2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA air suspension

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 186
Fog light switch ................... 190
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 191
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 193
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 194
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 195
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 198
Intuitive parking assist......... 209
Rear view monitor system... 216
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 223
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 228
Four-wheel drive system ..... 229
AUTO LSD system.............. 234
Driving assist systems ........ 236
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 242
Cargo and luggage ............. 247
Vehicle load limits ............... 251
Winter driving tips ............... 253
Trailer towing ...................... 257
Dinghy towing ..................... 277 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 280
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 288
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 292
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 294
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 295
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 297
Using the radio ................... 301
Using the CD player ........... 309
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 318
Operating an iPod .............. 326
Operating a USB memory .. 332
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 339
Using the AUX port............. 343
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 345
3Interior features

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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
● Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD
players.
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 148
Engine (ignition) switch .... 157
Automatic transmission .... 160
Turn signal lever .............. 164
Parking brake ................... 165
Horn ................................. 166
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 167
Indicators and warninglights .............................. 172
Multi-information display............................ 177
Accessory meter .............. 183
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 186
Fog light switch ................ 190
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 191
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 193
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 194 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 195
Dynamic laser cruisecontrol ............................ 198
Intuitive parking assist...... 209
Rear view monitor system ........................... 216
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 223
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 228
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 229
AUTO LSD system........... 234
Driving assist systems ..... 236
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 242
Cargo and luggage .......... 247
Vehicle load limits ............ 251
Winter driving tips ............ 253
Trailer towing ................... 257
Dinghy towing .................. 277

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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 sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Electronically modulated air suspension
Selecting vehicle heightHigher
Lower
Vehicle height can be adjusted
only when the engine is running.
The height control indicator
stops blinking, and comes on
continuously to in dicate that the
mode shift is completed.
: If equipped
The electronically modulated air suspension allows the driver to
control the vehicle’s height in orde r to adjust for driving conditions.
Select the desired height with the height control switch.
Height control switch
Height control mode select
switch

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driving systems
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When driving
■Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occupants or the luggage load, vehicle height
in any mode is always adjusted to a fixed height by the automatic leveling
function.
■ When HI mode is selected
The vehicle height will change to N mode when driving at the speeds of 18
mph (30 km/h).
■ When LO mode is selected
●The vehicle height will change to N mode when vehicle speed exceeds 7
mph (12 km/h).
● This mode allows for easy access to the vehicle (getting in and out) and
easy loading and unloading.
■ The electronically modulated air suspen sion will not operate in the fol-
lowing cases:
● The underbody of the vehicle is touching the surface of the road.
● The area around the suspension is covered with ice.
The height control indicators will blink, turn off and then turn on continuously
to indicate that the electronically modulated air suspension is not opera-
tional.
To re-enable operation, turn off the engine and then restart it.
■ Even if you hear an operating noise
This does not indicate a problem in the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion.
■ If there is a problem somewhere in the electronically modulated air
suspension
The height control MAN. indicator will behave as follows:
●The indicator will not come on when the engine switch is turned on.
● The indicator will blink.
Although the vehicle may be driven, have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

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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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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Connecting and disconnecting
a trailer (vehicles with
electronically modulated air suspension)
If a height control system is install ed in your vehicle, you have to con-
nect and disconnect your trailer more carefully.
● Connecting
Set the height control of elec tronically modulated air suspen-
sion to N mode.
Turn off the engine, or set the electronically modulated air
suspension system to MAN. (manual).
Connect the trailer.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Press the height control mode select switch to cancel the
MAN. (manual) condition that was set on . Check that
the MAN. indicator turns off.
Set the height control of elec tronically modulated air suspen-
sion to N mode.
■ Service connector for towing br ake controller (with towing package)
Your vehicle is equipped with a service
connector for the trailer brake controller
as shown.
Access the service connector.
Remove the scuff plate.
Remove the clip (screw type) and
trim board.