2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA lights

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Trailer towing tipsYour 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. (This 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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When driving
■
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. 654)
● 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, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. ( P. 246)
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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When driving
CAUTION
■
When towing a trailer
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
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.

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Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 419
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 423
Making a phone call ......... 432
Setting a cellular phone ... 436
Security and system setup .............................. 440
Using the phone book ...... 443
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 449
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 450
• Personal/interior lights ... 451
• Interior light .................... 452
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 453
• Glove boxes ................... 454
• Coin holder .................... 455
• Front console box .......... 456
• Card holder .................... 458
• Map holder ..................... 459
• Pen holder ..................... 461
• Tissue pocket................. 462
• Rear console box ........... 463
• Overhead console.......... 466
• Cup holders ................... 468 • Bottle holders ................. 472
• Auxiliary boxes............... 473
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 475
Vanity mirrors ................... 476
Clock ................................ 477
Outside temperature display............................ 478
Portable ashtray ............... 480
Cigarette lighter................ 481
Conversation mirror ......... 482
Power outlets ................... 483
Seat heaters..................... 489
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 492
Armrests........................... 494
Rear side sunshades ....... 495
Seatback table ................. 497
Floor mat .......................... 498
Luggage compartment features .......................... 500
Garage door opener......... 505
Compass .......................... 511

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Interior features
3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Due to the function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to whether the doo rs are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are
opened/closed, and the en gine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior light (P. 452)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 451)
Engine switch light
Foot well lighting
Door courtesy lights
Ashtray lighting

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Personal/interior light main switchON
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
DOOR position
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are
closed.
OFF
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
■
To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 672)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 182)
Personal/interior light main switch

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Interior features
Personal/interior lights
■ Front
Type A
On/off
Type B On/off
■ Center
Type A
On/off
Personal/interior lights

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Type BOn/off
■ Rear
On/off
Interior light
DOOR position
The interior light comes on when
a back door is opened. It turns off
when the door is closed.
OFF
ON
Personal/interior lights and interior light