2012 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Audio

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.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Fog light switch ................... 194
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 200
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 202
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 207
Intuitive parking assist......... 220
Rear view monitor system .............................. 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 241
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 246
Four-wheel drive system ..... 247
AUTO LSD system.............. 252
Driving assist systems ........ 254
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 261
Cargo and luggage ............. 266
Vehicle load limits ............... 270
Winter driving tips ............... 272
Trailer towing ...................... 276
Dinghy towing ..................... 296 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 300
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 308
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 312
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 314
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 315
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 317
Using the radio ................... 321
Using the CD player ........... 329
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 338
Operating an iPod .............. 346
Operating a USB memory ............................ 352
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 359
Using the AUX port............. 363
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 365
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 368
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 371
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ... 376
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 378
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 383
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 384
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 392
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 401
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 404
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 406
Using the video mode ........ 409
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 411
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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

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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Seat heater switches
Seat heater and ventilator
switches

P. 489
P. 492
Air conditioning
system
P. 300
Power outlet P. 483
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 317Rear window defogger switch/
Rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
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Windshield wiper de-icer

P. 312
P. 314Security indicator
P. 107, 109Accessory meter
P. 185
Cigarette lighter P. 481
AUX port
AUX port/USB port

P. 363
P. 346, 352, 363
: If equipped

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Instrument panelPictorial index
Telephone switches P. 424
Audio remote control
switches
 P. 365
Climate remote control
switches
 P. 315
Cruise control
switch
P. 203, 207
Talk switch
P. 424
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button

P. 207

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 300
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 308
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 312
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 314
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 315
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 317
Using the radio ................. 321
Using the CD player ......... 329
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 338
Operating an iPod ............ 346
Operating a USB memory .......................... 352
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 359
Using the AUX port .......... 363
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 365 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 368
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 371
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 376
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 378
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 383
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system ........................... 384
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 392
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 401
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 404
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 406
Using the video mode ...... 409
Changing the Setup Menu settings .......................... 411
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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio