lights TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Service connector for towing brake controller (with towing package)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
service connector for the trailer
brake controller as shown.
Access the service connector.
Remove the scuff plate.
Remove the clip (screw type)
and trim board.
Connecting trailer lights
Use the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. 4 pin, 7 pin connectors

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When driving
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 553)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights work to be legal.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the t\
railer.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ When connecting and disconnecting a trailer
Set the electronically modulated air suspension system to MAN., or turn off
the engine, when the system is in N mode. (if equipped)
■ AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. ( P. 207)
■ Break-in schedule
●Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
● Drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a
trailer for another 500 miles (800 km/h).
● Avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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When driving
CAUTION
■
Hitches
●Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent
entry of any substances into the vehicle.
■ When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers wi th brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearing, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the interior lights ............................. 362
Interior lights list ............... 362
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 363
• Personal/interior lights ... 364
• Interior light .................... 365
3-6. Using the storage features ......................... 366
List of storage features .... 366
• Glove boxes ................... 367
• Coin holder .................... 368
• Front console box .......... 368
• Card holder .................... 370
• Map holder ..................... 371
• Pen holder ..................... 372
• Tissue pocket................. 373
• Rear console box ........... 373
• Overhead console.......... 376
• Cup holders ................... 377
• Bottle holders ................. 381
• Auxiliary boxes............... 382
• Seatback table ............... 384 3-7. Other interior features ... 386
Sun visors ........................ 386
Vanity mirrors ................... 387
Clock ................................ 388
Outside temperature display............................ 389
Portable ashtray ............... 390
Cigarette lighter................ 391
Conversation mirror ......... 392
Power outlets ................... 393
Seat heaters..................... 397
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 400
Armrests........................... 402
Rear side sunshades ....... 403
Floor mat .......................... 405
Luggage compartment features .......................... 406
Garage door opener......... 411
Compass .......................... 416

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Due to the fu nction of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to whether the doo rs are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are
opened/closed, and the en gine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior light (P. 365)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 364)
Engine switch light
Foot well lighting
Door courtesy lights
Ashtray lighting

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Interior featuresPersonal/interior light main switch
ON
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
DOOR position
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are
closed.
OFF
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
■
To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 169)
Personal/interior light main switch

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Personal/interior lightsFront (type A) On/off
Front (type B) On/off
Center (type A) On/off
Personal/interior lights

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Interior features
Center (type B)
On/off
Rear On/off
Interior light
DOOR position
The interior light comes on when
a back door is opened. It turns off
when the door is closed.
OFF
ON
Personal/interior lights and interior light

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■
To prevent deteriorati on and body corrosion
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?