USB TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Basic operationQuick reference............. 120
Some basics ................. 121
4-2. Radio operation
AM/FM/SiriusXM
® Satellite 
Radio ........................... 125
Internet radio ................. 133
4-3. Media operation USB memory................. 134
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay) .................................... 136
Android Auto ................. 139
Bluetooth
® audio ........... 140
4-4. Audio/visual remote con- trols
Steering switches .......... 144
4-5. Setup Audio settings ............... 145
4-6. Tips for operating the  audio/visual system
Operating information ... 147
4-7. Rear seat entertainment  system
Rear seat entertainment sys-
tem features ................ 156
Some basics ................. 1574-8. Rear seat entertainment 
system operation
Playing A Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD discs .... 164
Playing an audio CD and  MP3/WMA/AAC discs.. 174
Playing an SD card........ 175
Using the DLNA mode ... 183
Using the Miracast™ mode .................................... 187
Using the external mode 189
4-9. Tips for operating rear seat  entertainment system
Operating information .... 191
5-1. Voice command system  operation
Voice command system 218
Natural language under- standing ....................... 221
Command list ................ 222
5-2. Mobile Assistant operation Mobile Assistant ............ 227
6-1. Information display Receiving weather informa-tion............................... 230
Data services settings ... 232
4Audio/visual system
5Voice command system
6Information 
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121-1. Basic function
1-1.Basic function
Premium Audio/Audio PlusBy touching the screen with y our finger, you can control the 
selected functions. ( P.27, 28)
Turn to change the radio station or skip to the next or previou s 
track/file. ( P.125, 135, 137, 141)
Press to seek up or down for a radio station or to access a 
desired track/file. ( P.125, 135, 137, 141)
Press to access the Bluetooth
® hands-free system. ( P.244)
• When an Apple CarPlay connecti on is established, press to display the 
phone application screen.
*1
Press to display the Toyota apps screen.*1, 2 (  P.287)
Press to display the map screen and repeat a voice guidance.
*3 
( P. 7 2 )
If a turn-by-turn navigation application has been downloaded to  a 
connected smartphone, the application will be displayed and can 
be used.
*1, 4, 5
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, 
press to display the Maps application screen.
*4
Press to display the audio/visual system screen. ( P.120, 121)
Buttons over view
Operations of each part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G 
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522-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
2-3.Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
*: This function is not made avail-able in some countries or areas
1 Enable Siri on the device to 
be connected. 2
Connect the device to the 
USB port. ( P.122)
3 Select “Always Enable” or 
“Enable Once”.
 “Do Not Enable”: Select to not 
enable Apple CarPlay. Apple 
CarPlay will remain off until 
“Apple CarPlay” of “Projection 
Settings” on the general set-
tings screen is turned on.
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before 
the system returns to previous 
screen.
 The screen may change to 
step  6 depending on the sys-
tem.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto*
Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto allows some applica-
tions, such as Map, Phone, 
and Music, to be used on 
the system.
When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connec-
tion is established, Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto com-
patible applications will be 
displayed on the system 
display.
Compatible device
Apple iPhone (iOS Ver. 9.3 or 
later) that supports Apple Car-
Play.
For details, refer to 
https://www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.
Android devices with Android 
OS Ver. 5.0 or higher which 
support Android Auto and 
have the Android Auto appli-
cation installed.
For details, refer to 
https://www.android.com/auto/.
Establishing an Apple 
CarPlay connection 
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Basic function
5Select the “Apple CarPlay”.
6 Check that home screen of 
Apple CarPlay is displayed.
Select to display the home 
screen of Apple CarPlay.
Select and hold to activate 
Siri.
Select to start the application.
User can use any iPhone 
application supported by 
Apple CarPlay.
Select to display the system 
screen.
1 Check that the Android Auto 
application is installed to the 
device to be connected.
2 Connect the device to the 
USB port. ( P.122) 3
Select “On” to enable the 
function.
 “Off”: Select to not enable 
Android Auto. Android Auto 
will remain off until “Android 
Auto” of “Projection Settings” 
on the general settings screen 
is turned on.
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before 
the system returns to previous 
screen.
