battery TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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161-1. Basic function
Weather alert display*1, 2 
( P.230)
• Select to display important 
weather information for the cur-
rent location or along the route.
Indicate during data commu-
nication performed via Data 
Communication Module 
(DCM)
*2
The reception level of Data 
Communication Module 
(DCM) display
*2 ( P. 1 6 )
The reception level of the 
connected phone display 
( P. 1 6 )
Remaining battery charge 
display ( P. 1 7 ) Bluetooth
® phone connection 
condition display ( P. 1 7 )
Wi-Fi
® connection condition 
display
*2 (  P. 4 8 )
*1: Premium Audio only
*2: This function is not made avail-
able in some countries or areas.
●The number of status icons that 
can be displayed differs depend-
ing on the displayed screen.
The level of reception does not 
always correspond with the level 
displayed on the cellular phone. 
The level of reception may not 
be displayed depending on the 
phone you have.
When the cellular phone is out 
of the service area or in a place 
inaccessible by radio waves, 
/  is displayed.
“Rm” is displayed when receiv-
ing in a roaming area. While 
roaming, display “Rm” top-left 
on the icon.
The receiving area may not be 
displayed depending on the type 
of Bluetooth
® phone you have.
Status icon
Status icons are displayed 
at the top of the screen.
Status icon explanation
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171-1. Basic function
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Quick guide
While connected with cellular 
phone
While using Data Communi-
cation Module (DCM)
While using Wi-Fi® hotspot
●When Wi-Fi® hotspot is off, no 
item is displayed.
The amount displayed does not 
always correspond with the 
amount displayed on the Blue-
tooth
® device.
The amount of battery charge 
left may not be displayed 
depending on the type of the 
Bluetooth
® device connected.
This system does not have a 
charging function. An antenna for the Bluetooth
® 
connection is built into the 
instrument panel.
The condition of the Bluetooth
® 
connection may deteriorate and 
the system may not function 
when a Bluetooth
® phone is 
used in the following conditions 
and/or places:
The cellular phone is obstructed 
by certain objects (such as 
when it is behind the seat or in 
the glove box or console box).
The cellular phone is touching or 
is covered with metal materials.
Leave the Bluetooth
® phone in a 
place where the condition of the 
Bluetooth
® connection is good.
Reception LevelIndicators
Poor
Excellent
Reception LevelIndicators
Poor
Excellent
Reception LevelIndicators
No connection
Connected
Remaining battery charge 
display
Remaining  chargeIndicators
Empty
Full
Bluetooth® connection 
condition display
IndicatorsConditions
(Blue)
Indicates that the con-
dition of the Blue-
tooth
® connection is 
good. 
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743-1. Basic operation
1Press the “MAP” button.
2 Check that the current posi-
tion map is displayed.
 To correct the current posi-
tion manually:  P.108
●While driving, the cu rrent position 
mark is fixed on the screen and 
the map moves.
●The current position is automati-
cally set as the vehicle receives 
signals from the GPS (Global 
Positioning System). If the current 
position is not correct, it is auto-
matically corrected  after the vehi-
cle receives signals from the GPS.
●After the 12-volt battery discon-
nection, or on a new vehicle, the 
current position may not be cor-
rect. As soon as the navigation 
system receives signals from the 
GPS, the correct c urrent position 
is displayed.
1 Select   or   to change 
the scale of the map screen.
●The scale indicator bar appears at 
the bottom of the screen.
●Select and hold   or   to con-
tinue changing the scale of the 
map screen.
●The scale of the map screen can 
also be changed by selecting the 
scale bar directly. This function is 
not available while driving.
●Pinch outward on the screen to 
zoom in and pinch inward to zoom 
out.
●In areas where a micro city map is 
available,   will change to   
when the map screen is set to the 
smallest scale.
For areas covered by the micro 
city map (some major cities), a 
micro city map on a scale of 75 
ft. (25 m) can be selected.
When the map is scaled down to 
150 ft. (50 m),   changes to 
 and can be selected to dis-
play the micro city map.
Map screen operation
Current position display
Map scale
Micro city map 
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1214-1. Basic operation
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Audio/visual system
“POWER VOLUME” knob: 
Press to turn the audio/visual 
system on and off. The system 
turns on in the last mode used. 
Turn this knob to adjust the vol-
ume.1
Press the “AUDIO” button.
2 Select “Source” or press 
“AUDIO” button again.
3 Select the desired source.
●Dimmed screen buttons cannot be 
operated.
●When there are tw o pages, select 
 or   to change the page.
●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 function  or will become 
unavailable
*:
• iPod (Audio Playback)
• USB audio/USB video
• Bluetooth
® audio
• Toyota apps
*: This function is not made avail-
able in some countries or areas.
Some basics
This section describes 
some of the basic features 
of the audio/visual system. 
Some information may not 
pertain to your system.
Your audio/visual system 
works when the engine 
switch is in ACC or ON.
NOTICE
●To prevent the 12-volt battery 
from being discharged, do not 
leave the audio/visual system 
on longer than necessary when 
the engine is not running.
Turning the system on 
and off
Selecting an audio source 
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1374-3. Media operation
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Audio/visual system
Select to display the audio 
source selection screen.
Select to return to the top 
screen.
