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Toyota Hilux 2012 Owner's Manual

Toyota Hilux 2012 Owner's Manual (645 pages)

Brand: Toyota | Category: Automobile | Size: 36.02 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Table of Contents
2
Before Driving
2
Exterior
8
Pictorial Index
8
Interior (Left-Hand Drive Vehicles)
14
Instrument Panel (Left-Hand Drive Vehicles)
19
Vehicles with Automatic Air Conditioning System
21
Interior (Right-Hand Drive Vehicles)
25
Vehicles Without Automatic Air Conditioning System
31
Main Owner’s Manual
36
Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Toyota
36
For Your Information
36
Installation of an RF-Transmitter System
37
Scrapping of Your Toyota
38
Vehicle Data Recordings
38
Checking Your Vehicle’s Model
41
Cautions & Notices
43
Safety Symbol
43
Symbols Used in Illustrations
43
Symbols Used Throughout this Manual
43
1 Before Driving

45
1-1. Key Information

45
- Key Information
  46
- Keys
  46
- Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors
  48
- Wireless Remote Control
  48
- Side Doors
  59
  - Locking the Front Doors from the Outside Without a Key
    61
  - Rear Door Child-Protector Lock (Double-Cab Models Only)
    61
- Tailgate
  63
- Front Seats
  67
- Rear Seats
  72
- Head Restraints
  75
- Correct Use of the Seat Belts
  78
- Seat Belts
  78
- Steering Wheel
  85
- Adjusting the Height of Rear View Mirror
  86
- Inside Rear View Mirror
  86
- Manual Adjustable Type
  88
- Outside Rear View Mirrors
  88
  - Power Adjustable Type
    88
  - Auto Folding Type
    89
  - Folding the Mirrors
    89
  - Manual Folding Type
    89
  - Opening and Closing the Windows
    91
- Power Windows
  91
  - Window Lock Switch
    92
  - Closing the Quarter Windows
    94
- Quarter Windows (Extra-Cab Models)
  94
- Back Window (Vehicles with Sliding Type)
  95
- Closing the Back Window
  95
- Opening the Fuel Tank Cap
  96
1-5. Refueling

96
- Closing the Fuel Tank Cap
  98
- Engine Immobilizer System
  102
1-6. Theft Deterrent System

102
- Correct Driving Posture
  107
1-7. Safety Information

107
- SRS Airbags
  109
- SRS Airbag System Components
  110
- Child Restraint Systems
  122
  - Points to Remember
    122
  - Types of Child Restraints
    123
  - Baby Seat
    124
  - Child Seat
    124
  - Junior Seat
    124
  - Child Restraint System Suitability for Various Seating Positions
    125
  - Single-Cab Models
    125
- Installing Child Restraints
  134
- 2 When Driving
  
  145
2-1. Driving Procedures

145
- Driving the Vehicle
  146
  - Stopping
    147
  - Parking the Vehicle
    147
  - Starting off on a Steep Uphill
    148
  - Idling Time before Stopping the Engine
    150
  - Operating Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
    150
  - Driving Procedures
    162
- Engine (Ignition) Switch
  162
  - Starting the Engine
    162
  - Changing the Engine Switch Positions
    163
- Automatic Transmission
  166
  - Shifting the Shift Lever
    166
  - Shift Position Purpose
    167
  - Downshift Restriction
    168
- Manual Transmission
  170
  - Maximum Downshifting Speeds
    171
  - Pre Runner
    172
- Turn Signal Lever
  173
- Parking Brake
  174
- Horn
  175
- Gauges and Meters
  176
  - Non-Optitron Type Meters
    176
  - Optitron Type Meters
    176
2-2. Instrument Cluster

176
- Changing the Display
  178
- Instrument Panel Light Control (if Equipped)
  178
- Indicators and Warning Lights
  180
- Multi-Information Display
  185
  - Switch the Display
    186
  - Display Items
    187
  - Set up Display (if Equipped)
    189
- Headlight Switch
  191
  - Operating the Lights and Wipers
    191
  - Manual Headlight Leveling Dial
    192
  - Turning on the High Beam Headlights
    192
  - Guide to Dial Settings
    193
- Fog Light Switch
  195
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  199
- Headlight Cleaner Switch
  201
- Cruise Control
  202
- Setting the Vehicle Speed
  202
2-4. Using Other Driving Systems

202
- Adjusting the Set Speed
  203
- Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control
  204
- Rear View Monitor System
  207
  - Displayed Area
    208
  - Rear View Monitor Camera
    209
  - Smear Effect
    209
  - Flicker Effect
    210
- Four-Wheel Drive System
  212
- Rear Differential Lock System
  217
- Using the Rear Differential Lock System
  218
- Driving Assist Systems
  221
- DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) System
  227
  - DPF System Failure Warning
    227
  - Vehicles with the DPF System Switch
    228
- Cargo and Luggage
  232
2-5. Driving Information

232
- Winter Driving Tips
  235
  - Selecting Tire Chains
    237
  - Regulations on the Use of Tire Chains
    237
- Trailer Towing
  239
  - Important Points Regarding Trailer Loads
    240
  - Information Tag (Manufacturer’s Label)
    241
  - Installation Positions for the Towing Hitch/Bracket and Hitch Ball
    242
  - Vehicles with Step Bumper
    243
  - Maintenance
    245
  - Guidance
    246
- 3 Interior Features
  
