Toyota Sienna Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english

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(Customizable features:



P.549)

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Main control screen

Adjust the left side seat tem-
perature setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Select the air flow mode

: 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 operates

Adjust the right side seat
temperature setting

Display the option control
screen. (



P.353)

“AUTO” switch (automatic
mode)

Set automatic mode on/off
(



P.353)

“OFF” switch

Turn the fan off

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the

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.

■

To prevent burns

●

Vehicles with outside rear view

mirror defoggers: Do not touch

the outside rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very

hot and burn you.

●

Vehicles with windshield wiper

deicer: 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 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 condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Front air conditioning
control screen

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system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

“SYNC” switch (



P.355)

Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode: If
the indicator on the “SYNC” switch
is off, the temperature for the driver,
front passenger and rear seats can
be adjusted separately.
Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode: The
temperature for the driver, front
passenger, left-hand side rear
seats and right-hand side rear
seats can be adjusted separately.

Set eco air conditioning
mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed,
etc.

■

Option control screen

Select “Options” to display the
option control screen.

The functions can be switched on
and off.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.

“SYNC” switch (



P.355)

Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode: If
the indicator on the “SYNC” switch
is off, the temperature for the driver,
passenger and rear seats can be

adjusted separately.
Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode: The
temperature for the driver, front
passenger, left-hand side rear
seats and right-hand side rear
seats can be adjusted separately.

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

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

Set eco air conditioning
mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed,
etc.

Press the “AUTO” switch on
the air conditioning operation
panel or select the “AUTO”
switch on the control screen.

The dehumidification function

begins to operate. Air outlets and

fan speed are automatically

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch on the air
conditioning operation panel
or select the “OFF” switch on
the control screen.

If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode

Using automatic mode

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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,

illumi-

nates.

■

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 condition-

ing operation panel and switch
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
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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The air conditioning system can
be switched between the indi-
vidual and synchronous modes.
The mode switches each time
the “SYNC” switch is operated
on the air conditioning operation
panel or the “SYNC” is selected
on the control screen.



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode



In the individual mode, the
temperature for the driver,
front passenger, and rear
seats can be adjusted sepa-
rately.



In the synchronous mode, the
driver’s side temperature con-
trol switch can be used to
adjust the temperature for the
driver, front passenger, and
rear seats.

• To adjust the temperature for the

front passenger seat separately
from other seats: operate the
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture control switch. (The “SYNC”
of “PASSSYNC” display disap-
pears)

• To adjust the temperature for the

rear seats separately from the
front seats: when the synchro-
nous mode is on, operate the
“REAR” switch. Then, operate the
driver’s side or front passenger’s
side temperature control switch
upwards to increase the rear
seats temperature and down-

wards to decrease the rear seats
temperature. (The “SYNC” of
“REAR SYNC” display on the
front air conditioning operation
panel and “SYNC” display on the
rear air conditioning operation
panel disappear)



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode



In the individual mode, the
temperature for the driver,
front passenger, left-hand
side rear seats, and right-
hand side rear seats can be
adjusted separately by the
corresponding temperature
control switch on the front and
rear air conditioning operation
panels.



In the synchronous mode, the
driver’s side temperature con-
trol switch can be used to
adjust the temperature for the
driver, front passenger, left-
hand side rear seats, and
right-hand side rear seats.

• To adjust the temperature for the

front passenger seat separately
from other seats: operate the
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture control switch. (The “SYNC”
of “PASSSYNC” display disap-
pears)

• To adjust the temperature for the

rear seats separately from the
front seats: when the synchro-
nous mode is on, operate the
“REAR” switch. Then, operate the
driver’s side temperature control
switch upwards to increase the
rear seats temperature and
downwards to decrease the rear

Switching between the
individual and synchro-
nous modes

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seats temperature. (The “SYNC”
of “REAR SYNC” display on the
front air conditioning operation
panel disappears)
To adjust the temperature for the
right-hand side rear seats sepa-
rately from the left-hand side rear
seats, operate the passenger’s
side temperature control switch.
(The “SYNC” of “RIGHT SYNC”
display on the rear air condition-
ing operation panel disappears)

• To adjust the temperature for the

driver’s seat and passenger’s
seat separately from the rear
seats: when the synchronous
mode is on, operate the passen-
ger’s side temperature control
switch to adjust the front passen-
ger’s seat temperature. Then
operate the “REAR” switch, and
operate the driver’s side tempera-
ture control switch to adjust the
rear seats temperature. (The
“SYNC” of “REAR SYNC” display
and the “SYNC” of “PASSSYNC”
display on the front air condition-
ing operation panel disappear)
To adjust the temperature for the
driver’s seat, operate the “REAR”
switch again and operate driver’s
side temperature switch.

Operate the “REAR” switch.

The modes between the rear air
conditioning system and the front
air conditioning system switches
each time the “REAR” switch is
operated.
The air conditioning system

switches between individual and
synchronous modes each time the
“SYNC” switch is operated.
(



P.355)

If the system is left untouched for
approximately 6 seconds after
changing to the rear air condition-
ing system, the control mode in the
front control panel returns to the
front.



