TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2010 2.G Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
CAUTION
■
Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
The vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability,
brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Weight limit precautions
●The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity described in
the table above. ( P. 250)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR in the table
above. ( P. 250)
● Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR or GAWR can cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injuries.
●The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated Certifica-
tion Label.
● The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.

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CAUTION
■Tongue load weight
●A recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types of trail-
ers or towing as described below.
● In order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to
11% of the gross trailer weight, not exceeding the following.
(Tongue load /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%)
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (907 kg), it is necessary to use a
sway control device with sufficient capacity.
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is necessary \
to use
a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle level
with the ground.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Speed limit for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
Gross trailer weight
Tongue load

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■
To avoid accident or injury
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not tow the vehicle with the temporary spare tire installed.
■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum wei\
ght
rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
■ 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.

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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.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 268
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 285
Using the radio ................. 289
Using the CD player ......... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 306
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................. 314
Operating a USB memory player ........................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 327
Using the AUX adapter .... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 333 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 336
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 339
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 351
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .......................... 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 360
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 369
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 372
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 374
Using the video mode ...... 377
Changing the Setup Menu settings ................ 379
Interior features3

Interior features3
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3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features .......................... 387
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 391
Making a phone call ......... 400
Setting a cellular phone ... 404
Security and system setup .............................. 408
Using the phone book ...... 411
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 417
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 418
• Personal/interior lights ... 419
• Interior light .................... 420
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 421
• Glove boxes ................... 422
• Coin holder .................... 423
• Front console box .......... 424
• Card holder .................... 426
• Map holder ..................... 427
• Pen holder ..................... 429
• Tissue pocket................. 430
• Rear console box ........... 431
• Overhead console.......... 434
• Cup holders ................... 436
• Bottle holders ................. 440 • Auxiliary boxes ............... 441
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 443
Vanity mirrors ................... 444
Clock ................................ 445
Outside temperature display............................ 446
Portable ashtray ............... 448
Cigarette lighter................ 449
Conversation mirror ......... 450
Power outlets ................... 451
Seat heaters..................... 457
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 460
Armrests........................... 462
Rear side sunshades ....... 463
Seatback table ................. 465
Floor mat .......................... 466
Luggage compartment features .......................... 467
Garage door opener......... 472
Compass .......................... 477

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or
recirculated air mode Front passenger’s
side temperature
control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Simultaneous
mode
Rear air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Temperature control for rear
passengers Air outlet
selection dial
Driver's side temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Fan OFF switch

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun-
terclockwise (cool).
The temperature for the driver and passenger seat can be set sepa-
rately.
Display
Front passenger’s side
temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Airflow display
Driver’s side temperature
setting display Temperature setting
display for rear passengers

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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system sw itches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time is pressed.
● Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is on)
The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust
the temperature for all seats.
● Individual mode (the indicator on is off)
The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear
seats ( P. 276) can be adjusted separately. Operate the pas-
senger’s side or rear temperature controls to enter individual
mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.