2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA light

264 2-5. Driving information
HitchTrailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/brac ket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that c onforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle
body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

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Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ballHitch receiver pin hole posi-
tion: 46.2 in. (1172.3 mm)
Connecting trailer lightsUse the wire harness stored in the rear end under the vehicle body. 4 pin, 7 pin connectors
4 pin connector

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s man ual, whichever is lowest. Instability
of the towing vehicle-trailer combin ation (trailer sway) increases as
speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of con-
trol.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-
trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (Thi s is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack-
knifing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or
slippery surfaces.

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■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 633)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trai\
ler.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

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NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features .......................... 399
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 403
Making a phone call ......... 412
Setting a cellular phone ... 416
Security and system setup .............................. 420
Using the phone book ...... 423
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 429
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 430
• Personal/interior lights ... 431
• Interior light .................... 432
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 433
• Glove boxes ................... 434
• Coin holder .................... 435
• Front console box .......... 436
• Card holder .................... 438
• Map holder ..................... 439
• Pen holder ..................... 441
• Tissue pocket................. 442
• Rear console box ........... 443
• Overhead console.......... 446
• Cup holders ................... 448
• Bottle holders ................. 452 • Auxiliary boxes ............... 453
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 455
Vanity mirrors ................... 456
Clock ................................ 457
Outside temperature display............................ 458
Portable ashtray ............... 460
Cigarette lighter................ 461
Conversation mirror ......... 462
Power outlets ................... 463
Seat heaters..................... 469
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 472
Armrests........................... 474
Rear side sunshades ....... 475
Seatback table ................. 477
Floor mat .......................... 478
Luggage compartment features .......................... 480
Garage door opener......... 485
Compass .......................... 491

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
● Do not apply oil to the CD player.
● Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a
time.

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3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
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Interior features
Opening and closing the display
Press the lock release button to
open the display.
Pull the display down to an easily
viewable angle (between 90 and
125 ).
To close the display, push the
display up until a click is heard.
The illumination of the screen is
automatically turned off when the
display is closed. However, the
rear seat entertainment system is
not turned off.
Loading a disc
Insert the disc into the slot with
the label side up.
The DISC indicator light turns on
while the disc is loaded.
The player will play the track or
chapter, and will repeat it after it
reaches the end.