TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Vehicle specifications
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Chassis lubrication
Steering
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III

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Tires and wheels
15 inch tires
16 inch tires
Tire size 255/70R15C 112/110S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
(unloaded)
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
(loaded)
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
Single-cab models 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 250 (2.5, 36)
Extra-cab and
double-cab models200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)250 (2.5, 36)*1, 4
250 (2.5, 36)*2, 3
310 (3.1, 45)*2, 4
Wheel size 15  7JJ, 15  7J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Tire size 205R16C-8PR 110/108S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
(unloaded)
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
(loaded)
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
Single-cab models 240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35) 320 (3.2, 46)
Extra-cab and
double-cab models240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35)320 (3.2, 46)*1, 4
320 (3.2, 46)*2, 3
400 (4.0, 58)*2, 4
Wheel size 16  6J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)17 inch tires
*1: Left-hand drive vehicles
*2: Right-hand drive vehicles
*3: Half loaded
*4: Full loaded
Tire size265/65R17 112S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)DLX grade models with 1KD-FTV engine and
SR grade models with 2KD-FTV engine
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 33 psi)
Other models
200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 29 psi)
Wheel size 17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)

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Light bulbs
A: H4 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Single end bulbs (amber)
F: Single end bulbs (clear)
G: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights 60/55 A
Front fog lights
*51 B
Front position lights 5 C
Front turn signal lights 21 D
Side turn signal lights 5 C
Rear turn signal lights 21 E
Back-up lights 21 F
Rear fog lights
*21 F
License plate lights 5 C
Stop/tail lights 21/5 F
InteriorInterior light 8 G
Personal lights 8 C

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Fuel infor mation
If you plan to drive in foreign countries
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be available, so please check the availability
with your distributor.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel conforming to European stan-
dard EN590.
Except EU area (except Russia):
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less
of sulfur and has a cetane number of 48 or higher.
Except EU area (Russia):
You must only use diesel fuel with a cetane number of 48 or
higher.
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel confirming to GOST
R52368-2005 (Sulfur max 50 ppm).

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NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
Diesel engine (EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under
names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount of
FAME should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehi-
cle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Diesel engine (except EU area [expect Russia]): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester) fuel sold under names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing
a large amount of FAME should not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel
mixed with 5% max biodiesel FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than
5% FAME content (B5) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must
ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source where fuel specifica-
tion and quality can be guaranteed.
In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Diesel engine (except EU area [Russia]): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester)
fuel sold under name such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large
amount of FAME should not be used.
The use of these fuel will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any
doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Notice on diesel fuel quality
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 50 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.

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6-2. Initialization
Items to initialize
*: If equipped
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power windows
*After reconnecting or chang-
ing the batteryP. 9 2
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*After changing engine oil P. 484
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Index
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Abbreviation list ...................... 620
Alphabetical index................... 621
What to do if... ......................... 632

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD4-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ADD Automatic Disconnecting Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicator
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control