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SEQUOIA_OM_USA_OM0C047U5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system............................. 342
Rear air conditioning system............................. 350
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 354
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 358
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 359
• Interior light ................... 360
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 361
• Glove boxes .................. 362
• Front console box ......... 363
• Card holder ................... 364
• Map holder (center console) ............ 365
• Rear console box .......... 365
• Overhead console ......... 367
• Cup holders .................. 368
• Bottle holders ................ 371
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 372
Luggage compartment features ........................... 373 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 377
• Sun visors ..................... 377
• Vanity mirrors ................ 378
• Power outlets ................ 379
• USB charging ports ....... 382
• Armrest (second seats)............... 384
• Rear side sunshades .... 385
• Assist grips .................... 386
Garage door opener .......... 387
Compass ........................... 395
5Interior features
341
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air conditioning system
and defogger
Front air conditioning system............................. 342
Rear air conditioning system............................. 350
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 354
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 358
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 359
• Interior light ................... 360
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 361
• Glove boxes .................. 362
• Front console box ......... 363
• Card holder ................... 364
• Map holder (center console) ............ 365
• Rear console box .......... 365
• Overhead console......... 367
• Cup holders .................. 368
• Bottle holders ................ 371
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 372
Luggage compartment features ........................... 373 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 377
• Sun visors ..................... 377
• Vanity mirrors................ 378
• Power outlets ................ 379
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Armrest (second seats) .............. 384
• Rear side sunshades .... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
Garage door opener.......... 387
Compass ........................... 395
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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.
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Interior features
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Front seats
Vehicles without ventilator
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
Off
Move the dial fully downward.
The indicator light turns off.
Vehicles with ventilator
Off
Set the dial to 0. The indicator
turns off.
Heats the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the warmer
the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator comes on. The
higher the number, the stronger
the airflow becomes.
Seat heaters/ventilators
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Rear seat (vehicles with rear console box)
High heating temperature
The indicator (yellow) comes
on.
Press lightly on the opposite
side to turn off.
Low heating temperature
The indicator (green) comes
on.
Press lightly on the opposite
side to turn off.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
4066-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 249)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and back window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and back
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger he ater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .
5428-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
580Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 57Airbag precautions .................. 42
Back door precautions .......... 122
Battery precautions ....... 426, 514
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 174
Power window lock switch .... 165
Power window precautions ... 167
Rear door child-protectors .... 115
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 449
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 354
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 400, 404 Aluminum wheels.................. 401
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 404
Seat belts .............................. 405
Climate control seat ................ 355
Compass .................................. 395
Condenser ................................ 422
Console box ..................... 363, 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 515
Cruise control .......................... 276
Cup holders.............................. 368
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 548 Daytime running light
system.................................... 229
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 345
Rear window ......................... 345
Windshield ............................ 345
Dimension ................................ 522
Dinghy towing.......................... 213
Display Multi-information display ......... 98
Warning message................. 481
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Door courtesy lights ............... 357 Wattage ................................ 532
Doors Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems .............. 116
Back door ............................. 118
Door lock ...................... 113, 118
Door windows ....................... 165
Open door warning buzzer ... 484
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 161
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Side doors ............................ 113
Drive information....................... 99
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 176 Break-in tips.......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 324
Off-road precautions ............. 331
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 336D