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Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 25

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4-6. Driving tips

NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the engine, hybrid system

or other components does not

occur.

●

Water entering the engine air

intake will cause severe engine

damage.

●

Water entering the automatic

transmission will cause deterio-

ration in shift quality, locking up

of your transmission accompa-

nied by vibration, and ultimately

damage.

●

Water can wash the grease

from wheel bearings, causing

rusting and premature failure,

and may also enter the differen-

tials, 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 riv-

erbed for firmness. Drive slowly

and avoid deep water.

●

When crossing a river or a pud-

dle, be sure to cross it without

stopping midway. If you stop or

drive at extremely low speeds in

water, water may enter the vehi-

cle and damage the hybrid bat-

tery making the vehicle unable

to be driven.

■

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs

may affect braking efficiency

and may damage brake system

components.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-

road driving that has taken you

through rough terrain, sand,

mud, or water. For scheduled

maintenance information, refer

to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

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

Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the rear
tires

: Tire chains cannot be mounted

on 285/65R18 tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

●

4WD models: Do not mix tires of

different makes, models, tread

patterns or treadwear.

■

Driving with tire chains (vehi-

cles without 285/65R18 tires)

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) (if equipped) system.

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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 frozen. 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 wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated 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 suit-
able to road conditions.



Turn automatic mode of the
parking brake off.
Otherwise, the parking brake
may freeze and not be able to
be released automatically.
Also, avoid using the following
as the parking brake may
operate automatically, even if
automatic mode is off.

• Brake hold system



Park the vehicle and move
the shift lever to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is
parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.



When the parking brake is in
automatic mode, release the
parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P.(



P.223)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow

tires

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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

If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift lever
cannot be moved out of P.



If the vehicle is left parked
with the brakes damp in cold
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.



Vehicles without 285/65R18
tires

Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.

Side chain (0.2 in. [5 mm] in
diameter)

Cross chain (0.25 in. [6.3
mm] in diameter)



Vehicles with 285/65R18 tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted
as the space between the tire
and body is too narrow.
Snow tires should be used
instead.

Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the rear tires.

Do not install tire chains on the

front tires.

●

Install tire chains on the rear tires

as tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without

applying the parking brake, make

sure to chock the wheels. If you

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of
tire chains (vehicles with-
out 285/65R18 tires)

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.......................

406

Rear automatic air condi-

tioning system ...........

413

Heated steering wheel/seat

heaters/seat ventilators

..................................

415

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

418

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

421

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

425

5-4. Using the other interior

features

Other interior features .

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Garage door opener....

441

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

5-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Left-hand side temperature control toggle

Fan speed control toggle

“REAR” toggle

“SYNC” toggle

Air flow mode control toggle

Right-hand side temperature control toggle

“S-FLOW” switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

“A/C” switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Windshield defogger switch

“OFF” switch

“AUTO” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Operate the temperature con-
trol toggle upwards to increase

the temperature and downwards
to decrease the temperature.

If the “A/C” switch is not pressed,
the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed control
toggle upwards to increase the
fan speed and downwards to
decrease the fan speed.

Press the “OFF” switch to turn the
fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

Operate the air flow mode con-
trol toggle

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the toggle is oper-
ate.

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.

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between
outside air mode and recircu-
lated air mode each time the
switch is operated.
When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illumi-
nates on the outside/recircu-
lated air mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, “A/C ON”
indicator will illuminate. When the
function is off, “A/C OFF” indicator
will illuminate.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.

Press the outside air mode switch if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

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Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.

The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.

■

When the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally.

This may also reduce fuel con-

sumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the power

switch is turned to ON.

It is possible to switch to outside air

mode at any time by pressing the

outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning the cooling and

dehumidification function on will

dehumidify the air from the outlets

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn the cooling and dehu-

midification function off, the win-

dows 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

vehicle 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 recom-

mended in preventing 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 depending on

the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when “A/C” switch

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air

mode.

●

During use, various odors from

inside and outside the vehicle may

enter into and accumulate in the

air conditioning system. This may

then cause odor to be emitted

from the vents.

●

In order to suppress odors that

occur when the air conditioning

system starts, the air flow mode

may change to blow air to the feet

or air may stop blowing for a short

period of time immediately after

the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

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culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.487

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.579)

Operate the “AUTO” switch.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

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flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating,

illuminates.

■

Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all

seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press

on the air conditioning

operation panel and switch the
airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to the all
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started,

if passengers move around inside

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

With the indicator off, turn the

power switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the power switch to ON.

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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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 outside 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 pillars when the

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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Open the vent

Close the vent



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Operate “REAR” toggle

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 air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Upper body

Upper body and feet

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.

Press 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.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

If the fan speed setting 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)

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.

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 indicator (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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