2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA mirror

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FOLDING MIRRORS (type A only)
To fold mirrors for parking in restricted
areas, push the mirror folding button.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
Position 1ÐTo fold the mirrors
Position 2ÐTo return the mirrors back to
their original positions
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and any mir-
ror malfunction, do not touch the mir-
ror while it is moving.
The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
Vehicles with power mirror folding button
onlyÐ
If the key is turned from ªLOCKº to ªACCº
the mirror will move automatically accord-
ing to the position of the mirror folding
button.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
ÐFolding rear view mirrors

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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight drivingÐLever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night drivingÐLever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or injuries.
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
This mirror is equipped with auto anti±
glare function. The function is designed
to reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving.
When the ignition key is inserted and
turned on, the inside rear view mirror al-
ways turns on in the automatic function
mode.
The indicator illuminates to show you that
the function is on.
Anti±glare inside rear view
mirrorAuto anti±glare inside rear
view mirror

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In automatic function mode, if the mirror
detects light from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
To turn off the automatic function, press
the switch on the ªOFFº side.
To turn on the automatic function again,
press the switch on the ªAUTOº side.
Adjust it before driving so that the rear
view is in the best condition.
When the outside air temperature is low,
it may take a little longer for the mirror
to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious personal
injuries.
To ensure correct functioning of anti±
glare mirror sensors located on both
sides of the mirror, do not touch or
cover the sensors with your finger or
a piece of cloth, etc.To block out glare, move the sun visor.
To block out glare from the frontÐSwing
down the sun visor (position 1).
To block out glare from the sideÐSwing
down the sun visor, remove it from the
hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi-
tion 2).
If glare comes from obliquely behind you,
extend the plate at the end of the visor
(to position 3).
Sun visorsÐ

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To block the glare from the front when the
main sun visor is swung to the lateral
side (position 2), swing down the sub vi-
sor.
CAUTION
Do not extend the plate at the end of
the sun visor when the visor is in the
position 1. It can cover the anti±glare
inside rear view mirror and obstruct
the rear view.
To use the vanity mirrors, swing down
the sun visor and open the cover.
On some models, the vanity light comes
on when you open the cover.
ÐVanity mirrors

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flashers148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog lights149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center interior and personal lights150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center interior light151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch light152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wipers and washer153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers154 . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1± 5

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To turn on the back window wiper, twist
the lever knob upward.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
Lever position
Speed setting
Position 1Intermittent
Position 2Normal
To squirt washer fluid on the back window,
twist the knob upward or downward as far
as it will go (position 3 or 4).
The wiper is activated after the washer
squirts fluid if you twist the knob upward.
But, the washer only squirts fluid if you
twist the knob downward.The knob automatically returns from these
positions after you release it.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see ªAdding washer fluidº on page 444 in
Section 7±3.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window wiper and washer will not
work. Make sure the back window is fully
closed when using the back window wiper
and washer.
NOTICE
Do not operate the back window wip-
er if the back window is dry. It may
scratch the glass.To defog or defrost the back window,
push the switch with the back window
closed.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
back window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defoggers have operated about 15
minutes.
Back window wiper and
washerBack window and outside rear
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Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially during
stop±and±go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
CAUTION
On some models, since the mirror
surfaces can get hot, do not touch
them when the defogger switch is on.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the back
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or connec-
tors.
If the back window is not fully closed, the
back window defogger will not work. Make
sure the back window is fully closed when
using the back window defogger.If the back window is opened while the
defogger is working, the defogger will au-
tomatically turn off. Even if the back win-
dow is fully closed after that, the defogger
will not automatically turn on.

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1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.Once you turn the ignition key to ªSTARTº
position and release it, the cranking hold
function continues to crank the engine in
ªONº position until it starts.
The function stops cranking the engine
after about 25 seconds maximum if the
engine has not started yet. When you
crank the engine again, wait a few sec-
onds and restart it.
If you hold the key in ªSTARTº position,
the function will keep cranking for about
30 seconds maximum.1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Put the selector lever in ªPº. If you
need to restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, put the selector le-
ver in ªNº. A starter safety device will
prevent the starter from operating if the
selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
Before starting the engineHow to start the engineÐ
ÐCranking hold function(a) Before cranking