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
252
Power windows
252
Opening and closing the power windows
252
Preventing accidental operation (window lock switch)
255
Moon roof
256
Operating the moon roof
256
3-6. Favorite settings
260
Driving position memory
260
Enabling easier driver entry and exit (power easy access system)
260
Recording/recalling a driving position
260
Registering/recall/canceling a driving position to an electronic key (memory recall function)
262
My Settings
264
Types of assigned authentication devices
264
Recalled functions
264
4 Driving
266
4-1. Before driving
267
Driving the vehicle
267
Driving procedure
267
Cargo and luggage
276
Capacity and distribution
276
Calculation formula for your vehicle
278
Roof luggage carrier
279
Seating configuration variation (8-passenger models only)
280
Vehicle load limits
281
Trailer towing (without towing package)
282
Trailer towing (with towing package)
283
Towing related terms
285
Weight limits
288
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
288
Trailer Tongue Weight
289
Hitch
289
Positions for towing hitch receiver
290
Selecting trailer ball
290
Connecting trailer lights
292
Trailer towing tips
292
Dinghy towing
296
4-2. Driving procedures
297
Power (ignition) switch
297
Starting the hybrid system
297
Stopping the hybrid system
299
Changing power switch modes
301
When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other than P
303
EV drive mode
304
Operating instructions
304
Hybrid transmission
307
Shift position purpose and functions
307
Shifting the shift lever
308
Selecting the driving mode
310
Changing shift ranges in S mode
310
Turn signal lever
312
Operating instructions
312
Parking brake
313
Operating instructions
313
Brake Hold
318
Enabling the system
318
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
321
Headlight switch
321
Turning on the headlights
321
Turning on the high beam headlights
324
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
325
Activating the Automatic High Beam system
325
Turning the high beam on/off manually
328
Fog light switch
330
Operating procedure
330
Windshield wipers and washer
331
Operating the wiper lever
331
Rear window wiper and washer
335
Operating the wiper lever
335
4-4. Refueling
337
Opening the fuel tank cap
337
Before refueling the vehicle
337
Opening the fuel tank cap
339
Closing the fuel tank cap
339
4-5. Using the driving support systems
341
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
341
Driving assist system
341
Sensors
341
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
347
Detectable objects
347
System functions
347
Changing settings of the pre-collision system
350
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
358
Functions included in LTA system
362
Turning LTA system on
365
Indications on multi-information display
366
RSA (Road Sign Assist)
373
Indication on the multi-information display
373
Supported types of road signs
374
Notification function
374
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
377
System Components
377
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
379
Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
381
Adjusting the set speed
381
Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
383
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
383
Resuming follow-up cruising when the vehicle has been stopped by system control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
384
Canceling and resuming the speed control
384
Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
384
Selecting constant speed control mode
385
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
390
System components
391
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
392
The Blind Spot Monitor function
394
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
397
Intuitive parking assist
403
System components
403
Turning intuitive parking assist on/off
404
Sensor detection display, object distance
410
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function
414
Display (Multimedia Display)
415
Turning the RCD function on/off
415
When a pedestrian is detected
415
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
419
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system
419
Enabling/Disabling the Parking Support Brake
420
Display and buzzer for hybrid system output restriction control and brake control
421
System overview
422
Parking Support Brake function (static objects)
425
Examples of function operation
425
Types of sensors
426
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)
429
Examples of function operation
429
Types of sensors
429
Driving mode select switch
432
Selecting a driving mode
432
Driving assist systems
434
Summary of the driving assist systems
434
4-6. Driving tips
442
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips
442
Using Eco drive mode
442
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
442
Changing the shift position
442
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
442
When braking
442
Delays
443
Highway driving
443
Air conditioning
443
Checking tire inflation pressure
443
Luggage
443
Warming up before driving
444
Winter driving tips
445
Pre-winter preparations
445
Before driving the vehicle
446
When driving the vehicle
446
When parking the vehicle
447
Selecting tire chains
447
Regulations on the use of tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch or 18-inch tires)
448
5 Interior features
450
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
