2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA trailer

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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

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 136Driving the vehicle............ 136
Engine (ignition) switch .... 145
Automatic
transmission
(6-speed models)
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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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.

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TOW/HAUL switch (vehicles with towing package)Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 149)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P. 183,186)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 530
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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CAUTION
■When the laser radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle
ahead
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar
sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident
may result.
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment, etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When towing a trailer
■ To ensure the laser rada r sensor functions correctly
Do not do the following to the sensor as doing so may cause the sensor not
to function correctly and could result in an accident.
● Stick or attach anything to them
● Leave them dirty
● Disassemble, subject them to strong shocks
● Modify or paint them
● Replace them with non-genuine parts

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When driving
CAUTION
■The electronically modulated air susp ension must be turned off in the
following circumstances:
Otherwise, the automatic leveling function may cause the vehicle’s height to
change, resulting in an unexpected accident.
● When driving through water such as shallow streams (Put the vehicle
height in HI mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspension.
Drive at 18 mph [30 km/h] or slower.)
● When jacking up the vehicle, installing tire chains or tying the vehicle with
chains/wires for transportation via flat bed truck (Turn the system to the
manual mode and stop the engine.)
● When the vehicle must be towed (Put the vehicle height in N mode and
turn the system to the manual mode.)
● When the vehicle gets stuck (Turn the system to the manual mode.)
● When disconnecting a trailer (Put the vehicle height in LO mode and turn
the system to the manual mode.)
■ Selecting the correct height mode
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the vehicle, as well as dan-
gerous handling characteristics, which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
●Before you lower the vehicle’s height, check under the vehicle to make
sure that no one is there.
● The HI mode should be used for off-road driving conditions.
As the vehicle’s center of gravity is higher in this setting, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning abruptly.
● Do not select HI mode when you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier.
This may result in a loss of control or vehicle rollover.

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When driving
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) (if equipped)
■Driving mode
●Sport mode is suitable for winding mountain road driving, high speed
driving or towing a trailer.
● Normal mode is suitable for ordinary driving.
Adaptive variable suspension system controls the suspension
according to the road and driving conditions. Selecting an optimum
driving mode allows good vehicle posture and steering wheel opera-
tion.
Sport mode
For winding mountain road
driving or high speed driving.
Normal mode
For ordinary driving.
Comfort mode
For driving on a bumpy road.

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When driving
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr
ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of B lb. (kg), the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B lb. (kg)  A lb. (kg) = C lb. (kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available carg o and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg)  D lb. (kg) = E lb. (kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight
of the occupants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total
load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage
load), you must reduce the ca rgo and luggage on your vehicle.