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Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 26

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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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 indicator (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 switch 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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5-2. Using the interior lights

5-2.Using the interior lights

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 interior 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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or R. Turn off when shift lever in D.

“ON”

Turns on while the shift lever is in P
or R. Turn off when shift lever in D.

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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 following lights remain on

when the door is not fully closed and

the main switch is 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 prevent 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.

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5-3. Using the storage features

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5-3.Using the storage features

Auxiliary boxes

Glove box

Cup holders

Console box

Bottle holders

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or

spray cans in the storage spaces,

as this may cause the following

when cabin temperature becomes

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by

heat or cracked if they come

into contact with other stored

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the

lighter may catch fire or the

spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Pull up the lever to open.

Unlock with the mechanical
key

Lock with the mechanical key

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Tray within glove box

The tray can be removed by lifting

the tray and then sliding it out.

Lift the tray to disengage clip

Slide to remove tab from hole



Front (Type A)



Front (Type B)

Press in and release the button.



Rear (Type A)



Rear (Type B)

Pull the armrest down for use.

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may

occur due to an occupant being

struck by the open glove box or

the items stored inside.

Cup holders

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

Rear (Type C)



Rear (Type D)



Front



Rear

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holder

Do not place anything other than

cups or beverage cans in the cup

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be

stored in the cup holders even if

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury. If possible, cover hot

drinks to prevent burns.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed.

Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

Bottle holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle

holders

Do not place anything other than

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Press either button to open the
console box.

■

Console box

When the auxiliary box is slid, the

console box can be accessed.

■

Console box partition

The partition of the console box can

be removed.

The removed partition can be

stowed in the position as shown in

the illustration.



Type A

Push in and release the auxiliary
box.

This box is useful for temporarily
storing the small items.



Type B

Pull the auxiliary box out.

NOTICE

■

Items that should not be

stowed in the bottle holders

Put the cap on before stowing a

bottle. Do not place open bottles

in the bottle holders, or glasses

and paper cups containing liquid.

The contents may spill and

glasses may break.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

Auxiliary boxes

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

Type C (if equipped)

Pull the lid to open.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box

open while driving.

Items may fall out and cause

death or serious injury in case of

an accident or sudden stop.

■

Items unsuitable for storing

(type A)

Do not store items heavier than

0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary

box to open and the items inside

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the gro-

cery bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier

than 6.6 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery

bag hooks.

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5-3. Using the storage features

■

Remove the deck board

Pull up the strap of the deck
board.

■

Adjustable deck board

The position of the deck board
can be changed.

Insertion position:



Stowing position



Low position

Install the support parts:
Install support parts on the deck.
Support parts can be installed in
any position desired.

Remove the support parts:
To remove the support parts,
push the claw and lift it up.

Deck board

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

Middle position



High position

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

deck board

Do not place any object heavier

than 220 lb. (100 kg) on the deck

board.

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5-4. Using the other interior features

5-4.Using the other interior features

The USB charging ports are
used to supply 2.5A (USB Type-
A) or 3.0A (USB Type-C) of
electricity at 5 V to external
devices.
Use the appropriate terminal for
each charging port type.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
ports



In the console box

USB Type-A

USB Type-C



Rear of console box

Open the lid.

USB Type-A

USB Type-C

■

The USB charging ports can be

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging ports may not operate

correctly

●

USB Type-A: If a device which

consumes more than 2.5 A at 5 V

is connected

USB Type-C: If a device which

consumes more than 3.0 A at 5 V

is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging ports

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A portable device can be
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible
portable devices according to
the Wireless Power Consortium,

such as smartphones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used
with portable devices that are
larger than the charging area.
Also, depending on the portable
device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” logo is a trademark of
the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

Charge area

Operation indicator light

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

●

Rear of console box: When the

USB charging ports are not in

use, close the lids. If a foreign

object or liquid enters a port

may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging

ports for a long period of time with

the hybrid system is off.

Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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Using the wireless charger

Turn the power switch to
ACC or ON.

When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.

Place the charging side of
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing the portable device as close to

the center of the charging area as

possible.
When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green)

comes on.

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Recharging function



When charging is complete
and after a fixed time in the
charge suspension state,
charging restarts.



When the portable device is
moved, charging is stopped
for a moment and then it
restarts.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

: Depending on the portable

device, there are cases where the
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator
light flashes

When an error occurs, the opera-
tion indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the fol-
lowing tables.
• Flashing repeatedly once every

second (Orange)

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless
charger power supply
is off

Green
(comes
on)

On Standby (charging
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

Orange
(comes
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

Contact your
Toyota dealer.

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• Repeatedly flashes 3 times con-

tinuously (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times con-

tinuously (Orange)

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The wireless charger can be

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

●

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible

devices. However, not all Qi stan-

dard devices and compatibility are

guaranteed.

●

Starting with mobile phones and

smartphones, it is aimed for low

power electrically supplied porta-

ble devices of no more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where

cover and accessories not able to

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type

of cover and accessory, it may not

be possible to charge. When

charging is not performed even with

the portable device placed on the

charge area, remove the cover and

accessories.

■

Important points of the wire-

less charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done.

When the door is opened and

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless

charging device and portable

device will get warmer, however

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets

warm while charging, charging

may stop due to the protection

function on the portable device

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device

drops significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned

on, while searching for the portable

device a sound will be produced,

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Certification



P.623

Suspected

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is
between the por-
table device and
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance
from between
portable device
and the charge
area.

The portable
device is out of
sync due to the
device being
shifted from the
center of the
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near
the center of the
charge area.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the
wireless charger.

Stop charging at
once and start
charging again
after a while.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device,

for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the main part

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a

possibility of equipment failure

and damage, catch fire, burns due

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic

objects between the charging

area and the portable device

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic

objects, etc., to the charger area

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc.,

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully

charged

●

There is foreign matter between

the charge area and portable

device

●

The temperature of the portable

device gets higher from

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable

device is out of alignment with

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other

facility that generates strong

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in

contact with, or is covered by

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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