Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 10

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Responding to the level of
brightness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the reflected
light is automatically reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare
function mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns off.)

■

To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover

them.

: If equipped

Anti-glare function

Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror

The Digital Rear-view Mirror
is a system that uses the
camera on the rear of the
vehicle and displays its
image on the display of the
Digital Rear-view Mirror.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror
can be changed between
optical mirror mode and dig-
ital mirror mode by operat-
ing the lever.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror
allows the driver to see the
rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head
restraints or luggage, ensur-
ing rear visibility. Also, the
rear seats are not displayed
and privacy of the passen-
gers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Before using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror

●

Make sure to adjust the mirror

before driving. (



P.162)

• Change to optical mirror mode

and adjust the position of the

Digital Rear-view Mirror so that

the area behind your vehicle

can be viewed properly.

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Before

driving

Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operat-
ing normally.

Icon display area

Displays icons, adjusting gauge,
etc. (



P.162)

Select/adjust button

Press to change the setting of the
item you want to adjust.

Menu button

Press to display the icon display
area and select the item you want
to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital
mirror mode and optical mirror
mode.

Operate the lever to change
between digital mirror mode and
optical mirror mode.

Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area
behind the vehicle.

will illuminate in this mode.

Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital
Rear-view Mirror allows it to be
used as an optical mirror.

■

Digital mirror mode operating

condition

The power switch is turned to ON.

When the power switch is changed

from ON to OFF or ACC, the image

will disappear after several seconds.

■

When using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror in digital mirror

mode

●

If it is difficult to see the displayed

image due to light reflected off the

Digital Rear-view Mirror, the cam-

era being dirty, or if lights of a

vehicle behind your vehicle or the

displayed image are bothering

you, change to optical mirror

mode.

●

When it is raining, if the image is

unclear due to water on the rear

window, operate the rear wiper.

WARNING

• Change to digital mirror mode

and adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image dis-

played by the Digital Rear-view

Mirror is different from that of

the optical mirror, make sure to

check this difference before

driving.

System components

Changing modes

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●

When the back door is open, the

Digital Rear-view Mirror image

may not display properly. Before

driving, make sure the back door

is closed.

●

If the display is difficult to see due

to reflected light, close the elec-

tronic sunshade for the panoramic

moon roof (if equipped).

●

Any of the following conditions

may occur when driving in the

dark, such as at night. None of

them indicates that a malfunction

has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed

image may differ from their actual

color.

• Depending on the height of the

lights of the vehicle behind, the

area around the vehicle may

appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for

brighter surrounding image may

cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed
image or flickering bothers you,
change to optical mirror mode.

●

The Digital Rear-view Mirror may

become hot while it is in digital

mirror mode.

This is not a malfunction.

●

Depending on your physical con-

dition or age, it may take longer

than usual to focus on the dis-

played image. In this case,

change to optical mirror mode.

●

Do not let passengers stare at the

displayed image when the vehicle

is being driven, as doing so may

cause motion sickness.

■

When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion is displayed when using the

Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital

mirror mode, the system may be

malfunctioning. The symbol will dis-

appear in a few seconds. Operate

the lever, change to optical mirror

mode and have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your
driving posture.
Change to optical mirror mode,
adjusting the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.

■

Display settings (digital mir-
ror mode)

Settings of the display in the dig-
ital mirror mode, on/off operation
of the automatic anti-glare func-
tion, etc. can be changed.

Adjusting the mirror

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Before

driving

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

Press the menu button
repeatedly and select the
item you want to adjust.

Press

change the setting.

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

: This is a function for the optical

mirror mode, however, the setting
can also be changed while using
the digital mirror mode.

■

Enabling/disabling the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion (optical mirror mode)

The automatic anti-glare func-
tion in the optical mirror mode
can be enabled/disabled. The
setting can be changed in both
the digital mirror mode and the
optical mirror mode.



When using the digital mirror
mode



P.162

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.