Select to display a song list 
screen.
Select to display the play 
mode selection screen.
Select to display the sound 
setting screen. (P.122)
Select to set repeat playback. 
( P.138)
Select to change the track.
Select and hold to fast 
rewind.
Select to play/pause.
Select to change the track.
Select and hold to fast for-
ward.
Select to set random play-
back. ( P.138)
Displays cover art
Select to change the album.
Select to change the artist.
Select to change the playlist.
Select to display the audio 
control screen of Apple Car-
Play. Turn to change the track.
Turn to move up/down the 
list. Also, the knob can be 
used to enter selections on 
the list screens by pressing it.
Press to change the track.
Press and hold to fast for-
ward/rewind.
●Some functions may not be avail-
able depending on the type of 
model.
●When an iPod/iPhone is con-
nected using a genuine 
iPod/iPhone cable, the 
iPod/iPhone starts charging its 
battery.
●Depending on the iPod/iPhone, 
the video sound 
may not be able 
to be heard.
●Depending on the iPod/iPhone 
and the songs in the iPod/iPhone, 
a cover art may be displayed. This 
function can be changed to “On” 
or “Off”. ( P.145) It may take time 
to display the cov er art, and the 
iPod/iPhone may not be operated 
while the cover art display is in 
process.
●When an iPod/iPhone is con-
nected and the audio source is 
changed to iPod/iPhone mode, 
the iPod/iPhone  will resume play-
ing from the same point it was last 
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1414-3. Media operation
4
Audio/visual system
back. (P.141)
Select to change the album.
Displays cover art
Turn to change the track.
Turn to move up/down the 
list. Also, the knob can be 
used to enter selections on 
the list screens by pressing it.
Press to change the track.
Press and hold to fast for-
ward/rewind.
The track or album currently 
being listened to can be 
repeated.
1 Select  .
●Each time   is selected, the 
mode changes as follows:
When random playback is off
• track repeat   album repeat   off
When random playback is on
• track repeat   off
Tracks or albums can be auto-
matically and randomly 
selected.
1 Select  .
●Each time   is selected, the 
mode changes as follows:
• random (1 album random)   
album random (all album random) 
  off
●Depending on the Bluetooth® 
device that is connected to the 
system, the music may start play-
ing when selecting   while it is 
paused. Conversely, the music 
may pause when selecting   
while it is playing.
●In the following c onditions, the 
system may not function:
• The Bluetooth
® device is turned 
off.
• The Bluetooth
® device is not con-
nected.
• The Bluetooth
® device has a low 
battery.
●When using the Bluetooth® audio 
and Wi-Fi® hotspot functions at 
the same time, the following prob-
lems may occur:
• It may take longer than normal to 
connect to the Bluetooth
® device.
• The sound may cut out.
●It may take time to connect the 
phone when Bluetooth® audio is 
being played.
●For operating the portable player, 
see the instruction manual that 
comes with it.
●If the Bluetooth® device is discon-
nected due to poor reception from 
the Bluetooth
® network when the 
Control panel
Repeating
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1624-7. Rear seat entertainment system
Adjust the volume when you  connect the headphones to the 
jack. Loud sounds may have a 
significant impact on the human 
body.
To use headphones, connect 
them to the jack
To adjust the volume
 With some wireless head-
phones generally available in 
the market, it may be difficult 
to catch signals properly. Toy-
ota recommends the use of 
Toyota genuine wireless 
headphones. Please contact 
your Toyota dealer for further 
details.
 When the sound volume 
needs to be changed while a 
wireless headphone is used, 
adjust the volume using the 
wireless headphone’s volume 
switch.
WA R N I N G
●To prevent accidents and elec-
tric shock
• Do not disassemble or modify  the remote controller.
●When the remote c ontroller is 
not used
• Stow the remote controller. Inju- ries may result in the event of 
an accident or sudden braking.
●Removed batteries and other 
parts
• Keep away from children.  These parts are small and if 
swallowed by a child, they can 
cause choking.
NOTICE
●To prevent damage to the 
remote controller
• Keep the remote controller  away from direct sunlight, heat 
and high humidity.
• Do not drop or strike the remote  controller against hard objects.
• Do not sit on or place heavy  objects on the remote controller.
●For normal operation after 
replacing the batteries, observe 
the following precautions to pre-
vent accidents.
• Always work with dry hands.  Moisture may cau se the battery 
to rust.
• Do not touch or move any other  components inside the remote 
controller.
• Do not bend any of the battery  terminals.
Headphone jacks
Wireless headphones 
(sold separately)
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2758-3. What to do if...
8
Phone
●For details, refer to the owner’s 
manual that came with the cellular 
phone.
The cellular 
phone is the 
most likely cause 
of the symptom.
Turn the cellular 
phone off, 
remove and rein-
stall the battery 
pack, and then 
restart the cellu-
lar phone.
Enable the cellu-
lar phone’s Blue-
tooth
® 
connection.
Disable the Wi-
Fi
® connection of 
the cellular 
phone.
Stop the cellular 
phone’s security 
software and 
close all applica-
tions.
Before using an 
application 
installed on the 
cellular phone, 
carefully check 
its source and 
how its opera-
tion might affect 
this system.
Likely causeSolution