451
Front automatic air conditioning system
451
Air conditioning controls
451
Air conditioning control screen
456
Using automatic mode
459
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)
459
Switching between the individual and synchronous modes
460
Changing the rear seat settings
462
Air outlet layout and operations
463
Rear automatic air conditioning system
465
Air conditioning controls
465
Using the automatic mode
466
Changing the rear seat settings from the front control panel
467
Air outlet layout and operations
467
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
468
Heated steering wheel
468
Operating the seat heaters
469
Operating the seat ventilators (front seats)
470
5-2. Using the interior lights
471
Interior lights list
471
Location of the interior lights
471
Operating the personal/interior light main switch
472
Operating the personal lights
472
Third row interior light
473
5-3. Using the storage features
475
List of storage features
475
Location of the storage features
475
Glove box
476
Console box
476
Cup holders
477
Bottle holders
479
Door pockets
480
Conversation mirror
481
Open tray
481
Luggage compartment features
484
Cargo hooks
484
Cargo net hooks
484
Side auxiliary box
485
5-4. Using the other interior features
486
Other interior features
486
Sun visors
486
Vanity mirrors
486
Power outlet (12 VDC)
486
Power outlets (120 VAC)
487
USB Type-C charging ports
493
Wireless charger
495
Sunshades
505
Armrest
507
Assist grips
507
Grocery bag hooks
508
Coat hooks
509
Refrigerator
510
Vacuum cleaner
512
Garage door opener
516
System components
516
Programming HomeLink®
518
Operating HomeLink®
521
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three codes)
523
6 Maintenance and care
524
6-1. Maintenance and care
525
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
525
Cleaning instructions
525
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
530
Protecting the vehicle interior
530
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents
531
Cleaning the leather areas
532
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
532
6-2. Maintenance
534
Maintenance requirements
534
General maintenance
535
Scheduled maintenance
535
Do-it-yourself maintenance
536
General maintenance
537
Engine compartment
537
Luggage compartment
537
Vehicle interior
537
Vehicle exterior
539
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
540
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
540
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
540
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
540
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
540
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
541
Do-it-yourself service precautions
541
Maintenance
541
Hood
544
Opening the hood
544
Positioning a floor jack
546
Location of the jack point
546
Engine compartment
548
Components
548
Checking the engine oil
548
Adding engine oil
550
Checking the coolant
552
Checking the radiator and condenser
554
Checking and adding the brake fluid
554
Adding the washer fluid
555
12-volt battery
557
Location
557
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
559
Exterior
559
Tires
560
Checking tires
560
Tire rotation
562
Tire pressure warning system
563
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
568
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
569
Registering ID codes
574
Selecting wheel set
579
Tire inflation pressure
582
Checking the specified tire inflation pressure
583
Inspection and adjustment procedure
584
Wheels
585
Wheel selection
585
Aluminum wheel precautions
586
Air conditioning filter
587
Removal method
587
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents
590
Cleaning procedure
590
Electronic key battery
594
Items to prepare
594
Replacing the battery
594
Checking and replacing fuses
597
Checking and replacing fuses
597
Light bulbs
601
Preparing for light bulb replacement
601
Bulb location
601
Replacing light bulb
602
7 When trouble arises
610
7-1. Essential information
611
Emergency flashers
611
Operating instructions
611
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
612
Stopping the vehicle
612
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising
614
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
616
If your vehicle needs to be towed
616
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
617
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
617
Using a flatbed truck
619
If you think something is wrong
620
Visible symptoms
620
Audible symptoms
620
Operational symptoms
620
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
621
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
621
If a warning message is displayed
634
Messages and warnings
634
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)
641
Before repairing the vehicle
641
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit
643
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
643
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
645
Emergency repair method
645
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)
653
Before jacking up the vehicle
653
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
653
Wheel lock nut
655
Taking out the jack
656
Taking out the tools
656
Taking out the spare tire
657
Replacing a flat tire
658
Installing the spare tire
660
Stowing the spare tire
663
If the hybrid system will not start
665
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting procedure is being followed Starting the hybrid system
