Toyota Hilux 2012 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and

care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle specifi-

cations

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

Index

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Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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Before driving

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...... 88

1-4. 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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When driving

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..... 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.............................. 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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Interior features

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 .................. 314

3-3. 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 ......................... 465

Maintenance and care

4-1. 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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When trouble arises

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................... 598

Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 602

Fuel information ................. 623

6-2. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 625

Index

Abbreviation list ............... 628

Alphabetical index ........... 629

What to do if... ................. 639

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Pictorial index

P. 199

P. 88

P. 484

P. 173

P. 191

P. 173

Single-cab models

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Hood

Headlights

Side turn signal lights

Outside rear view mirrors

Front turn signal lights

Front position lights

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P. 503

P. 565

P. 507

P. 96

P. 195

P. 173

P. 191

P. 59

Back window

P. 95

P. 65

P. 191

P. 63

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

Side doors

Fuel filler door

Tires

Rotation Replacement Inflation pressure

Rear step bumper

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

Rear fog lights

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P. 88

P. 173

P. 195

P. 173

P. 199

P. 484

P. 173

P. 191

Extra-cab models

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Hood

Headlights

Side turn signal lights

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front turn signal lights



Front fog lights

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Front position lights

P. 96

Back window

P. 95

P. 266

P. 191

P. 63

P. 59

P. 503

P. 565

P. 507

P. 195

P. 173

P. 191

P. 65

Rear window defogger

Stop/tail lights



Tailgate

Side doors

Fuel filler door

Tires

Rotation Replacement Inflation pressure

Rear step bumper

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

Rear fog lights

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P. 195

P. 173

P. 191

P. 88

P. 173

P. 199

P. 484

P. 191

Double-cab models

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Hood

Headlights

Side turn signal lights

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Front turn signal lights



Front fog lights

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Front position lights

P. 96

Back window

P. 95

P. 266

P. 191

P. 63

P. 59

P. 503

P. 565

P. 507

P. 195

P. 173

P. 191

P. 65

Rear window defogger

Stop/tail lights



Tailgate

Side doors

Fuel filler door

Tires

Rotation Replacement Inflation pressure

Rear step bumper

License plate lights

Rear turn signal lights

Rear fog lights

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Pictorial index

P. 444

P. 457

P. 446

P. 109

P. 72

P. 444

P. 443

P. 67

P. 91

P. 78

P. 75

Head restraints

Interior (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Seat belts

Power window switch

SRS front passenger airbag

Cup holder

Bottle holder

Rear seats

Cup holders

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Floor mat

Front seats

SRS side airbags

Console box

P. 86

P. 449

P. 450

P. 109

P. 439

P. 447

Interior light

P. 439

Personal lights

Auxiliary box

SRS curtain shield airbags

Sun visors Vanity mirrors



Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

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Pictorial index

P. 91

P. 446

P. 92

P. 60

Inside lock button

Interior (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Door lock switch

Window lock switch

Power window switches

Bottle holder

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Vehicles with automatic transmission

P. 166

P. 585

P. 447

P. 174

P. 444

P. 212

Front drive control lever

Cup holder

Auxiliary box

Parking brake lever

Shift lever

Shift lock override button

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 447

P. 174

P. 170

P. 212

P. 444

Vehicles with manual transmission

Front drive control lever

Shift lever

Parking brake lever

Interior (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Auxiliary box

Cup holder

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P. 444

P. 191

P. 173

P. 195

P. 176

P. 85

P. 442

P. 199

Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Cup holder

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

Gauge and meters



Tilt steering lock release lever

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Glove box

Windshield wipers and washer switch

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 548

P. 252

P. 561

P. 185

P. 451

P. 268, 327

P. 207

Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Vehicles without automatic air conditioning system

Audio system

Rear view monitor



system

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Multi-information display Clock

Air conditioning system

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Emergency flasher switch

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system

P. 548

P. 266

P. 258

P. 561

P. 185

P. 451

P. 327

P. 207

Audio system

Rear view monitor

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system

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Multi-information display Clock

Rear window defogger



switch

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Air conditioning system

Emergency flasher switch

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 454

P. 222

P. 227

P. 453

P. 452

P. 300, 313, 360, 369

P. 265

P. 455

P. 266

P. 455

Ashtray

Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)

AUX port/USB port

Power outlet

DPF system switch

Seat heater switches

Power heater switch

Cigarette lighter

VSC OFF switch

Seat heater switches

Rear window defogger switch

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SRS driver airbag

P. 109

P. 186

P. 314, 384

P. 175

P. 162

Cruise control switch

P. 202

P. 387

Audio remote control switches

Horn

Telephone switch

“DISP” button

Engine (ignition) switch

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 88

P. 195

P. 102

P. 192

P. 484

P. 201

P. 217

P. 178

P. 96

Rear differential lock switch

Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)

Outside rear view mirror switches

Rear fog light switch

Security indicator

Headlight leveling dial

Instrument cluster light

control dial

Hood lock release lever

Fuel filler door opener

Headlight cleaner switch

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Pictorial index

P. 444

P. 457

P. 446

P. 109

P. 72

P. 444

P. 443

P. 67

P. 91

P. 78

P. 75

Interior (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Head restraints

SRS front passenger airbag

Cup holder

Seat belts

Power window switch

Floor mat

Front seats

SRS side airbags

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Bottle holder

Rear seats

Cup holders

Console box

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Pictorial index

P. 86

P. 449

P. 450

P. 109

P. 439

P. 447

P. 439

Interior (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Interior light

Personal lights Auxiliary box

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

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Sun visors

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P. 91

P. 446

P. 92

Door lock switch

P. 60

Window lock switch

Power window switches

Inside lock button

Bottle holder

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 166

P. 585

P. 447

P. 174

P. 444

P. 212

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Front drive control lever

Shift lever

Interior (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Cup holder

Auxiliary box

Shift lock override button

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Parking brake lever

Vehicles with manual transmission

P. 447

P. 174

P. 170

P. 212

P. 444

Auxiliary box

Front drive control lever

Shift lever

Parking brake lever

Cup holder

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 444

P. 191

P. 173

P. 195

P. 176

P. 85

P. 442

P. 199

Cup holder

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Gauge and meters

Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)

Glove box

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Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

Tilt steering lock release lever

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