TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

1713-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
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Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either way of the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either way of the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
Tilting up and down

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■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds afte r the
engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, however, be o perated once
either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the su nshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Operation of each component
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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “SLIDE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and stop.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 seconds pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and h old the
“SLIDE” or “TILT” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and st op. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely stopped and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. ( P. 1 0 8 )
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 544)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing ope rations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child , do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and ot her passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● When using the key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, d o not let a
child operate moon roof by the key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage ........... 187
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing ................... 213
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 214
Automatic transmission ..... 220
Turn signal lever................ 225
Parking brake .................... 226
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 236
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 238
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 241 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 244
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 247
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................. 276
Intuitive parking assist....... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 296
• BSM function ................ 301
• RCTA function .............. 304
Electronically modulated air suspension ................. 309
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ....... 314
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 315
AUTO LSD system............ 320
Driving assist systems ...... 322
4-6. Driving tips Off-road precautions ......... 329
Winter driving tips ............. 334

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Driving the vehicle
P. 2 1 4
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 2 0 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 2 6 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 220)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 226), and shift the shift lever to P
(  P. 220).
Turn the engine switch to OFF to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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■When starting off on an uphill
Hill-start assist control is activated. (
P. 322)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may b e a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the st eering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while S mode is selected
■ Restraining the engine out put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine o utput may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warnin g mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may b ecome able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRAC ( P. 323)
• Turn on the AUTO LSD system. ( P. 320)
• 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” position. ( P. 315)
• 4WD models: Lock the center differential. ( P. 316)

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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following prec autions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or wh enever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 529)

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to di fficulty
in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals proper ly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking contro l, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it m ore difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle a s soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 459
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 220)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal sp eed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicl e has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may resu lt in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed c apability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
● On vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension, if you drive
through deep water over about 20 in. (500 mm) in depth, put the vehicle
height in the “HI” mode using the height control switch and the n change to
manual mode by pushing the height control mode select switch. D rive your
vehicle at 18 mph (30 km/h) or less. Do not drive through water deeper
than about 28 in. (700 mm) even if the vehicle height is in “HI” mode.