2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■
If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■ If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

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Seat heaters∗
∗: If equipped
■Front seat
On
The indicator comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture.
The further you turn the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.

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■
The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When not in use
Front seat: Turn the dial fully downward. The indicator turns off.
Rear seat (vehicles with rear console box): Push lightly on the opposite side.
The indicator turns off.
■ Rear seat (vehicles with rear console box)
Press the LO or HI switch to warm the seats to a low or high
temperature respectively.
High temperature
The indicator (yellow) comes
on.
Low temperature
The indicator (green) comes
on.

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Seat heaters and ventilators∗
∗: If equipped
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When not in use
Set the dial to 0. The indicator turns off.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the stron-
ger the airflow becomes.
Heats the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the warmer
the seats become.

358 3-5. Using the other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Armrests∗
∗: If equipped
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
●Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
● Do not sit on the armrest.
Separated seat
Adjusting to the desired angle:
Lower the armrest from
the highest position to
the lowest position.
Raise the armrest to
the desired angle.
Unlock the armrest:
Lift the armrest to raise it
to the highest position.
Bench seat
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Rear side sunshades∗
∗: If equipped
Rear door windowPull the tab up.
Hook the sunshade onto the
anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull the
tab slightly to unhook the
shade, and lower it slowly.