TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................16
How to search ..............................17
Pictorial index ...............................18
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................42
For safety drive ....................44
Seat belts .............................46
SRS airbags.........................51
Safety information for children .........................63
Child restraint systems ........64
Installing child restraints ......75
Exhaust gas precautions .....84
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ...............................85
Alarm ...................................89
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ....................94
Gauges and meters ...........100
Multi-information display ....104 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control .... 115
Side doors ......................... 129
Tailgate ............................. 133
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 136
Rear seats ......................... 139
Head restraints .................. 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 144
Inside rear view mirror....... 145
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 146
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 149
Quarter windows (extra-cab models) .......... 152
Back window (vehicles with sliding
type) ................................ 153
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............156
Cargo and luggage ............170
Trailer towing .....................172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ......183
Automatic transmission......187
Manual transmission ..........191
Turn signal lever ................194
Parking brake.....................195
Horn ...................................196 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Fog light switch ................. 201
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 204
Headlight cleaner switch ... 208
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 214
Rear view monitor system............................. 219
Four-wheel drive system ... 226
Rear differential lock system ..................... 230
Driving assist systems....... 233
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system .................. 238
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 243
4Driving
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Boost ventilator system......250
Manual air conditioning system .............................253
Automatic air conditioning system .............................260
Power heater .....................267
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers.........................268 5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type ............. 270
Using the radio .................. 272
Using the CD player .......... 276
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ...................... 281
Operating an iPod ............. 287
Operating a USB memory................... 295
Optimal use of the audio system ................... 303
Using the AUX port ........... 306
Bluetooth
® audio/phone .... 307
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone .................... 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 316
Making a phone call .......... 319
Using the “SETUP” menu (“Bluetooth
*”
menu) .............................. 324
Using the “SETUP” menu (“TEL” or “PHONE”
menu) .............................. 331
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 338
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 339
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 339
• Interior light ................... 340
5Interior features
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......341
• Glove box ......................343
• Console box ..................343
• Cup holders ...................344
• Bottle holders ................345
• Auxiliary boxes ..............346
Deck hooks ........................347
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirror ...............................348
Clock ..................................349
Ashtray...............................350
Cigarette lighter .................351
Power outlet .......................352
Seat heaters ......................353
Compass............................355
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................361 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 364
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 368
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 371
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 374
Hood.................................. 378
Engine compartment ......... 380
Tires .................................. 397
Tire inflation pressure........ 400
Wheels .............................. 402
Air conditioning filter .......... 404
Wireless remote control battery ................. 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 409
Light bulbs ......................... 423
6Maintenance and care
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........438
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................439 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 441
If you think something is wrong .............................. 446
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 447
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 448
If you have a flat tire .......... 456
If the engine will not start ................................. 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 477
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ... 482
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 486
7When trouble arises
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...........490
Fuel information .................517
8-2. Initialization Items to initialize ................520
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .....................522
Alphabetical index ......................526
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
system Owner’s manual” for information regarding the navigation
system.
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)
For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any liability or guar-
antee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products,
nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage
or performance problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Toyota spare
parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional fo r precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installa tion of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is avail-
able on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection
(Directive 2006/66/EC).
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