TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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551 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
(flashes)
and
VSC OFF and slip indicator lights (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(P. 211)
(flashes)
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
(P. 202)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Timing belt replacement warning light
Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced

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*: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Fuel system warning light
Indicates:
• The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes.
• Malfunction in the fuel system if the light comes on.
DPF system warning light
Indicates:
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: The amount of
accumulated deposit in the DPF catalytic converter has
reached the specified level if the light comes on. Regen-
erate the filter. (P. 555)
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: Malfunction in the
DPF system if the light flashes.
• Vehicles with DPF system switch: Regenerate the filter
with the DPF system switch if the light turns on or
flashes. (P. 226)

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553 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door is not fully
closedCheck that all the
doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 12.0 L
(3.2 gal., 2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
(for driver)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*
Warns the driver to fasten his/
her seat beltFasten the seat belt.

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*: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after
the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(for front
passenger)
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt
Fasten the seat belt.
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (if equipped)
The transmission “Park”
mechanism is not
engaged.Shift front drive control lever
to “H2” or “H4” or “L4”.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine oil
and add more oil if neces-
sary.
(remains on)Engine oil change
reminder light
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil has
been changed (and the oil
maintenance date has
been reset)Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (P. 484)

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555 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
If the DPF system warning light comes on
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended
*:
By driving continuously (for example, at around 60 km/h [37 mph] for
approximately 20 minutes).
By avoiding short trips, or by driving continuously (leaving the engine
running for long periods of time).
The DPF warning light will extinguish when regeneration is complete. How-
ever, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the light does not extinguish
even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
For details of the DPF system. (P. 226)
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.

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CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on (vehi-
cles with VSC system)
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
If the fuel system warning light flashes
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light flashing. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 540)
Location of the spare tire
Location of the jack and tools
Single-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
behind the seat.

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Extra-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
under the lid.
Double-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
under the bottom cushion.

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559 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Taking out the jack and tools
Single-cab models
Unhook the strap and take out
the tool bag.
Take out the jack.
For loosening
For tightening
STEP1
STEP2

560 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Vehicles with rear seat cushions: Remove the rear seat cush-
ions. (P. 7 3 )
Pull the tag and open the lid.
Unhook the strap and take out
the tool bag.
Take out the jack.
For loosening
For tightening
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4