Select to adjust the area
displayed up/down.

Select to adjust the area
displayed to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of
the displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the
displayed image.

Select to enable/disable the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion.

Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare
function is enabled each
time the power switch is
changed to ON.

Select to display Home-
Link

Training Tutorial to

assist customers to train
their Garage Door Opener
System. (



P.441)

Select to change the lan-
guage of the HomeLink

Training Tutorial.

Icons

Settings

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

When using the optical mirror
mode

Press the menu button.

The setting display will be dis-

played.

Press

enable (“ON”)/disable
(“OFF”) the automatic anti-
glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

■

Adjusting the display (digital

mirror mode)

●

If the displayed image is adjusted,

it may appear distorted. This is not

a malfunction.

●

If the brightness of the Digital

Rear-view Mirror is set too high, it

may cause eye strain. Adjust the

Digital Rear-view Mirror to an

appropriate brightness. If your

eyes become tired, change to

optical mirror mode.

●

The brightness of the Digital Rear-

view Mirror will change automati-

cally according to the brightness

of the area in front of your vehicle.

■

To prevent the light sensors

from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from

malfunctioning, do not touch or

cover them.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

While driving

●

Do not adjust the position of the

Digital Rear-view Mirror or

adjust the display settings while

driving.

Stop the vehicle and operate

the Digital Rear-view Mirror

control switches.

Failure to do so may cause a

steering wheel operation error,

resulting in an unexpected acci-

dent.

●

Always pay attention to the

vehicle’s surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other
objects may look different when in
digital mirror mode and optical
mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to
directly check the safety of the
area around your vehicle, espe-
cially behind the vehicle.
Additionally, if a vehicle
approaches from the rear in the
dark, such as at night, the sur-
rounding area may appear dim.

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Before

driving

■

Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.

■

Cleaning the camera

When the camera lens is dirty, a
clear image cannot be captured.
If the camera lens is covered
with foreign matter, such as
water droplets or dust, clean it
with a damp soft cloth. When it
is difficult to clean it with a cloth,
use a swab. When cleaning the
camera lens, wipe the inside of
the rear window as well.

■

The camera

The camera for the Digital Rear-

view Mirror is located as shown.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the

Digital Rear-view Mirror while

smoke or odor comes from the

mirror, it may result in fire. Stop

using the system immediately and

contact your Toyota dealer.

Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror

NOTICE

■

To prevent the Digital Rear-

view Mirror from malfunction-

ing

●

Do not use detergents, such as

thinner, benzene, and alcohol to

clean the mirror. They may dis-

color, deteriorate or damage the

mirror surface.

●

Do not smoke, use matches,

use cigarette lighters or allow

open flames near the mirror. It

may damage the mirror or

cause a fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the mirror.

■

To prevent the camera from

malfunctioning

●

Observe the following precau-

tions, otherwise the Digital

Rear-view Mirror may not oper-

ate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera

or subject it to a strong impact,

as the camera installation posi-

tion and angle may be changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the camera.

• Do not allow organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or

glass coat to adhere to the cam-

era. If this happens, wipe it off

as soon as possible.

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If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

• When cleaning the camera lens,

wipe the camera lens with a

damp soft cloth. When it is diffi-

cult to clean it with a cloth, use a

swab. Do not strongly rub the

camera lens, as it may be

scratched and will not be able to

transmit a clear image.

• When applying colored film

(including transparent film) to

the rear window glass, do not

apply it to the area in front of the

camera. If film is applied to the

area in front of the camera, the

image from the camera may not

display properly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction.

If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

●

Do not block the vent holes of

the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror

may be hot, leading to a mal-

function or a fire.

If you notice any symptoms

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Before

driving

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is diffi-
cult to see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry
cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the Digi-
tal Rear-view Mirror.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming
through the panoramic
moon roof [if equipped],
close the electronic
sunshade.)



The vehicle is in a dark
area.