 The screen may change to 
step  6 depending on the sys-
tem.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
Establishing an Android 
Auto connection
A
B
C 
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542-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
5Select the “Android Auto”.
6 Check that home screen of 
Android Auto is displayed.
Select to display the home 
screen of Android Auto.
Select to start the application. 
User can use any Android 
application supported by 
Android Auto.
Select to display the system 
screen.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto connection is established, 
the function of some system but-
tons will change.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto connection is established, 
some system functions, such as 
the following, will  be replaced by 
similar Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto functions or will become 
unavailable:
• iPod (Audio Playback)
• USB audio/USB video
• Bluetooth
® audio • Bluetooth
® phone (Apple CarPlay 
only)
• Toyota apps
●The guidance volume can be 
changed on the voice settings 
screen. ( P. 6 4 )
●Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is an 
application developed by Apple 
Inc/Google LLC. Its functions and 
services may be terminated or 
changed without notice depending 
on the connected device’s opera-
tion system, hardware and soft-
ware, or due to changes in Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto specifica-
tions.
●For a list of the apps supported by 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, 
refer to their respective website.
●While using these functions, vehi-
cle and user information, such as 
location and vehicle speed, will be 
shared with the respective appli-
cation publisher  and the cellular 
service provider.
●By downloading and using each 
application, you  agree to their 
terms of use.
●Data for these functions is trans-
mitted using the in ternet and may 
incur charges. For information 
about data transmission fees, con-
tact your cellular service provider.
●Depending on the application, cer-
tain functions, such as music play-
back, may be restricted.
●As the applications  for each func-
tion are provided by a third-party, 
they may be subject to change or 
discontinuation without notice. For 
details, refer to th e website of the 
function.
●If the vehicle’s navigation system 
is being used for route guidance 
and a route is set using the Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto Maps app, 
route guidance will be performed 
through Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto. If the Apple CarPlay/Android 
Auto Maps app is being used for 
A
B
C 
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Basic function
route guidance and a route is set 
using the vehicle’s navigation sys-
tem, route  guidance will be per-
formed by the vehicle’s navigation 
system.
●If the USB cable is disconnected, 
operation of Apple Car-
Play/Android Aut o will end. At this 
time, sound out put will stop and 
change to the system screen.
●Use of the Apple  CarPlay logo 
means that a vehicle user inter-
face meets Apple performance 
standards. Apple is not responsi-
ble for the operation of this vehicle 
or its compliance with safety and 
regulatory standards. Please note 
that the use of this product with 
iPhone, iPod, or  iPad may affect 
wireless performance.
●CarPlay, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, 
iPod touch, and L ightning are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries. Apple CarPlay is a 
trademark of Apple Inc.
●Android and Android Auto are 
trademarks of Google LLC.
WA R N I N G
●Do not connect smartphone or 
operate the cont rols while driv-
ing.
NOTICE
●Do not leave your smartphone 
in the vehicle. In particular, high 
temperatures inside the vehicle 
may damage the smartphone.
●Do not push down on or apply 
unnecessary pressure to the 
smartphone while it is con-
nected as this may damage the 
smartphone or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into 
the port as this may damage the 
smartphone or its terminal. 
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562-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
If you are experiencing difficulties with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 
check the following table.
Troubleshooting
SymptomSolution
An Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection cannot be 
established.
Check if the device supports Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto.
Check if Apple CarPl ay/Android Auto is 
enabled on the connected device.
Check if that the Androi d Auto application is 
installed to the device to be connected.
For details, refer to 
https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
, 
https://www.android.com/auto/
.
Check if “Apple CarPla y”/“Android Auto” of 
“Projection Settings” on the general settings 
screen is set to on. ( P. 6 0 )
Check if the USB cable be ing used is securely 
connected to the device and USB port.
Try connecting the smartphone directly to the 
USB port in the vehicle, without using the hub.
For Apple CarPlay: Check if the Lightning cable 
being used is certified by  Apple and check if Siri 
is enabled.
After checking all of the above, try to establish 
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection. 
(  P. 5 3 )
When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection is established and 
a video is being played, 
the video is not displayed, 
but audio is output 
through the system.
As the system is not designed to play video 
through Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, this is not 
a malfunction.
