towing TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2012 2.G Owners Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 188
Fog light switch ................... 194
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 196
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 200
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 202
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 207
Intuitive parking assist......... 220
Rear view monitor system .............................. 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 241
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 246
Four-wheel drive system ..... 247
AUTO LSD system.............. 252
Driving assist systems ........ 254
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 261
Cargo and luggage ............. 266
Vehicle load limits ............... 270
Winter driving tips ............... 272
Trailer towing ...................... 276
Dinghy towing ..................... 296 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 300
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 308
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 312
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 314
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 315
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 317
Using the radio ................... 321
Using the CD player ........... 329
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 338
Operating an iPod .............. 346
Operating a USB memory ............................ 352
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 359
Using the AUX port............. 363
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 365
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 368
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 371
3Interior features

60 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Folding down the third seat
■ Before folding down the third seat
To release the hooked end tab,
insert the key or concaved end
tab into the hole on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

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Third center seat belt
The third center seat belt is a 3-po int type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.Matches the tab with the
hooked end (tab “A”)
Matches the tab with the con-
caved end (tab “B”)
■ Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when folding down the third seat.
To release the tab “B”, push
the buckle release button.
To release the tab “A”, insert
the key or tab “B” into the hole
on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Engine (ignition) switch .... 159
Automatic transmission .... 162
Turn signal lever .............. 166
Parking brake ................... 167
Horn ................................. 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 169
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 174
Multi-information display............................ 179
Accessory meter .............. 185
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 188
Fog light switch ................ 194
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 196
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 200
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 202 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 203
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 207
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 220
Rear view monitor system ........................... 227
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 236
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 241
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 246
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 247
AUTO LSD system........... 252
Driving assist systems ..... 254
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 261
Cargo and luggage .......... 266
Vehicle load limits ............ 270
Winter driving tips ............ 272
Trailer towing ................... 276
Dinghy towing .................. 296

164 2-1. Driving procedures
TOW/HAUL switch (with towing package)Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 163)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P. 203,207)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 632
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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CAUTION
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic laser cruise control determines whether the following dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is appropriate or not. It is not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic laser cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a
collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any dan-
ger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and
act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■ To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the ON-OFF button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for dynamic laser cruise control
Do not use dynamic laser cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, rain, snow, sandstorm, direct sunlight,
etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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When driving
CAUTION
■Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar
sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or
serious accident may result.
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
■ Handling the laser radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec-
tively.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an acci-
dent.
●Keep the sensor clean at all times.
Clean the sensor with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction.
If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always
have the area inspected and adjusted by a Toyota dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, surrounding area.
● Do not modify or paint the sensor.
● Do not replace them with non-genuine parts.

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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini-
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• When attaching a two-way radio antenna.
• When a towing eyelet is mounted on your vehicle.
• When the bumper is damaged.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles

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■Conditions under which the sensors will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor system is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects:
●Vehicles that enter the detection area from the opposite direction
● Motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc. that enter the detection area*
● Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
that enter the detection area*
● Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle that enter the detection
area*
*: Depending on conditions, unnecessary detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor system may not func-
tion correctly
● The Blind Spot Monitor system may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle
and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• If a vehicle enters the detection area when driving up or down consec- utive steep inclines
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rain, standing water etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When towing anything such as trailer, boat, etc.