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Parking brake indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning
1,2
Power steering warning1
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Slip indicator1,3
Turn signal indicator
Security indicator
TOW/HAUL mode indicatorTraction Control OFF indicator
1
Low fuel level warning Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
[green/yellow
3 indicator]
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator
1
Low outside temperature indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSAutomatic transmission
* The engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode and the brak\
e pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 \
km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “OFF” within 10 seconds of opening the driver’s door.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSSeats-Head restraints
Front
Third row (center)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Second row
Lock release button
Middle head restraint in 8-passenger models only.
Third row (outside)
Seats-Folding 2nd row seats
Lower the head restraints. Stow the seat belt buckles.
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
Pull Pull
Separated seat
Bench seat
Fold down the seatback. Fold down the seatback.
Fold out the board (if equipped) from the seatback.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
REAR
FRONT SEATS
SECOND SEATS (WITH CONSOLE BOX)
Climate control OFF
Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat
Ventilator
Ventilator Heater
Heater
Adjust
Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat
ON
Adjust
ON
Heaters only (if equipped)Heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
Push
Push
Low heat setting
High heat setting
Push lightly in the opposite direction to turn off.
The engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Automatic climate control ON
DisplayAirflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Seat heaters/ventilators (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOW/HAUL switch
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying or towing heavy loads. As fuel
economy is reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without
a load is recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting to
use it.
System ON/OFF
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when to change lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\
in the
Sequoia’s blind spot. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will be al\
erted via the
outside rear view side mirror indicators.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear\
of the
vehicle is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before\
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Rear view mirror indicators
Buzzer (RCTA only)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to swit\
ch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC\
operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
page 41.
ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
AHB is a safety system designed to help drivers see more of what’s ah\
ead at
nighttime while reducing glare for oncoming drivers. When enabled, AHB u\
ses an
in-vehicle camera to help detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and\
tail lights
of preceding vehicles, then automatically switches between high and low \
beams
as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enhance forward vi\
sibility.
By using high beams more frequently, the system may allow earlier detect\
ion of
pedestrians and obstacles.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on AHB \
operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
(1) With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, turn the headlight swi\
tch to
or “AUTO” position.
(2) Push lever away from you.
(3) Press the
switch.
The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automat\
ically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you, press the AHB switch to turn the AHB
system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off. To turn switch to “
” position and the manual
high beam indicator “
” turns on.
When all of these conditions are met, high beams will be automatically t\
urned on
(after approximately 1 second): • Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h.)
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the road ahead.
If any of these conditions occur, the system is designed to automaticall\
y turn off
high beams: • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h.)
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(1) (2)