2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Windshield

176 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the engine
switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features P. 569)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 169)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when INT
is selected.)
Intermittent wiper interval adjustment (decrease)
Intermittent wiper interval adjustment (increase)
Temporary operation
Intermittent windshi eld wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshiel d wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Automatically canceling vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the
following situations.
●Vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
● VSC is activated
● The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
*
●The windshield wipers are operating at high or low speed.*
●The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or more after operating
the front wheel drive control switch or the center differential lock switch.
*: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving must be reset by pressing the
ON-OFF button again.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Automatically cancelling constant speed control
The set speed is automatically canceled in the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Vehicle speed falls below 25 mph (40 km/h)
● VSC is activated
● The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or more after operating
the front wheel drive control switch or the center differential lock switch.
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 55 mph (90 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
Long Approximately 245 ft. (75 m)
Medium Approximately 165 ft. (50 m) Short Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger... 250
Front air conditioning system ........................... 250
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 258
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 262
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 263
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 266
Audio system (without navigation system)
.......... 266
Using the radio ................. 269
Using the CD player ......... 275
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 283
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 292
Using the AUX adapter .... 294
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 296 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
Interior features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or
recirculated air mode Front passenger’s
side temperature
control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Simultaneous
mode
Rear air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Temperature control for rear
passengers Air outlet
selection dial
Driver's side temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Fan OFF switch

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The indicator comes on.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Driver side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.