2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID Owners Manual

4175-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Rear seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators (if equipped) Adjust the rear seat heater
temperature level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicato r (red) light up
during operation.
Adjust the rear seat ventilator
fan speed level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (blue) light up
during operation.
■The heated steering wheel, seat
heaters and seat ventilators can
be used when
The power swit ch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.

4185-2. Using the interior lights
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5-2.Using the interior lights
Personal/interior lights (P.419)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped) ( P.419)
Shift lever light (if equipped)
Power switch light
Glove box light
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front tray light
Console box light (if equipped)
Trailer hitch light
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights

4195-2. Using the interior lights
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“OFF”
The personal/interior lights can be
individually turned on or off.
“DOOR”
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are closed.
“ON”
The personal/interior lights cannot
be individually turned off.
Front
Turns the lights on/off
Rear
Turns the lights on/off Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
“OFF”
Turns the light off
“DOOR”
Turns on when the door is opened
or closed while the shift lever is in P
Personal/interior lights
main switch
Operating the per-
sonal/interior lights
Ambient lights (if
equipped)
Trailer hitch light switch

4205-2. Using the interior lights
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“ON”
Turns on while the shift lever is in P
or R. Turn off when shift lever in D.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the follo wing lights remain on
when the door is not fully closed and
the main switch i s in the “DOOR”
position, the lights will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior lights
●Trailer hitch light
■The personal/interior lights may
turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the personal/interior
lights will turn on automatically.
The personal/interior lights will turn
off automatically after approximately
20 minutes.
The personal/interior lights can be
turned off manually. However, in
order to help prev ent further colli-
sions, it is recommended that they
be left on until safety can be
ensured.
(The personal/interior lights may not
turn on automatically depending on
the force of the impact and condi-
tions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.570)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
■Removing light lenses
Never remove the lens for the
personal/interior lights. Otherwise,
the lights will be damaged. If a
lens needs to be removed, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

4215-3. Using the storage features
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5-3.Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes
Glove box
Cup holders
Console box
Bottle holders
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cau se the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
●Glasses may be deformed by
heat or cracked if they come
into contact with other stored
items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into con-
tact with other stored items, the
lighter may catch fire or the
spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

4225-3. Using the storage features
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Pull up the lever to open.
1Unlock with the mechanical
key
2 Lock with the mechanical key
■Tray within glove box
The tray can be removed by lifting
the tray and then sliding it out.
1 Lift the tray to disengage clip
2 Slide to remove tab from hole
Front (Type A)
Front (Type B)
Press in and release the button.
Rear (Type A)
Rear (Type B)
Pull the armrest down for use.
Glove box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the
event of sudden braking or sud-
den swerving, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being
struck by the open glove box or
the items stored inside.
Cup holders

4235-3. Using the storage features
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Rear (Type C)
Rear (Type D)
Front
Rear
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the
cap.
●The bottle may not be stored
depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup
holder
Do not place anything other than
cups or beverage cans in the cup
holders.
Inappropriate items must not be
stored in the cup holders even if
the lid is closed.
Other items may be thrown out of
the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and
cause injury. If possible, cover hot
drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may resul t in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle
holders
Do not place anyth ing other than
a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of
the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and
cause injury.

4245-3. Using the storage features
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Press either button to open the
console box.
■Console box
When the auxiliary b ox is slid, the
console box can be accessed.
■Console box partition
The partition of the console box can
be removed.
The removed partition can be
stowed in the posit ion as shown in
the illustration.
Type A
Push in and release the auxiliary
box.
This box is useful for temporarily
storing the small items.
Type B
Pull the auxiliary box out.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be
stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a
bottle. Do not place open bottles
in the bottle holders, or glasses
and paper cups containing liquid.
The contents may spill and
glasses may break.
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may resul t in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
Auxiliary boxes