2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA key

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the dr iver’s door is open and the key is
in the engine switch.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
■Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Pulling the door handle can
open the front door even if the
lock button is in the lock posi-
tion.

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion
NDriver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function
■When locking the doors using the key
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle while driving.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener. The back
door can be locked/unlocked using a key, wireless remote control or
door lock switch.
■ Back door opener
Push up
Raise
■ Wireless remote control
P. 3 3
■ Key
Unlocks all doors
Opens the back window
(turn and hold)
Locks all doors
Closes the back window
(turn and hold)
■ Door lock switches
P. 3 7

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Folding down the third seat
■ Before folding down the third seat
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column)
can be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if
the key is not in the engine switch.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.

66 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Center third seat belt
The center third seat belt is a 3-po int type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.Matches the tab with the
hooked end
Matches the tab with the con-
cave end
■ Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when folding down the third seat.
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)
Auto tilt awayWhen the key is removed from
the engine switch, the steering
wheel returns to its stowed posi-
tion by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and
exit.
Inserting the key into the engine
switch returns the steering wheel
to its original position.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

86 1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Door lock linked power windows operation
The power windows can be opened and closed using the key. ( P. 37)
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the ACC position or turned off. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. power windows) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.
■ Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.