TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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To turn on the “SYNC” mode,
operate the “SYNC” toggle
upwards or downwards.
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol toggle can be used to adjust the
temperature for the driver’s and
front passenger’s side. To enter
individual mode, operate the front
passenger’s side temperature con-
trol toggle or press the “SYNC” tog-
gle again.
When the “SYNC” mode is on, the
“SYNC” indicator is illuminate.
This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after 15 min-
utes.
Turning the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers on
will turn the windshield wiper de-
icer on.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and ou tside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Adjusting the temperature
for driver and front pas-
senger seats simultane-
ously (“SYNC” mode)
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front p illars when the
windshield wiper deicer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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1Open the vent
2 Close the vent
Rear
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
1 Open the vent
2 Close the vent
■Adjusting the temperature
setting
1 Operate “REAR” toggle
2 Operate to temperature con-
trol toggle increase the tem-
perature and to decrease it.
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time
“SYNC” toggle is operated.
WARNING
■To not interrupt the wind-
shield defogger from operat-
ing
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 defog-
ging.
Changing the rear seat
settings

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Fan speed decrease switch
Fan speed increase switch
Temperature control switch (warm)
Temperature control switch (cool)
“AUTO” switch (automatic mode)
Airflow mode control switch
“OFF” switch
■Adjusting the temperature
setting
Press the temperature control
switch (warm) to increase the
temperature and the tempera-
ture control switch (cool) to
decrease the temperature.
■Adjusting the fan speed set-
ting
Press the fan speed increase
switch to increase the fan speed
and the fan speed decrease
switch to decrease the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” switch to turn off
the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is
pressed.
Rear automatic ai r conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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1Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●During use, various odors from
inside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air condi-
tioning system. This may then
cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from
occurring: The start timing of the
blower may be delayed for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
1Press the “AUTO” switch.
While operating, indicator illumi-
nates.
The dehumidification function
begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
2Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
If the fan speed se tting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
To stop the operation, press the
“OFF” switch.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear air condi-
tioning system on longer than
necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating.
Using the automatic mode
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets (side ceiling)
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
2 Turn the knob fully to the
back of the vehicle to close
the vent.
To close the vent, move the knob
rearward.
*: If equipped
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
 Front seat heaters/Rear
seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Front seat ventilators/Rear
seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the seat
upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)

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■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped)
Turns heated steering wheel
on/off When the heated steering
wheel is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the heated steering
wheel switch.
■Front seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators
Adjust the front seat heater
temperature level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (red) light up
during operation.
Adjust the front seat ventila-
tor fan speed level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicato r (blue) light up
during operation.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Operating instructions

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■Rear seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators (if equipped) Adjust the rear seat heater
temperature level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicato r (red) light up
during operation.
Adjust the rear seat ventilator
fan speed level
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (blue) light up
during operation.
■The heated steering wheel, seat
heaters and seat ventilators can
be used when
The power swit ch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.

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Personal/interior lights (P.419)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped) ( P.419)
Shift lever light (if equipped)
Power switch light
Glove box light
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front tray light
Console box light (if equipped)
Trailer hitch light
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights

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“OFF”
The personal/interior lights can be
individually turned on or off.
“DOOR”
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are closed.
“ON”
The personal/interior lights cannot
be individually turned off.
Front
Turns the lights on/off
Rear
Turns the lights on/off Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
“OFF”
Turns the light off
“DOOR”
Turns on when the door is opened
or closed while the shift lever is in P
Personal/interior lights
main switch
Operating the per-
sonal/interior lights
Ambient lights (if
equipped)
Trailer hitch light switch

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“ON”
Turns on while the shift lever is in P
or R. Turn off when shift lever in D.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are open/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the follo wing lights remain on
when the door is not fully closed and
the main switch i s in the “DOOR”
position, the lights will go off auto-
matically after 20 minutes:
●Personal/interior lights
●Trailer hitch light
■The personal/interior lights may
turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the personal/interior
lights will turn on automatically.
The personal/interior lights will turn
off automatically after approximately
20 minutes.
The personal/interior lights can be
turned off manually. However, in
order to help prev ent further colli-
sions, it is recommended that they
be left on until safety can be
ensured.
(The personal/interior lights may not
turn on automatically depending on
the force of the impact and condi-
tions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.570)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
■Removing light lenses
Never remove the lens for the
personal/interior lights. Otherwise,
the lights will be damaged. If a
lens needs to be removed, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.