2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 32Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Driving position memory system ................................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 74
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 75
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 76
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
Roof luggage carrier............. 83
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 85
Power windows .................... 85
Power back window ............. 87
Moon roof ............................. 89 1-5. Refueling ............................. 92
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 96 Engine immobilizer system ... 96
Alarm .................................... 98
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 100
1-7. Safety information ............ 101 Correct driving posture ....... 101
SRS airbags ....................... 103
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 116
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints ..... 124
2-1. Driving procedures........... 136 Driving the vehicle .............. 136
Engine (ignition) switch....... 145
Automatic
transmission
(6-speed models)
............... 148
Automatic transmission (5-speed models) ............. 152
Turn signal lever ................. 155
Parking brake ..................... 156
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 157 Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 162
Multi-information display ..... 167
Accessory meter ................. 172
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the rear audio/video system ............................. 298
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 298
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 305
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 314
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 316
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 317
Using the video mode ........ 319
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 321
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 329
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 329
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 333
Making a phone call ........... 342
Setting a cellular phone...... 347
Security and system setup ................................ 352
Using the phone book ........ 355
3-5. Using the interior lights ... 362 Interior lights list ................. 362
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 363
• Personal/interior lights...... 364
• Interior light ...................... 365 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 366
List of storage features ....... 366
• Glove boxes ..................... 367
• Coin holder ....................... 368
• Front console box ............. 368
• Card holder ....................... 370
• Map holder ....................... 371
• Pen holder ........................ 372
• Tissue pocket ................... 373
• Rear console box ............. 373
• Overhead console ............ 376
• Cup holders ...................... 377
• Bottle holders ................... 381
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 382
• Seatback table .................. 384
3-7. Other interior features...... 386 Sun visors ........................... 386
Vanity mirrors ..................... 387
Clock................................... 388
Outside temperature display .............................. 389
Portable ashtray ................. 390
Cigarette lighter .................. 391
Conversation mirror ............ 392
Power outlets ...................... 393
Seat heaters ....................... 397
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 400
Armrests ............................. 402
Rear side sunshades .......... 403
Floor mat ............................ 405
Luggage compartment features ............................ 406
Garage door opener ........... 411
Compass ............................ 416

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Door lock switch
P. 37
Power window
switches
P. 85
Window lock
switch
P. 85
Inside door lock
button
P. 38
: If equipped
Driving position memory
switches
 P. 59
Auxiliary box
P. 382

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 161
Power back door main
switch
 P. 43
: If equipped
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 79
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
 P. 74
Personal/interior light
main switch
P. 363
Power back door
switch
 P. 42
Headlight cleaner
switch
 P. 182
RSCA OFF switch
P. 115
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 75
REVERSE TILT
switch
 P. 80

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 32Keys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 33
Wireless remote control ..... 33
Side doors .......................... 37
Back door ........................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 46
Front seats ......................... 46
Rear seats.......................... 49
Driving position memory system ............................. 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ............... 74
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ... 75
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 76
Outside rear view mirrors ... 79
Roof luggage carrier .......... 83 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof ....................... 85
Power windows .................. 85
Power back window ........... 87
Moon roof ........................... 89
1-5. Refueling........................... 92 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 96 Engine immobilizer system ............................. 96
Alarm.................................. 98
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 100
1-7. Safety information ......... 101 Correct driving posture..... 101
SRS airbags ..................... 103
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 116
Child restraint systems..... 121
Installing child restraints... 124

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Before driving
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push , the driver's door is unlocked. Pushing again
within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■ Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with power back door
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm
Pushing and holding:
Opens and closes the
power back door
Vehicles without power back door Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Panic mode
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Power back door operation (veh icles with power back door)
The power back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then closed.
■ Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 470)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 37)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 98)
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.