TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2016 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely 
up and release to fully open or close. To stop window partway, lightly push the 
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows and back window. Driver’s 
window remains operable. 
Window-Back
Operating from inside
Operating from outside
Automatic operation Push the switch completely in or pull it completely out and 
release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in 
the opposite direction.
Open Close
Open Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Push and hold
Push and hold
Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE:  If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details.
Instrument panel
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment 
  Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE: Door will stop closing if 
obstructed, or to  manually stop 
door closing, push button again.
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTilt
CloseClose
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Manual
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Power
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC 
and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
Push to open/close. To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) (if equipped)
Manual
PushPush
(1)
(2)
(1)
You can save up to two driving positions to memory and recall it with the touch 
of a button. Make sure shift lever is in “P” position and ignition switch is in the 
“ON” position.
Refer to the  Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
To save
Adjust driver’s seat, steering wheel, and 
outside rear view mirrors.Press “1” or “2” to recall.
Push “SET” and “1” or “2” buttons to 
save.
To recall
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Tilting operation
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Manual
Lock release lever
Angle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Power
UpControl switch
Away from 
the driver Length
Toward the 
driver
Down
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC 
and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the  Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
VSC OFF switch
Push to open/close. To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
You can save up to two driving positions to memory and recall it with the touch 
of a button. Make sure shift lever is in “P” position and ignition switch is in the 
“ON” position.
Refer to the  Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
Press “1” or “2” to recall.
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Front Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and 
fan to adjust automatically.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
Windshield defogger (outside air only)
Airflow vent
  In “
” mode, use outside air (“” indicator “OFF”) to reduce window 
fogging.   
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON:  Synchronized temperature settings for driver, front passenger 
and rear seats.
Indicator OFF:  Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and 
rear seats.
Outside rearview mirror/Back window defogger or windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature selector  (rear passenger area*)
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Climate control OFF
* To change the rear seat setting, press the “REAR” button.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/HeatingRear Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Display
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Climate control OFF
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)
Front seats
Second seats
Driver’s seat
Ventilator
With ventilators
Control panel
Display
High heat 
setting
Push lightly in the opposite direction to turn off.
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Fan speed
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and 
fan to adjust automatically.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
Windshield defogger (outside air only)
Airflow vent
  In “
” mode, use outside air (“” indicator “OFF”) to reduce window 
fogging.   
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON:  Synchronized temperature settings for driver, front passenger 
and rear seats.
Indicator OFF:  Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and 
rear seats.
Outside rearview mirror/Back window defogger or windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature selector  (rear passenger area*)
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Climate control OFF
* To change the rear seat setting, press the “REAR” button.
Rear Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Display
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Climate control OFF
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)
Front seats
Second seats
Ventilator
Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat
Heater
Ventilator
HeaterTurn
Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat
ON
Turn
ON
Heater onlyWith ventilators
Push
Push
Low heat 
setting
High heat 
setting
Push lightly in the opposite direction to turn off.
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Turn to tune 
radio stations 
manually or 
select tracks 
or filesSeek station/
CD track 
select
“       ” “       ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.).
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute or 
pause the current operation.>
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio 
Touch screen display
Push to turn 
ON/OFF
1  Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual ” and “2016 Entune™ Audio Quick 
Reference Guide.”
2 Entune ™
 Premium JBL® Audio
Push to 
display audio 
screen
Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App Suite1
Eject CD
Entune™ Premium
 (JBL®) Audio with Integrated Navigation  and App Suite1
2
USB/AUX port
USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the 
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory 
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable 
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper 
of the rear area  of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is 
located above the license plate. 
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “SETUP” button 
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.   Select “Camera” to adjust the 
screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
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Turn to tune 
radio stations 
manually or 
select tracks 
or files
Seek station/
CD track 
select
“       ” “       ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.).
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute or 
pause the current operation.>>>>
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Volume control
1 Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual ” and “2016 Entune Audio Quick 
Reference Guide” for instruction.
2 Entune Premium JBL Audio
*Refer to 2016 Entune Audio Quick Reference Guide for Scout GPS Link Information
USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the 
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory 
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable 
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper 
of the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is 
located above the license plate. 
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “SETUP” button 
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.  Select “Camera” to adjust the 
screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the 
Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected 
distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up 
to the selected speed if the vehicle traveling in front of you changes lanes or 
speeds up.
(1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The “CRUISE” 
indicator will come on.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control in  this guide.
NOTE:  Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase 
speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments. Pushing lever down 
toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change 
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT. 
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control  (if equipped)
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the 
lever forward and hold. 
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control in this guide.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions 
before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can  be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the  Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Cruise control
1  The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
System ON/OFF
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Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected 
distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate back up 
to the selected speed if the vehicle traveling in front of you changes lanes or 
speeds up.
(1) To select distance control  mode Push the ON-OFF button. The “CRUISE” 
indicator will come on.
(2)  To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control in 
this guide.
NOTE:  Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase 
speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments. Pushing lever down 
toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
(3)  To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change 
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT. 
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control  (if equipped)
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the 
lever forward and hold. 
(2)  To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control in 
this guide.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions 
before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
LONG
MIDDLE SHORT
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can  be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the  Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
1  The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Increase speed
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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 
(if equipped)
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
Multi-Information Display (if equipped)
Push “INFO” to change information in the following:
(1) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter
(2) Average gas mileage
(3) Current gas mileage
(4) Miles left on remaining fuel
(5) Running time from engine start
(6) Average vehicle speed
Push “SETUP”  to customize to the following settings:
(1)  UNIT
(2)  KEYLESS ENTRY FEEDBACK
(3)  KEYLESS ENTRY RELOCK TIMER 
(4)  KEYLESS ENTRY ALL DOORS UNLOCK
(5)  DOOR AUTO LOCKING
(6)  DOOR AUTO UNLOCKING
(7)  HEADLAMPS AUTO OFF TIMER
(8)  COURTESY LAMPS OFF TIMER
(9)  LANGUAGE
(10)  DEFAULT SETTING
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from 
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the 
system. 
Refer to “Using a Bluetooth
® phone” Section 3-2 in the  Owner’s Manual, for more 
details.
Audio unit
Accessory meter
Outside temperature/Cruise 
information display (if equipped)
Clock
Hour set
Minute set
Refer to your Owner’s Manual  for complete details on this system before 
attempting to use it.
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