lock TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

3224-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure for individual wheels and reducing driving torque when
trailer sway is detected.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start -
ing on an uphill
To keep driving safety and perf ormance, the following systems
operate automatically in respon se to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heav ily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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“4H” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light
will come on.
This mode can be used when the
transfer mode is “4H” mode and
the center differ ential is unlocked.
Press
again to turn the system back on.
■Turning off TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems
2WD models and “2WD” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, sto p the vehicle
completely, and press and hold for more than 3 seconds when AU TO
LSD system is on. ( P. 320)
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the VSC off indicator light will come on
*.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
“4H” mode on 4WD models and “4L” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, pre ss and hold
for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the VSC off indicator light will come on
*.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will als o be disabled.
The pre-collision system warning light will come on and the mes sage will be
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 255)

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC sy stems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC systems of f, the sys-
tems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situatio ns:
● When the engine switch is turned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on wh en vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-e nabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC will cease operation, and the slip indicator will change f rom flashing to
being on continuously to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
(There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)
■ Shifting to the “4L” position
The VSC off indicator will come on.
If the center differential is locked, VSC and Trailer Sway Cont rol are automat-
ically turned off.
■ Power steering system operation sound
When you turn the engine switch to ON after the battery has bee n discon-
nected and reconnected, a sound may be heard from the engine co mpart-
ment.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Driving
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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
● Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deteriorat ion in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmn ess. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions.
● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the pa rking
brake, make sure t o block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerou s because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, pos sibly leading to an accident.
● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm
that the shift lever c annot be moved out of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifte d from P to any
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock syst em. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

3475-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Interior features
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■Button lock function
During the “SYNC” mode is on, the rear air conditioning system buttons will
be automatically locked. ( P. 342)
appears on the display when the buttons are locked.
To unlock the buttons, choose the “SYNC” mode is off.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.

3585-2. Using the interior lights
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Door position on
The interior light comes on when a
back door is opened. It turns off
when the door is closed.
Off
On
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine sw itch mode,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors ar e open/
closed.
■ 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
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be c hanged.
(Customizable features: P. 546)
Interior light
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engin e is not
running.

3605-3. Using the storage features
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Lower glove box: The glove box light turns on when the tail lig hts are on.
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
Glove boxes
Upper glove boxLower glove box
Open (push button) Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull the lever)

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Interior features
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Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
Front console box
●When using the front console box lid as
an armrest, pull the knob up and slide
the lid forward as needed.
When the lid is forward, it cannot be
lifted.
● The tray in the console box slides for-
ward/ backward.
● To remove the tray, lift up the remove
position.