lights TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2009 2.G Owner's Guide

248 2-5. Driving information
Connecting trailer lightsUse the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. 4 pin, 7 pin connectors
4 pin connector

252 2-5. Driving information
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 567)
● 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, install 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. 213)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, 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”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).

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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 ............................. 371
Interior lights list ............... 371
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 372
• Personal/interior lights ... 373
• Interior light .................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features ......................... 375
List of storage features .... 375
• Glove boxes ................... 376
• Coin holder .................... 377
• Front console box .......... 377
• Card holder .................... 379
• Map holder ..................... 380
• Pen holder ..................... 381
• Tissue pocket................. 382
• Rear console box ........... 382
• Overhead console.......... 385
• Cup holders ................... 386
• Bottle holders ................. 391
• Auxiliary boxes............... 392 3-7. Other interior
features ......................... 394
Sun visors ........................ 394
Vanity mirrors ................... 395
Clock ................................ 396
Outside temperature display............................ 397
Portable ashtray ............... 399
Cigarette lighter................ 400
Conversation mirror ......... 401
Power outlets ................... 402
Seat heaters..................... 408
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 411
Armrests........................... 413
Rear side sunshades ....... 414
Seatback table ................. 416
Floor mat .......................... 417
Luggage compartment features .......................... 418
Garage door opener ........ 423
Compass .......................... 428

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Interior features
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 function 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. 374)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 373)
Engine switch light
Foot well lighting
Door courtesy lights
Ashtray lighting

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Personal/interior light main switchON
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. 584)
● It is possible to change the settings (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 173)
Personal/interior light main switch

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Personal/interior lights
Front (type A) On/off
Front (type B) On/off
Center (type A) On/off
Personal/interior lights

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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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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
Appliances that may not ope rate properly (115V AC)
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under 100 W.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■ If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

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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.