TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 44
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ........ 46
Side doors............................. 60
Tailgate ................................. 64
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 68
Rear seats ............................ 73
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts .............................. 79
Steering wheel ...................... 86
Inside rear view mirror .......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors...... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................... 92
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models).............. 95
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ................. 961-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 103
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 108
SRS airbags ....................... 110
Child restraint systems ....... 123
Installing child restraints ..... 135
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch ...... 162
Automatic transmission ...... 166
Manual transmission .......... 170
Turn signal lever................. 173
Parking brake ..................... 174
Horn ................................... 175
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 185
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 191
Fog light switch ................... 195
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 202
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 206
Four-wheel drive system..... 211
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................... 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Winter driving tips ............... 234
Trailer towing ...................... 2383-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 250
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 256
Power heater ...................... 263
Rear window defogger
switch ............................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 266
Using the radio ................... 268
Using the CD player ........... 271
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 279
Operating an iPod .............. 288
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 296
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 305
Using the AUX port ............ 309
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 310
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3-3. Using the “touch screen”
Touch screen ...................... 313
Setup menu ........................ 315
Audio system ...................... 323
Using the radio.................... 327
Using the CD player............ 332
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ............... 333
Listening to an iPod ............ 346
Listening to a USB
memory............................. 355
Using the AUX port ............. 364
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio ................................. 365
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 379
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)............ 382
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone................................ 390
Setting the hands-free
system .............................. 406
Bluetooth
® settings ............. 4233-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 433
• Personal lights ................. 434
• Interior light ...................... 434
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 435
• Glove box ......................... 437
• Console box ..................... 438
• Cup holders...................... 439
• Bottle holders ................... 441
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 442
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 444
Vanity mirror ....................... 445
Clock .................................. 446
Ashtray ............................... 447
Cigarette lighter .................. 448
Power outlet ....................... 449
Seat heaters ....................... 450
Floor mat ............................ 452
Compass ............................ 454
Deck hooks ........................ 460

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 462
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 466
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 474
Hood ................................... 478
Engine compartment........... 480
Tires .................................... 496
Tire inflation pressure ......... 500
Wheels ................................ 502
Air conditioning filter ........... 504
Wireless remote control
battery............................... 506
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 509
Light bulbs .......................... 5255-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 540
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 541
If you think something
is wrong............................ 547
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 548
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 549
If you have a flat tire ........... 557
If the engine will not
start .................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 577
If you lose your keys .......... 578
If the vehicle battery
is discharged .................... 579
If your vehicle overheats .... 584
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ............... 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 588
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 590
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 594
Fuel information .................. 615
6-2. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 617
Abbreviation list................ 620
Alphabetical index ............ 621
What to do if... .................. 632
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Pictorial indexExterior
Single-cab models
Windshield wipers
P. 199
Outside rear view mirrors P. 89Hood P. 478
Front turn signal lights P. 173
Front position lights P. 191
Headlights P. 191
Side turn signal lights P. 173

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: If equipped
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 496
P. 557
P. 500
Fuel filler door P. 97
Rear fog lights P. 195
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate lights
P. 191
Side doors P. 60
Back window P. 96
Rear step bumper
P. 66
Stop/tail lights P. 191
Tailgate P. 64

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Pictorial indexExterior
Extra-cab models
Outside rear view mirrors
Side turn signal lights
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P. 89
P. 173
Front fog lights P. 195
Side turn signal lights P. 173Windshield wipers P. 199
Hood P. 478
Front turn signal lights P. 173
Front position lights P. 191
Headlights P. 191