665
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume
665
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
665
Starting the hybrid system in an emergency
666
If you lose your keys
667
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
668
Opening the fuel filler door (Vehicles without spare tire)
668
Opening the fuel filler door (Vehicles with spare tire)
668
If the electronic key does not operate properly
670
Locking and unlocking the doors
670
Starting the hybrid system
671
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
673
Restarting the hybrid system
673
If your vehicle overheats
679
Correction procedures
679
If the vehicle becomes stuck
683
Recovering procedure
683
8 Vehicle specifications
686
8-1. Specifications
687
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
687
Dimensions and weights
687
Seating capacity
688
Vehicle identification
689
Engine
689
Fuel
690
Electric motor (traction motor)
690
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
690
Lubrication system
690
Cooling system
691
Ignition system (spark plug)
692
Electrical system (12-volt Battery)
692
Hybrid transmission
692
Rear differential (rear electric motor) (AWD models)
693
Brakes
693
Steering
694
Tires and wheels
694
Light bulbs
695
Fuel information
696
Tire information
698
Typical tire symbols
698
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
699
Tire size
700
Tire section names
701
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
701
Glossary of tire terminology
702
8-2. Customization
709
Customizable features
709
Customizing vehicle features
709
Customizable Features
711
8-3. Initialization
728
Items to initialize
728
List of the items to initialize
728
8-4. Free/open source software
729
Free/open source software information
729
Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch display)
729
9 For owners
730
9-1. For owners
731
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
731
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners
732
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
733
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécurité
733
Entretien et soin
733
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
735
Système de coussins gonflables SRS
735
Index
743
Certifications
760
Safety Connect
760
Advanced Rear Seat Reminder
761
Smart key system and immobilizer system
762
Smart key system
763
Millimeter wave radar sensor
766
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
768
Intuitive parking assist
769
Wireless charger
769
Garage door opener
771
Tire pressure warning system
773
2026 Toyota Sienna Overview
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual is the primary reference for safe operation, scheduled maintenance, and feature explanations for your 2026 Toyota Sienna. It explains instrument panel symbols, recommended tire pressures, fluid capacities, and routine service intervals. Consult the manual to learn proper seat configuration, child restraint installation, and the operation of driver-assist systems. Regularly reviewing the manual helps prevent misuse, reduces wear, and preserves warranty coverage by ensuring recommended procedures are followed and service reminders.
Introduction
The 2026 Toyota Sienna blends family-focused utility with refined interior comfort and updated technology. Designed as a versatile people mover, this generation emphasizes efficiency, safety, and adaptability for daily commutes and long trips. Its contemporary styling, expansive cabin, and configurable cargo space support active lifestyles. Standard advanced safety suites and intuitive infotainment create a confident driving experience while materials and sound insulation enhance ride quality for passengers in every row.
Powertrains
Powertrains for the 2026 Sienna prioritize fuel economy and responsiveness. Hybrid systems combine a gasoline engine with electric motors to deliver smooth acceleration and strong low-end torque, while improving city fuel consumption. An available higher-output hybrid tuning offers brisker performance for highway merging and towing. Regenerative braking and intelligent energy management help maximize efficiency, and drive modes tailor throttle response for comfort, eco, or sport-oriented driving preferences.
Trims
Available trims offer a range of amenities to match buyer priorities, from well-equipped base models to premium, feature-rich editions. Lower trims focus on value with essential comfort and safety technology. Mid-level trims add convenience features like power sliding doors, upgraded upholstery, and enhanced infotainment. Top trims provide luxury touches including leather seating, advanced audio systems, panoramic sunroof, and additional driver assistance features for a more refined ownership experience.
Features
Standard and optional features emphasize family convenience and connectivity: multi-zone climate control, configurable seating with easy-entry second-row seats, wireless device charging, and multiple USB ports. Infotainment includes a responsive touchscreen, smartphone integration, and built-in navigation. Safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automated emergency braking. Practical features like hands-free liftgate, roof rails, and available all-wheel drive round out the Sienna's versatile package.
User manual download
The Toyota Sienna owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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