instrument cluster TOYOTA HILUX 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 185
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 191
Fog light switch ................... 195
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 202
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 206
Four-wheel drive system..... 211
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................... 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Winter driving tips ............... 234
Trailer towing ...................... 2383-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 250
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 256
Power heater ...................... 263
Rear window defogger
switch ............................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 266
Using the radio ................... 268
Using the CD player ........... 271
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 279
Operating an iPod .............. 288
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 296
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 305
Using the AUX port ............ 309
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 310
3Interior features

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 89
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 103
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 478
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 216
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 97

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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 89
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 103
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 478
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 216
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 97
: If equipped

2When driving
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 199
Headlight cleaner
switch.............................. 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 206
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 211
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 216
Driving assist systems ...... 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 231
Winter driving tips ............. 234
Trailer towing .................... 238

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Non-Optitron type meters
Optitron type meters

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When driving
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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.

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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)

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Center panel (vehicles without multi-information display)
Center panel (vehicles with multi-information display)