2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA towing

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 180
Headlight switch .................. 180
Fog light switch ................... 183
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 184
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 186
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 187
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 188
Cruise control ...................... 188
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 191
Intuitive parking assist......... 202
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 208
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 213
Four-wheel drive system ..... 214
AUTO LSD system.............. 219
Driving assist systems ........ 221
2-5. Driving information ........... 227 Off-road precautions ........... 227
Cargo and luggage ............. 232
Vehicle load limits ............... 236
Winter driving tips ............... 237
Trailer towing ...................... 241
Dinghy towing ..................... 257 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ..... 260
Front air conditioning system .............................. 260
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 272
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 273
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 274
3-2. Using the audio system ... 276 Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 276
Using the radio ................... 279
Using the CD player ........... 285
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 292
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 301
Using the AUX adapter....... 303
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 305
3-3. Using the rear audio/ video system .................. 307
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 307
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 314
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 323
3Interior features

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 142Driving the vehicle............ 142
Engine (ignition) switch .... 151
Automatic
transmission..... 154
Turn signal lever .............. 158
Parking brake ................... 159
Horn ................................. 160
2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 161 Gauges and meters ......... 161
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 166
Multi-information display............................ 171
Accessory meter .............. 177
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 180
Headlight switch ............... 180
Fog light switch ................ 183
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 184
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 186
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 187 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 188
Cruise control ................... 188
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 191
Intuitive parking assist...... 202
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 208
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 213
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 214
AUTO LSD system........... 219
Driving assist systems ..... 221
2-5. Driving information ........ 227 Off-road precautions ........ 227
Cargo and luggage .......... 232
Vehicle load limits ............ 236
Winter driving tips ............ 237
Trailer towing ................... 241
Dinghy towing .................. 257

156 2-1. Driving procedures
TOW/HAUL switch (6-speed models 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. 155)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4 (6-speed models) or 4 or 3 (5-speed models). ( P. 188,191)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 544
■ 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
● The vehicle ahead has higher ground clearance, which means that the
placement of the reflectors is in a higher position.
● The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.
● The vehicle ahead or other vehicles around you are flinging up water or
snow.
● Excessive exhaust gas (black smoke) is coming from the vehicle ahead or
other vehicles around you, obscuring your front view.
● There is an obstruction (protective film, sticker, etc.) on the reflectors on
the vehicle ahead, or reflectors are not installed on the vehicle ahead or
are damaged.
● Heavy luggage in the luggage compartment or rear seats is causing the
nose of your vehicle to tilt up.
● 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

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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini-
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• When attaching a two-way radio antenna.
• When a towing eyelet is mounted on your vehicle.
• When the bumper is damaged.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb radio waves
• Sharply-angled objects

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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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2-5. Driving information
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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 will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 473)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: ( P. 557)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity:
With separated type second seat—
7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
With bench type second seat—
8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity: ( P. 242, 557)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.