TOYOTA HILUX 2022 Owners Manual

4496-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
QTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
O Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
Q To prevent burns
O Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
O Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
Q To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
O 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 defogging.

4506-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
O Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
O Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
O 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.
O To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

4516-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turns the steering wheel heater
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heater is operating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
QFront seats
Turns on the front left seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
This illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The switch posi-
tion differs for right-hand drive vehicles.
QRear seats (if equipped)
Turns on the rear left seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Turns on the rear right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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2
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4526-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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OThe seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
O When not in use, press the seat heater switch to turn the seat heater off.
The indicator light turns off.

4536-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior lights list
Interior light (if equipped) (P. 454)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 454)
Engine switch light
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
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2
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4

4546-2. Using the interior lights
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Door position
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are closed.
Off
The personal/interior lights can be
individually turned on or off.
On/off
Off
Door position
The interior light comes on when a
door is opened. It turns off when
the doors are closed.
On
Personal/interior light main switch
1
2
Personal/interior lights
Interior light (if equipped)
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2
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4556-2. Using the interior lights
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OIlluminated entry system:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
O If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes:
• Personal/interior light
• Interior light (if equipped)
• Engine switch light
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.

4566-3. Using the storage features
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List of storage features
Bottle holders (if equipped)
( P. 459)
Cup holders (if equipped)
( P. 458)
Auxiliary boxes (if equipped)
( P. 460)
Glove box ( P. 457)
Console box (if equipped)
( P. 457)
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2
3
4
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4576-3. Using the storage features
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Open (push button)
Unlock with the master key or
the mechanical key
Lock with the master key or the
mechanical key
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
WARNING
O 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 contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
O When driving or when the glove box and the console box 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
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2
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Console box (if equipped)

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6-3. Using the storage features
Cup holders
Ty pe AType B (if equipped)
Press in and pull the cup holder.
Type C (if equipped)Type D (if equipped)
Type E (if equipped)
Pull the armrest down.