TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

171 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
4WD models
*1: With 265/65R17 tires
*2: With 255/70R15C tires
*3: With 205R16C tires
Shift
positionFront drive
control
lever
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
1KD-FTV
engine
2KD-FTV engine
For Russia and
UkraineExcept for
Russia and
Ukraine
1H2, H439 (24)
*1
38 (24)*236 (22)*1
35 (22)*2, 338 (24)*1
37 (23)*2, 3
L4 15 (9) 14 (9)15 (9)*1
14 (9)*2, 3
2H2, H473 (45)
*1
71 (44)*267 (42)*1
65 (40)*2, 370 (43)*1
68 (42)*2, 3
L429 (18)*1
28 (17)*226 (16)*1
25 (16)*2, 327 (16)*1, 2
26 (16)*3
3H2, H4119 (74)
*1
115 (71)*2109 (68)*1
105 (65)*2, 3114 (71)*1
110 (68)*2, 3
L446 (29)*1
45 (28)*242 (26)*1
41 (25)*2, 345 (28)*1
43 (27)*2, 3
4H2, H4170 (106)
*1
165 (103)*2156 (97)*1
151 (94)*2, 3164 (102)*1
158 (98)*2, 3
L467 (42)*1
64 (40)*261 (38)*1
59 (37)*2, 364 (40)*1
62 (39)*2, 3

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Pre Runner
Shift position
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
With 265/65R17 tiresWith 255/70R15C and
205R16C tires
1 38 (24) 37 (23)
2 70 (43) 68 (42)
3 114 (71) 110 (68)
4 164 (102) 158 (98)

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 234)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully pull the parking brake
lever while depressing the
brake pedal.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will come on.
To release the parking
brake, slightly raise the
lever and lower it in com-
pletely while pressing the
button.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will go off.

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When driving
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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 86)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Non-Optitron type meters
Optitron type meters

177 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
P. 178
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

178 2-2. Instrument cluster
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
The units may differ depending
on the target region.
Instrument panel light control (if equipped)
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob.
Darker
Brighter

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 584)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (non-optitron type)
Instrument cluster (optitron type)