TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

531 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Partly remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP2
Bumper
Fender
liner
STEP3

532 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Front turn signal lights
To allow enough working space,
turn the steering wheel to the
opposite side of the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the bolts and clip.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip
STEP1

533 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Partly remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP2
Bumper
Fender
liner
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STEP3

534 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type) (if equipped)
Remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
Front
STEP2
STEP3

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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up lights and rear
fog light
Remove the securing bolts and
remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog light
Remove the light bulb.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog light
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

536 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)License plate lights
Remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

537 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Side turn signal lights (mirror-mounted type) (if equipped)
High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
When installing the rubber cover of the headlight
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
LED light bulbs
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

5When trouble arises
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
5-1. 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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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.