2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA steering wheel adjustment

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seatsVertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Second center* and outside seats Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
*: 8-passenger models only
Third center seat Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 312)
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving posi-
tion memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automat-
ically by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 5 )
■ Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side rear view mirrors wi ll activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 84)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles wi th outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Roof luggage carrier
Adjustment the position of cross railsTurn the knobs counterclockwise
to loosen the cross rails.
Slide the cross rails to the appro-
priate position for loading lug-
gage.
After adjusting, be sure to tighten
the cross rails by turning knobs
clockwise.
: If equipped
Roof rails
Cross rails

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CAUTION
■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by applying pressure forward
and rearward.
Failure to do so may cause an accident, death or serious injury in the event
of emergency braking or a collision.
■ When loading cargo
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
● If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. ( P. 644)
● Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened to the roof lug-
gage carrier.
● Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will raise the vehicle’s center of
gravity. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise unexpected loss of control or vehicle rollover
may occur.
● If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the
vehicle occasionally during the trip to make sure the cargo remains
securely fastened.
● Do not exceed 150 lb. (68 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading the luggage
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

610 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 672)
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

702 Alphabetical index
Seat heaters.............................. 489
Seating capacity....................... 270
SeatsAdjustment ........................50, 54
Adjustment precaution ......53, 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 136
Cleaning ................................ 520
Climate control seat .............. 492
Driver’s seat position memory .................................65
Head restraint..........................68
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 112
Seat heaters .................. 489, 492
Seat heaters and ventilators ........................... 492
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 174
Shift lever Automatic
transmission........................ 162
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ............................ 632
Shift lock system ..................... 632
Shopping bag hooks ............... 502
Side airbags.............................. 114
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 580
Switch.................................... 188
Wattage ................................. 655
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............87
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 654
Storage location .................... 619
Spark plug ................................ 651
Specifications........................... 644
Speedometer ............................ 169 Steering
Column lock release ............. 160
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................ 82, 83
Audio switches ...................... 365
Climate remote control switches .............................. 315
Steering wheel memory .......... 65
Telephone switches .............. 424
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 580
Wattage................................. 655
Storage feature ........................ 453
Storage precautions ................ 268
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 640
Sun visors ................................ 475
Sunshade.................................. 495
Switch BSM main switch .................. 236
Emergency flasher switch ..... 594
Engine switch ........................ 159
Fog light switch ..................... 194
Hazard light switch ................ 594
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Light switches ....................... 188
Power back door switch .... 33, 43
Power back window switch ..... 96
Power door lock switch ........... 37
Power window switch .............. 93
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 200
Seatback folding/returning switch.............................. 57, 63
Window lock switch ................. 93
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 196, 200