Although an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection is established, 
audio is not output 
through the system.
The system may muted or the volume may be 
low. Increase the system volume. 
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Basic function
The Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto screen 
has artifacts and/or audio 
from Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto has 
noise.
Check if the USB cable being used to connect 
the device to the system is damaged. To check 
if the USB cable is damaged internally, connect 
the device to another system, such as a PC, 
and check if the device  is recognized by the 
connected system. (The device should begin 
charging when connected.)
After checking all of the above, try to establish 
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection. 
(  P. 5 3 )
The map display of the 
Apple CarPlay Maps app 
cannot be enlarged or 
contracted with pinch 
multi-touch gestures.
As the Apple CarPlay Maps app is not compati-
ble with pinch multi-touch  gestures, this is not a 
malfunction.
During Apple CarPlay 
music application (Apple 
Music, Spotify, etc.) play-
back, if the iPhone is 
operated to start and play 
audio from an application 
that is not compatible with 
Apple CarPlay
* and the 
onboard device volume is 
changed, the audio of the 
incompatible application 
stops and the system 
resumes playback of the 
original music application.
This operation is perfo rmed according to the 
specification of the onboard device, this is not a 
malfunction.
After interrupt audio (such 
as navigation route guid-
ance) is played from an 
application that is not 
compatible with Apple 
CarPlay while the onboard 
device is playing audio 
(FM/AM, CD, etc.), the 
system does not resume 
playback of the original 
audio (FM/AM, CD, etc.).
This operation is perfo rmed according to the 
specification of the onboard device, this is not a 
malfunction. Manually change the audio source 
by yourself. Or, do not use applications that are 
not compatible with Apple CarPlay.
* Due to 
some navigation applications are compatible 
from iOS 12, upd ate to the latest iOS and appli-
cation versions.
SymptomSolution 
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*: Applications not compatible with Apple CarPlay are applications installed 
on the iPhone that are not disp layed on the Apple CarPlay scree n appli-
cation list. (such as visual voicemail)
When using Apple Car-
Play, route guidance 
arrows and turn by turn 
navigation are not dis-
played on the multi-infor-
mation display and 
system display. When 
using Android Auto, turn 
by turn navigation is not 
displayed on the multi-
information display and 
system display.
This is not a malfunction  as display of these 
items is not possibl e with this function.
When using Android Auto, 
hands-free call audio can-
not be heard from the 
vehicle’s speakers.
Disconnect the phone fr om the USB cable and 
check if hands-free call audio can be heard 
using the hands-free system.
Connect the phone to the system using Android 
Auto, turn up the volume on the system and 
check if hands-free call audio can be heard. 
Check if other sounds can be heard from the 
vehicle’s speakers.
SymptomSolution 
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612-4. Other settings
2
Basic function
*: Premium Audio only
1Select “Time Zone”.
2 Select the desired time zone.
 Premium Audio only:
If “Auto” is selected, the time 
zone is selected automatically 
by current vehicle position.
When “Auto Adjust by GPS” is 
turned off, the clock can be 
manually adjusted.
1 Select “Auto Adjust by GPS” 
to set to off.
2 Adjust the clock manually.
Select “+” to set the time for-
ward one hour and “-” to set 
the time back one hour.
Select “+” to set the time for-
ward one minute and “-” to 
set the time back one minute.
Select to round to the nearest 
hour.
e.g.
1:00 to 1:29   1:00
1:30 to 1:59   2:00
*: This function is not made avail-
able in some countries or areas.
1 Display the general settings 
screen. ( P. 6 0 )
2 Select “Projection Settings”.
3 Select the desired items to 
be set.
Select to turn Apple CarPlay 
connection establishment 
on/off.
Select to turn Android Auto 
connection establishment 
on/off.
●When the settings are changed 
with a device connected to the 
system via USB, disconnect the 
device and connect it again to 
enable the settings.
The driver settings feature will 
allow the system to link some 
preferences (such as audio pre-
sets, screen theme, language, 
etc.) to a paired Bluetooth
® 
phone.
1 Display the general settings 
screen. ( P. 6 0 )
Setting the time zone
Manual clock setting
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B
C
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