2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA tow

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 multimedia systems, as well as
other interior features for a comfortable driving experi-
ence.
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 .................. 185
Fog light switch ................... 191
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 193
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 197
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 199
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 200
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 204
Intuitive parking assist......... 218
Rear view monitor system .............................. 225
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 242
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 247
Four-wheel drive system ..... 248
AUTO LSD system.............. 253
Driving assist systems ........ 255
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 263
Cargo and luggage ............. 268
Vehicle load limits ............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 299 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 302
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 311
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 315
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 317
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 318
Entune Audio ...................... 320
USB port/AUX port ............. 324
Setup menu ........................ 325
Basic audio operations ....... 329
Using the radio ................... 334
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 336
Listening to an iPod ............ 343
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 349
Using the AUX port............. 354
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 355
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 377
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 378
3Interior features

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 549
If you think something is wrong ................................ 555
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds...
.............................. 557
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 568
If you have a flat tire............ 574
If the engine will not start .... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 587
If you lose your keys ........... 588
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 589
If your vehicle overheats ..... 592
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 595
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 596 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 600
Fuel information.................. 611
Tire information .................. 616
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 627
Items to initialize ................. 631
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 634
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 635
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 638
Abbreviation list ........................ 648
Alphabetical index .................... 650
What to do if... .......................... 661
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 548
TOW/HAUL switch
P. 161
Height control
switches
 P. 242
AVS switch P. 247
Center differential lockswitch
*1 P. 249
Accessory meter
control switches

Multi-information display
control switches
*3
P. 182
P. 176Intuitive parking assist switch
 P. 218
Front wheel drive control
switch
*1
Coin holder
*2
P. 248
P. 410

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc., ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 627)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 179)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Getting out of the vehicle
Depress the release pedal and
fold down the seatback. The seat
will slide forward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position
Make sure that no passenger is
seated on the second seat before
depressing the release pedal.
■After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle
Lift up the seatback and slide th e seat backward until it locks.
Folding down the second seat
■ Before folding down the second seat
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the rear seat belt buckle.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Folding down the third seat
■ Before folding down the third seat
To release the hooked end tab,
insert the key or concaved end
tab into the hole on the buckle.
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.

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Adjust the center head restraint
to the downmost position.
Stow the third seat belt buckles.