2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA air condition

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.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 175
Headlight switch .................. 175
Fog light switch ................... 178
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 179
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 181
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 182
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 183
Cruise control ...................... 183
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 186
Intuitive parking assist......... 196
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 202
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 207
Four-wheel drive system ..... 208
AUTO LSD system.............. 212
Driving assist systems ........ 214
2-5. Driving information ........... 219 Off-road precautions ........... 219
Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 246 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
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 422Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 422
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 424
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 427 Maintenance requirements . 427
General maintenance.......... 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 432
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 433
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 433
Hood ................................... 437
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires .................................... 454
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 465
Air conditioning filter............ 467
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 470
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 472
Light bulbs........................... 483 5-1. Essential information ....... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 496
If you think something is wrong ............................... 501
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 502
Event data recorder ............ 503
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 505
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 505
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ........... 519
If the engine will not start.... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 530
If you lose your keys........... 531
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 532
If your vehicle overheats .... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 539
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system
Rear air conditioning
system
P. 258
Power outlet P. 393Cup holders P. 377

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Pictorial indexInterior
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system
Rear air conditioning
system
P. 258
Power outlet P. 393Cup holders P. 377
A/V input adapter
P. 319
Headphone jacks P. 300

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches

P. 397
P. 400
Air conditioning
system
P. 250
Power outlet P. 393
Audio system
Navigation system
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P. 266Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
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Windshield wiper de-icer
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P. 262
P. 263Security indicator
P. 96, P. 98Accessory meter
P. 172
Cigarette lighter P. 391
AUX adapter P. 294
: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 169)

106 1-7. Safety information
■Operating conditions (front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 116)
■ Operating conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-
partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will activate even if there is
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. ( P. 116)
■ Operating conditions (c urtain shield airbags)
The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger
compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll-
over. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times
when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front impact.