TOYOTA HILUX 2023 Owners Manual

4295-9. Bluetooth® Phone
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Your voice volume that the other party hears from their speaker can
be adjusted.
Press (Send Vol)
Use the “TUNE•SELECT” knob to adjust the volume. (-5 to +5)
To decrease the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob counter-
clockwise.
To increase the volume: Turn the “POWER VOLUME” knob clockwise.
■ When talking on the phone
● Do not talk simultaneously with the other party.
● Keep the volume of the received voice down. Otherwise, voice echo will
increase.
■ Automatic volume adjustment
When vehicle speed is 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 70 km/h (43 mph) or less.
■ Phone call system functions
Depending on the cellular phone, certain functions may not be available.
■ Situations where the system may not recognize your voice
● When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
Adjusting the outgoing volume
Setting call volume
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4305-10. Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio/phone
● In the following situations, the system may not function.
• The portable player does not support Bluetooth®
• The cellular phone is located outside the service area
• The Bluetooth® device is switched off
• The Bluetooth® device has a low battery
• The Bluetooth® device is not connected to the system
• The Bluetooth® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or metal material covers or touches the device
● There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth® audio play.
● Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
● This system is not guaranteed to operate with all Bluetooth® devices.
■ When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 418)
■ About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

4315-10. Bluetooth®
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■ Compatible models
The Bluetooth® audio system supports portable audio players with the follow-
ing specifications
● Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 4.1)
● Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher (Recom-
mended: Ver. 1.3)
This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sound to the audio
system.
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recom-
mended: Ver. 1.6)
This is a profile to allow remote control the A/V equipment.
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on
the type of portable audio player connected.
The hands-free system supports cellular phones with the following speci-
fications.
● Bluetooth® specifications: Ver. 2.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 4.1 +EDR
or higher)
● Profiles:
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.7)
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using a cellular phone. It
has outgoing and incoming call functions.
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2)
This is a profile to transfer phonebook data. When a Bluetooth® compati-
ble cellular phone has both PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended:
Ver. 1.2)
This is a profile to transfer phonebook data.

4325-10. Bluetooth®
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WARNING
■While driving
Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device
to the Bluetooth® system.
■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
● Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
● Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
■ When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone.

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6Interior features
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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................. 434
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 441
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters ..................... 450
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 453
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 454
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 454
• Interior light.................... 454
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 456
• Glove box ...................... 457
• Console box .................. 457
• Cup holders ................... 458
• Bottle holders ................ 459
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 460
Luggage compartment
features............................ 463
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 464
• Sun visors...................... 464
• Vanity mirror .................. 464
• Clock ............................. 465
• Power outlets................. 466
• Grocery bag hooks ........ 468
• Coat hooks .................... 469
• Armrest .......................... 469
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 470

4346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Manual air conditioning system
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Turn clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If (if equipped) is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.
■Changing the air flow mode
Set to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections can also be selected for
more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls

4356-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Move the outside/recirculated air mode lever.
The mode switches between (introduces air from outside the vehi-
cle) and (recycles air inside the vehicle) each time the lever is
moved.
■Defogging the windshield (vehicles with )
Set to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode lever to outside air mode if recircu-
lated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
● To adjust the fan speed, turn .
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn .
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press (vehicles with rear window defogger), (vehicles
with rear window defogger and windshield wiper de-icer) or
(vehicles with rear window defogger, outside rear view mirror defog-
gers and windshield wiper de-icer).
The indicator illuminates on the switch when the defoggers are on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions
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4366-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press or .
The indicator illuminates on the sw itch when the windshield wiper de-
icer is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
■Power heater (if equipped)
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm.
Press the switch to turn the
power heater on/off.
The indicator illuminates on the
switch when the power heater is
on.
If you do not turn the switch to
off, the engine speed may be
increased when the engine is
started.

4376-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
: Some models
■Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air
outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Close the vents.
Side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Close the vents.
Air outlets
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4386-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning (if equipped) on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
● If you turn (if equipped) off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F) (vehicles with
)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
 P. 514