2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA remove seats

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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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■Wearing a seat belt
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pre-
tensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a
collision.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.

72 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■When using the center third seat belt
■ Using a seat belt comfort guide (center third seat)
● Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
● To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop
while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is
not in use.
● Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not
slide off the shoulder.
Failure to observe these precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
■ Using a seat belt extender
●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system
because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas-
ing the risk of death or injury in the event of a collision.
● The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when
used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the
one originally intended.
Do not use the center third seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.

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1
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.

84 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by applying pressure forward
and rearward.
Failure to do so may cause an accident, death or serious injury in the event
of emergency braking or a collision.
■ When loading cargo
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
● If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. ( P. 542)
● Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened to the roof lug-
gage carrier.
● Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will raise the vehicle’s center of
gravity. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise unexpected loss of control or vehicle rollover
may occur.
● If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the
vehicle occasionally during the trip to make sure the cargo remains
securely fastened.
● Do not exceed 150 lb. (68 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading the luggage
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.
■ Cross rail stoppers
To prevent damage to moon roof, do not remove the cross rail stoppers.

120 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger's airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-
back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front\
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light
is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-
ger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the
seat belt worn correctly. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illumi-
nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. (P. 124)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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Alphabetical index
Brake assist ............................. 214
Break-in tips ............................ 137
Card holder .............................. 370
Care
Exterior ................................. 422
Interior .................................. 424
Seat belts ............................. 425
Cargo capacity ........................ 228
Cargo hooks ............................ 407
CD changer .............................. 275
CD player ................................. 275
Chains ...................................... 229
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 121
Booster seats, installation .... 127
Convertible seats, definition............................. 121
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 126
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 116
Infant seats, definition .......... 121
Infant seats, installation ........ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 128
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 125
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 130
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 110
Battery precautions ...... 451, 534
Child restraint system ........... 121
Child-protectors ...................... 38
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 70
Installing child restraints ....... 124
Moon roof precautions............ 91
Power window lock switch ...... 85
Power window precautions..... 86
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 471 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................72
Seat belt precautions ..............71
Seat heater precautions ........399
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................391
Cleaning Exterior ..................................422
Interior ...................................424
Seat belts ..............................425
Climate control seat.................400
Clock ........................................ 388
Coin holder ...............................368
Compass ...................................416
Condenser ................................446
Console box .....................368, 373
Conversation mirror ................392
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............536
CRS ...........................................121
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................183
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................186
Cup holders ..............................377
Curtain shield airbags .............103
Customizable features.............569
Daytime running light system ....................................176
Defogger
Rear window .........................262
Side mirrors ...........................262
Dimension.................................542
Dinghy towing ..........................246
Display Trip information .....................167
Warning message .................514
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....433
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............362
Wattage .................................554
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