2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA steering

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■To prevent sensor error (veh icles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
■ If a sun visor inte rferes with the mirror
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
Hold and rotate the mirror to adjust the
support.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding back the mirrorsFrom outside Push the mirrors towards the
back of the vehicle to fold them.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the engine
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Select a mirror to adjust.
(L: left or R: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in or out using the switch.

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From inside (if equipped)
Press the switch.
Pressing again will unfold the mir-
rors.
Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)
Press the switch to turn on/off
linked mirror function.
The outside rear view mirrors will
automatically tilt downwards
when the vehicle is in reverse, in
order to give a better view of
ground.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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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. 317)
■ 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 3 )
■ 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. 82)
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 oper ating (vehicles with 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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NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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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. 604)
● 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.

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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive in a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat. (P. 4 8 )
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. ( P. 48)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air-
bag is facing your chest.
(  P. 80, 81)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 66)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(  P. 70)