Adjusting the temperature
setting



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

Operate the driver’s or passen-
ger’s side temperature control
switch upwards to increase the
temperature and operate the
switch downwards to decrease
the temperature.



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode

Operate the passenger’s side
temperature control switch to
adjust the right-hand rear seats
temperature, and operate the
driver’s side temperature control
switch to adjust the left-hand
side rear seats temperature.
Operate the temperature con-
trol switch upwards to increase
the temperature and operate the
switch downwards to decrease
the temperature.



Fan speed setting

Operate the fan speed control
switch upwards to increase the fan
speed and downwards to decrease
the fan speed.
Touch the “OFF” switch to turn the
fan off.

Changing the rear seat
settings (if equipped)

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

Change the airflow mode

Operate the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes each
time the switch is operated.
(



P.359)



Using automatic mode

Press the “AUTO” switch. (



P.359)

■

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 center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,

up or down



Front side outlets

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

Open the vent

Close the vent

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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.

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“AUTO” switch (automatic mode)

“OFF” switch

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch (if equipped)

Fan speed control switch

Airflow mode control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

In the individual mode, operate
the temperature control switch
upwards to increase the rear
seats temperature and down-
wards to decrease the rear
seats temperature.
To change to the synchronous
mode from the individual mode,
press the “OFF” switch and then
press the “AUTO” switch.



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode

To adjust the temperature for
the left-hand side rear seats and
right-hand side rear seats
together, operate the rear left-
hand side temperature control
switch upwards to increase the
temperature and downwards to
decrease the temperature.
To adjust the temperature for
the right-hand side rear seats
separately from the left-hand
side rear seats, operate the
right-hand side temperature
control switch. Then, operate

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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the left-hand side temperature
control switch to adjust the left-
hand rear seats. (The “SYNC” of
“RIGHT SYNC” display on the
rear air conditioning operation
panel disappears)
To change to the synchronous
mode from the individual mode,
press the “OFF” switch and then
press the “AUTO” switch.

■

Adjusting the fan speed set-
ting

Operate the fan speed control
switch upwards to increase the
fan speed and downwards 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.

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.
(“AUTO” appears on the dis-
play)

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.

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

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.

MODE

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the rear air condi-

tioning system on longer than

necessary when the hybrid sys-

tem is off.

Using the automatic mode

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■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting. Therefore, the fan may stop

for a while until warm or cool air is

ready to flow immediately after the

“AUTO” switch is pressed.



P.356

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets (side ceiling)

Direct air flow to up or down.

Direct air flow to the left or
right and turns the knob to
open or close the vent

To close the vent, move the knob
rearward.

Changing the rear seat
settings from the front
control panel

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2

segments lit)



Lo (1 segment

Heated steering

wheel

/seat heat-

ers

/seat ventilators



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by
sucking 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.)

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.

Heated steering wheel

Operating the seat heat-
ers

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lit)



Off

The level indicator lights up during
operation.



Front



Rear (second outboard seats)
(if equipped)

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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 lights up during
operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,

the fan speed of the seat ventilator

may increase according to the fan

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more

than necessary.

Operating the seat venti-
lators (front seats)

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5-2.Using the interior lights

Power switch illumination (



P.234)

Front interior lights/personal lights

(



P.364)

Shift lever light (if equipped)

Open tray light

(if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

(if equipped)

Console tray light

Second row personal lights (Type A)

(



P.364)

Second row personal lights (Type B)

(if equipped) (



P.364)

Third row interior light

(



P.364)

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

:These lights turn on when a door is opened. When the shift lever is in a

position other than P, these lights turn off.

:When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these

lights will reduce intensity.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

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Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions

Turns the lights on

Turns the lights off

■

Front

Turns the lights on/off

■

Second row

Turns the lights on/off when the
personal/interior light main
switch is in the “DOOR” position.

When a door is opened while the
personal/interior light main switch is
in the “DOOR” position, the lights
turn on.

When the personal/interior light
main switch is in the off position,
the second row personal lights will
not turn on even if the switch is on.
When the personal/interior light
main switch is in the on position,
the second row personal lights will
turn on even if the switch is off.



Type A



Type B (if equipped)

Turns the door position on

The rear interior light turns on/off

Operating the per-
sonal/interior light main
switch

Operating the personal
lights

Third row interior light

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together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.

Turns the light on

■

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 opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery

from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the power switch is turned to OFF,

the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate) or in the event of a strong

rear impact, the interior lights will

turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off

manually. However, in order to help

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on

automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before

the lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.549)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

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5-3.Using the storage features

Conversation mirror (



Open tray (

Glove box (

Door pockets (

Bottle holders (



P.369)

Auxiliary storage (7-passenger models)

Cup holders (



P.368)

Console box (



P.367)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

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Unlock with the mechanical
key

Lock with the mechanical key

Open (pull up the lever)

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when

the tail lights are on.

Press the button to open the
console box.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when

the tail lights are on.

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the vehicle

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.

■

When storage compartments

are not in use

When driving or when the storage

compartments are not in use,

keep it closed.
In the event of sudden braking or
sudden swerving, an accident
may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.

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.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

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