The vehicle is near a TV
tower, broadcasting sta-
tion, electric power plant,
or other location where
strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be
present.



The temperature around
the camera is extremely
high/low.



The ambient temperature
is extremely low.



It is raining or humid.



Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the
camera lens.



The vehicle is under fluo-
rescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights, etc.



Exhaust gas is obstruct-
ing the camera.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital
mirror mode when the
conditions have
improved.)

Foreign matters such as
water droplets or dust is on
the camera lens.

Wipe the camera lens
with a damp soft cloth.
When it is difficult to
clean it with a cloth, use
a swab.

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The image is diffi-
cult to see.

The luggage in the luggage
compartment is reflected off
the rear window glass and
obstructing the camera.



Change to optical mir-
ror mode.



Move the luggage to a
position where it does
not obstruct the cam-
era or cover it with a
black cloth to reduce
the amount it is
reflected off the rear
window glass.

The rear window glass is
fogged up.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
After defogging the rear
window using the rear
window defogger
(



P.406), use the digi-

tal mirror mode again.

The outside of the rear win-
dow glass is dirty.

Use the rear window
wiper to remove dirt.

The inside of the rear win-
dow glass is dirty.

Wipe the inside of rear
window glass with a
damp soft cloth.

The image is out of
alignment.

The back door is not fully
closed.

Fully close the back
door.

The camera or its surround-
ing area has received a
strong impact.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

The display is dim
and

is dis-

played.

The system may be mal-
functioning.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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Before

driving

is displayed.

The Digital Rear-view Mirror
is extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the
temperature continues to
increase, the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will turn off.)

Reducing the cabin
temperature is recom-
mended to reduce the
temperature of the mir-
ror.

(

will disappear

when the mirror
becomes cool.)

does not disap-

pear even though the
mirror is cool, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

The lever cannot be
operated properly.

The lever may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
(To change to optical
mirror mode, press and
hold the menu button
for approximately 10
seconds.)

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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

Type A

To select a mirror to adjust,
turn the switch.

Left

Right

To adjust the mirror, operate
the switch.

Right

Down

Left



Type B

Upper part mirror:

To select a mirror to adjust,
turn the switch.

Left

Right

Outside rear view mir-

rors

The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
change the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions

while driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss

of control of the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while

driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors

folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger

side mirrors must be unfolded

and properly adjusted before

driving.

Adjustment procedure

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Before

driving

To adjust the mirror, operate
the switch.

Right

Down

Left

Lower part mirror:
Adjust the mirror up and down, in or

out by pushing the mirror surface.

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window

defogger to turn on the outside rear

view mirror defoggers. (



P.408)

■

Automatic adjustment of the

mirror angle (If equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be

entered to memory and recalled

automatically by the driving position

memory. (



P.152)

■

Auto anti-glare function

When the anti-glare inside rear view

mirror is set to automatic mode, the

outside rear view mirrors will acti-

vate in conjunction with the anti-

glare inside rear view mirror to

reduce reflected light. (



P.160)



From outside

Push the mirror back in the
direction of the vehicle’s rear.



From inside

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

Folding and unfolding the
mirrors

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Folds the mirrors

Unfolds the mirrors

Putting the switch in the neutral
position sets the mirrors to auto-
matic mode. Automatic mode
allows the folding or unfolding of
the mirrors to be linked to lock-
ing/unlocking of the doors.

■

Using automatic mode in cold

weather

When automatic mode is used in

cold weather, the door mirror could

freeze up and automatic stowing

and return may not be possible. In

this case, remove any ice and snow

from the door mirror, then either

operate the mirror using manual

mode or move the mirror by hand.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.570)

The mirror can be deployed to
the outer side in order to
improve rear visibility when tow-
ing a wide trailer.
Press the switch and extend the
mirror.
Press the switch again to return
the mirror to the original posi-
tion.

