2012 TOYOTA SIENNA towing

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SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 212
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 226
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 229
Automatic transaxle ............ 236
Turn signal lever ................. 241
Parking brake ...................... 242
Horn .................................... 243
2-2. Inst rument cluster and
information display
Gauges and meters ............ 244
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 247
Multi-information display ..... 252 2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 266
Automatic High Beam......... 273
Fog light switch................... 280
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 282
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 290
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 293
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 298
Intuitive parking assist ........ 314
Rear view monitor system .............................. 321
Driving assist systems ........ 327
Hill-start assist control ........ 333
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..... 336
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 343
Vehicle load limits............... 351
Winter driving tips ............... 352
Trailer towing (with towing package) ...... 356
Dinghy towing ..................... 376
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Before driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Stowing the third seats (manual seats)
Before stowing or returning third seat, remove any items from the
floor area to prevent interference with moving parts.
■ Before stowing the third seats
Lower the center head restraint
to the lowest position, and stow
the seat belt buckles.
Stow the center seat belt. ( P. 130)
■ Stowing the third seats
Pull the handle to move the seat
rearward. Then push the seat
down.
The outside head restraints are
folded automatically.
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Before driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Stowing the third seats (power seats)
You can operate the power third seats when the shift lever is in P.
Before stowing or returning third seat, remove any items from the
floor area to prevent interference with moving parts.
■ Before stowing the third seats
Lower the center head restraints
to the lowest position and stow
the seat belt buckles.
Stow the center seat belt. ( P. 130)
■ Stowing the third seats
Press and hold the stowing
switch.
A beep sounds twice to indicate
the start of the operation. The
beep sounds again twice when
the operation is completed.
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Before driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
■Power third seat
● If the indicator light above the switches flashes three times when the fold-
ing/returning switch is pressed, the folding operation will not start. Make
sure the shift lever is in P.
● If any of the following conditions occur while the seat is operating, the
seat operation will stop. The indicator light above the switches will flash
three times and a beep will sound for about 10 seconds:
• An object is caught between the seatback and seat cushion.
• The stowing switch is released.
• Other power third seat switch is pushed while operating the stowing
switch.
• The shift lever is moved from P when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system).
If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be
stopped.
To continue the folding operation, the seatback must be returned to its
original position first.
■ AUTO ACCESS SEAT (if equipped)
The AUTO ACCESS SEAT cannot be removed.
■ “3RD SEAT” warning light (vehicles with power third seat)
The warning light comes on if the third
seat operation is not yet complete when
the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system).
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Before driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CAUTION
■After returning the rear seatbacks or installing seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Make sure the seat is locked in place by trying to shake the seatback and
lift up the seat cushion.
■ Removing the second seats
● Do not leave a seat in the vehicle if it has been disengaged from the floor.
● Do not sit on or place anything on a seat that has been removed from the\
vehicle.
■ Stowing the third seats
● Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat. Otherwise,
injury may result from contact with, or by being pinched by parts of the
seat.
● Manual third seats: Do not sit on the third seat when it is in the stowed
position with the seatback upright.
● Power third seats: Do not continue the stowing operation when the indica-
tor above the stowing switch and returning switch comes on or flashes. An
object or a person may be caught in the seat.
● Power third seats: During the stowing operation, to prevent the vehicle
from moving, do not shift the shift lever out of P with the engine switch in
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key
system).

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SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CAUTION
■When adjusting the seat position or the ottoman (vehicles with Otto-
man seats)
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so as not to get them
caught.
■ When using the ottoman (vehicles with Ottoman seats)
● Do not sit on the ottoman. Seat belts may not be properly worn which may
result in death or serious injury.
● Stow the ottoman when you get in and out of the vehicle or when the otto-
man is not in use to avoid stumbling over it.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat
● Avoid putting heavy loads on a folded seat that is being used as a tempo-
rary table.
● Do not sit on or put heavy loads on a second seat that has been removed
from the vehicle. The metal tips of the seat leg may be damaged, prevent-
ing reinstallation of the seat.
● The second seats must be reinstalled in their original positions. If they are
installed in the wrong position, the seat locks or bezels will be damaged.
● Make sure that the path the seat will move through is clear before stowing
or returning the third seat.
● 8-passenger models: Be sure to raise the stowed second center seat
above the outer trim, when removing from the storage box of the luggage
room.

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Before driving
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belt
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.
■ To prevent an ottoman malfunction (vehicles with Ottoman seats)
● Do not place any objects in the second passenger footwell that could pre-
vent the operation of the ottoman.
● Do not place heavy luggage on the ottoman.
● Do not place anything under the ottoman when in use. There is a possibil-
ity that something may get caught and cause damage when stowing the
ottoman.

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Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when folding down the third seat.
Insert the key or tab “A” into the
hole on the center seat belt
buckle to release the hooked tab
“B” and allow the belt to retract.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.
■ Extracting the belt
Pull tab “B” out and pull the
belt out a little.
Pull tab “A” out.
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