2013 TOYOTA SEQUOIA lights

294 2-5. Driving information
■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. 685)
● 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 trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer 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, install 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. 247)
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

298 2-5. Driving information
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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3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 448
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 452
Making a phone call ......... 461
Setting a cellular phone ... 465
Security and system setup .............................. 469
Using the phone book ...... 472
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 478
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ... 480
• Interior light .................... 481
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 482
• Glove boxes ................... 483
• Coin holder .................... 484
• Front console box .......... 485
• Card holder .................... 487
• Map holder ..................... 488
• Pen holder ..................... 490
• Tissue pocket................. 491
• Rear console box ........... 492 • Overhead console .......... 495
• Cup holders ................... 497
• Bottle holders ................. 501
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 502
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 504
Vanity mirrors ................... 505
Clock ................................ 506
Outside temperature display............................ 507
Portable ashtray ............... 509
Cigarette lighter................ 510
Conversation mirror ......... 511
Power outlets ................... 512
Seat heaters..................... 518
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 521
Armrests........................... 523
Rear side sunshades ....... 524
Seatback table ................. 526
Assist grips....................... 527
Floor mat .......................... 528
Luggage compartment features .......................... 530
Garage door opener......... 535
Compass .......................... 541

478
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 fu nction 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. 481)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 480)
Engine switch light
Foot well lighting
Door courtesy lights
Ashtray lighting

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3-6. Using the interior lights
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Interior featuresPersonal/interior light main switch
ON
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. 703)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 182)
Personal/interior light main switch

480 3-6. Using the interior lights
Personal/interior lights■ Front
Type A
On/off
Type B On/off
■ Center
Type A
On/off
Personal/interior lights

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3-6. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Type B
On/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

516 3-8. Other interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 V AC
Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the pro-
tection circuit will cut the power supply.
■ Appliances that may not ope rate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when elec trical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.