2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA steering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 33
Side doors ............................ 37
Back door ............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 54
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ..................... 64
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 71
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 81
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 82
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 83
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 86
Roof luggage carrier............. 90
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 92
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 96 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 99
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 104
Alarm .................................. 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 109
SRS airbags ....................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 124
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 133
2-1. Driving procedures Driving 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 warning lights ................................. 172
Multi-information display ..... 177
Accessory meter ................. 183
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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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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 171
: If equipped
*: 4WD models
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 86
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
 P. 81
Personal/interior light
main switch
P. 430
Power back door
switch
 P. 43
Headlight cleaner
switch
 P. 194
RSCA OFF switch*
P. 123
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 82
REVERSE TILT
switch
 P. 87

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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 33
Side doors .......................... 37
Back door ........................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 50
Rear seats.......................... 54
Driving position memory (driver’s seat) ................... 64
Head restraints................... 67
Seat belts ........................... 71
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ............... 81
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ... 82
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 83
Outside rear view mirrors ... 86
Roof luggage carrier .......... 90 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 92
Power back window ........... 94
Moon roof ........................... 96
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 99
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 104
Alarm................................ 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 109
SRS airbags ..................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 124
Child restraint systems..... 129
Installing child restraints ........................ 133

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment knob
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch
Passenger’s seatDriver’s seat

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat

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Seatback table (if equipped on front passenger seat)
Pull the seatback angle adjusting
lever and raise the seatback to
its upright position.
Pull the seatback folding lever
and fold the seatback down.