TOYOTA HILUX 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 46
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ........ 48
Side doors............................. 59
Tailgate ................................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 67
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts .............................. 78
Steering wheel ...................... 85
Inside rear view mirror .......... 86
Outside rear view mirrors...... 881-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................... 91
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models) ............. 94
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ................ 95
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 107
SRS airbags ....................... 109
Child restraint systems ....... 122
Installing child restraints ..... 134
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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.............................. 207
Four-wheel drive system .... 212
Rear differential lock
system.............................. 217
Driving assist systems........ 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 232
Winter driving tips............... 235
Trailer towing...................... 239
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 252
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 258
Power heater ...................... 265
Rear window defogger
switch................................ 266
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 268
Using the radio.................... 270
Using the CD player............ 275
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 282
Operating an iPod ............... 290
Operating a USB
memory............................. 300
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 309
Using the AUX port ............. 313
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 3143-3. Using the “touch screen”
Touch screen ..................... 317
Setup menu ........................ 319
Audio system...................... 327
Using the radio ................... 331
Using the CD player ........... 336
Playing an audio CD
and MP3/WMA discs........ 337
Listening to an iPod............ 350
Listening to a USB
memory ............................ 360
Using the AUX port ............ 369
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio ................................ 370
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 384
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 387
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 395
Setting the hands-free
system.............................. 411
Bluetooth
® settings ............ 428
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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 438
• Personal lights .................. 439
• Interior light ....................... 439
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 440
• Glove box ......................... 442
• Console box...................... 443
• Cup holders ...................... 444
• Bottle holders.................... 446
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 447
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 449
Vanity mirror ....................... 450
Clock ................................... 451
Ashtray................................ 452
Cigarette lighter .................. 453
Power outlet ........................ 454
Seat heaters ....................... 455
Floor mat............................. 457
Compass............................. 459
Deck hooks ......................... 4654-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 468
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 472
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 476
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 480
Hood................................... 484
Engine compartment .......... 486
Tires ................................... 503
Tire inflation pressure......... 507
Wheels ............................... 509
Air conditioning filter ........... 511
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 513
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 516
Light bulbs .......................... 532
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 548
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ....................... 549
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 555
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds .................. 557
If you have a flat tire ........... 565
If the engine will not start .... 584
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 585
If you lose your keys ........... 586
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 587
If your vehicle overheats ..... 592
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls................ 595
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 596
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 5986-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 602
Fuel information ................. 623
6-2. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 625
Abbreviation list ............... 628
Alphabetical index ........... 629
What to do if... ................. 639
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Single-cab models
Windshield wipers
P. 199
Outside rear view mirrors P. 88Hood P. 484
Front turn signal lights P. 173
Front position lights P. 191
Headlights P. 191
Side turn signal lights P. 173

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: If equipped
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 503
P. 565
P. 507
Fuel filler door P. 96
Rear fog lights P. 195
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate lights
P. 191
Side doors P. 59
Back window P. 95
Rear step bumper
P. 65
Stop/tail lights P. 191
Tailgate P. 63

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Pictorial indexExterior
Extra-cab models
Outside rear view mirrors
Side turn signal lights
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P. 88
P. 173
Front fog lights P. 195
Side turn signal lights P. 173Windshield wipers P. 199
Hood P. 484
Front turn signal lights P. 173
Front position lights P. 191
Headlights P. 191