TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2022 Owners Manual

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air conditioning system
and defogger
Front air conditioning system............................. 342
Rear air conditioning system............................. 350
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 354
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 358
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 359
• Interior light ................... 360
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 361
• Glove boxes .................. 362
• Front console box ......... 363
• Card holder ................... 364
• Map holder (center console) ............ 365
• Rear console box .......... 365
• Overhead console......... 367
• Cup holders .................. 368
• Bottle holders ................ 371
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 372
Luggage compartment features ........................... 373 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 377
• Sun visors ..................... 377
• Vanity mirrors................ 378
• Power outlets ................ 379
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Armrest (second seats) .............. 384
• Rear side sunshades .... 385
• Assist grips ................... 386
Garage door opener.......... 387
Compass ........................... 395

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Front air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control
dial. (“SYNC” mode: P. 344)
Increases the temperature
Decreases the temperature
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting
Turn the fan speed
control dial.
Increases the fan speed
Decreases the fan speed
Press to turn the fan off.
■
Change the airflow mode
Turn the air outlet selection dial.
The air outlets switch each time
either side of air outlet selection
dial is turned.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.

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Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting .
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the au to-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func -
tions other than that o perated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“SYNC” mode)
Perform the following procedures to turn on the “SYNC” mode:
●Press .
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on w hen the “SYNC” mode is on.
While in “SYNC” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets i s
set at the right-hand side temperature setting.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is of f) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the butto n is
pressed.
Using automatic mode
Other functions
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2
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshiel d
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. ( P. 168)
Press
.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■
Windshield wiper de -icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient t empera-
ture and vehicle speed.

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Adjusting the temperature setting
Press .
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease
it.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultane-
ous modes each time is pressed.
■
Location of a ir outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Changing the rear seat settings
Air outlets
1
2
Driver’s sideFront passenger’s side
Direct air flow to the le ft or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open o r close the vent.

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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperatur e setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch dependin g on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine cool ant tem-
perature or inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to ON.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing
.
■When the outside temperature f alls to nearly 32 °F (0 °C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pre ssed.

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When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ When the indicator light on flashes
Press
to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to o utside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short peri od of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 446

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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 that 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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Rear air conditioning system
■Change the fan speed setting
To change the fan speed, press ,
or .
Press to turn the fan off.
■
Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the fan speed, press
to increase the fan speed and
to decrease the fan speed.
Airflow and outlets are automatic ally adjusted according to the
temperature setting.