■

Recommended mirror angle

when towing a trailer (vehicles

with extending mirrors)

Power adjust the upper part of
the mirror until an appropriate
view is obtained. It is recom-
mended that the outer 2/3 of the
upper mirror be filled with images
other than the vehicle and trailer.

Manually adjust the lower part of
the mirror until an appropriate
view of the towed object is
obtained. It is recommended that
the outer 2/3 of the lower mirror
be filled with images other than

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

Extending the mirrors (if
equipped)

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Before

driving

the trailer.

When either “L” or “R” of the mir-
ror select switch is selected, the
outside rear view mirrors will
automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing in
order to give a better view of the
ground.
To disable this function, select
neither “L” nor “R”.

■

Adjusting the mirror angle
when the vehicle is revers-
ing

With the shift lever in R, adjust
the mirror angle at a desired
position.
The adjusted angle will be mem-
orized and the mirror will auto-
matically tilt to the memorized
angle whenever the shift lever is
shifted to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt posi-
tion of the mirror is linked to the
normal position (angle adjusted
with the shift position in other than
R). Therefore, if the normal position
is changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is
changed, readjust the angle in
reversing.

Improves reverse operation for
trailer parking by turning on the
outer mirror lights at night.
These lights can be used as
work lights.
When the shift lever is in P or R,
press the switch.

■

Automatic light off system

The lights will automatically turn off

when any of the following conditions

are satisfied:

●

When the shift lever is in N or D

●

When the outer mirror is folded

(



P.171)

Linked mirror function
when reversing

Trailering light (if
equipped)

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
switches.
Operating the switch moves the
windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway,

operate the switch in the opposite
direction.

■

The power windows can be

operated when

The power switch is in ON

■

Operating the power windows

after turning the hybrid system

off

The power windows can be oper-

ated for approximately 45 seconds

even after the power switch is

turned to ACC or turned off. They

cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed

between the window and the win-

dow frame while the window is clos-

ing, window movement is stopped

and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught

between the door and window while

the window is opening, window

movement is stopped.

■

When the side window cannot

be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or

catch protection function operates

unusually and the side window can-

not be opened or closed, perform

the following operations with the

power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power

switch in ON, within 4 seconds of

the jam protection function or

catch protection function activat-

ing, continuously operate the

power window switch in the one-

touch closing direction or one-

touch opening direction so that the

side window can be opened and

closed.

●

If the side window cannot be

opened and closed even when

performing the above operations,

perform the following procedure

for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Pull and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch closing

direction and completely close

the side window.

Release the power window

switch for a moment, resume

pulling the switch in the one-

touch closing direction, and hold

it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

Press and hold the power win-

dow switch in the one-touch

opening direction. After the side

window is completely opened,

continue holding the switch for

an additional 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the
power windows

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before

driving

Release the power window

switch for a moment, resume

pushing the switch in the one-

touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4

seconds or more.

Pull and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch closing

direction again. After the side

window is completely closed,

continue holding the switch for a

further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the

window is moving, start again from

the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot

be fully closed or opened, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

Door lock linked window opera-

tion

●

The power windows can be

opened and closed using the
mechanical key.

(



P.536)

●

The power windows can be

opened using the wireless remote
control.

(



P.115)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Power windows open warning

buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is

shown on the multi-information dis-

play in the instrument cluster when

the power switch is turned off and

the driver’s door is opened with the

power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.570)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all

the power window operations,

including the operation for the

passengers. In order to prevent

accidental operation, especially

by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is

possible for children and other

passengers to have body parts

caught in the power window.

Also, when riding with a child, it

is recommended to use the win-

dow lock switch. (



P.176)

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of

their body in a position where it

could be caught when a window

is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote

control or mechanical key and

operating the power windows,

operate the power window after

checking to make sure that

there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the win-

dow. Also do not let a child

operate window by the wireless

remote control or mechanical

key. It is possible for children

and other passengers to get

caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn

the power 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.

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