  251
3-2. Using the Audio System

268
- Using the Radio
  270
  - Setting Station Presets
    270
  - Using the Station List
    271
  - Updating the Station List
    271
  - Selecting a Station from the Station List
    271
  - RDS (Radio Data System)
    272
  - Listening to Stations of the same Network
    272
  - Traffic Information
    273
  - EON (Enhanced Other Network) System (for Traffic Announcement Function)
    274
  - Reception Sensitivity
    274
  - Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Radio
    274
- Using the CD Player
  275
  - Loading a CD
    276
  - Ejecting a CD
    276
  - Selecting a Track
    276
  - Selecting a Track from a Track List
    276
  - Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Tracks
    277
  - Random Playback
    277
  - Repeat Play
    277
  - Switching the Display
    277
- Playing MP3 and WMA Discs
  282
  - Selecting a Folder
    283
  - Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Files
    283
  - Selecting Files
    283
- Operating an Ipod
  290
  - Connecting an Ipod
    290
  - Control Panel
    291
  - Selecting a Play Mode
    292
  - Play Mode List
    293
  - Selecting a List
    293
  - Selecting Songs
    294
  - Selecting a Song from the Song List
    294
  - Playing Songs
    294
  - Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding Songs
    294
  - Shuffle Playback
    295
  - Adjusting Sound Quality and Volume Balance
    295
- Operating a USB Memory
  300
- Connecting a USB Memory
  300
- Optimal Use of the Audio System
  309
- Using the aux Port
  313
- Using the Steering Wheel Audio Switches
  314
  - Turning the Power on
    315
  - Changing the Audio Source
    315
  - Adjusting the Volume
    315
  - Silencing a Sound
    315
  - Selecting a Radio Station
    316
  - Selecting a Track/File or Song
    316
- 3-3. Using the "Touch Screen
  317
- Touch Screen
  317
- Setup Menu
  319
  - General Settings
    320
  - Delete Personal Data
    321
  - Selecting a Language
    321
  - Display Settings
    322
  - Adjusting the Screen Contrast/Brightness
    323
  - Changing between Day Mode and Night Mode
    323
  - Adjust Sound Settings
    324
  - Audio Settings
    324
  - Radio Settings
    326
- Audio System
  327
  - Switching the Audio Source
    328
  - List Screen Operation
    329
  - Using Cellular Phones
    329
  - Audio Control Screen
    331
- Using the Radio
  331
  - Selecting a Station
    332
  - Selecting a Station from the FM Station List
    332
  - Using the FM Station List
    332
  - FM Traffic Announcement
    334
  - Ejecting a Disc
    336
  - Loading a Disc
    336
- Using the CD Player
  336
- Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs
  337
- Listening to an Ipod
  350
  - Playing an Ipod
    352
  - Selecting a Song from the List
    353
  - Selecting One Song at a Time
    353
  - Selecting, Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Songs
    353
  - Shuffle Play
    354
  - About Ipod
    355
  - Ipod Cover Art
    355
  - Ipod Functions
    356
  - Ipod Problems
    356
- Listening to a USB Memory
  360
- Selecting, Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Files
  362
- Using the aux Port
  369
  - Listening to Bluetooth Audio
    370
  - Status Display
    372
  - Registering a Bluetooth Audio Player
    373
  - Selecting the Bluetooth Audio Player
    375
  - Connecting the Bluetooth Audio Player
    376
  - Playing Bluetooth Audio
    377
  - Selecting a Track from the List
    378
  - Selecting an Album
    379
- Using the Steering Wheel Audio Switches
  384
- Turning on the Power
  385
- Hands-Free System (for Cellular Phone)
  387
  - Telephone Switch
    387
  - Microphone
    388
- Using the Bluetooth ® Phone
  395
  - Registering a Bluetooth Phone
    396
  - Selecting the Bluetooth Phone
    397
  - Automatic
    398
  - Connecting a Bluetooth Phone
    398
  - Manual
    399
  - Dialing
    400
  - Making a Call
    400
  - Dialing from the Phonebook
    401
  - For PBAP Compatible Bluetooth Phone
    402
  - When the Phonebook Is Empty
    402
  - Calling Using Speed Dial
    403
  - Dialing from History
    404
  - Call History List
    405
  - Calling by Using the Latest Call History Item
    405
  - International Calls
    405
  - Receiving a Call
    406
  - Speaking on the Phone
    407
  - Inputting Tones
    408
  - Call Waiting Operation
    410
  - Transferring Calls
    410
- Setting the Hands-Free System
  411
  - Setting the Sound
    412
  - Setting the Volume
    412
  - Setting the Ring Tone
    413
  - Phonebook Settings
    414
  - Managing the Contacts
    415
  - For PBAP Compatible Bluetooth Phones
    416
  - For PBAP Incompatible Bluetooth Phones
    416
  - Deleting the Phonebook Data
    417
  - Deleting the Call History
    426
  - Deleting Call History in a Different Way
    427
- Bluetooth ® Settings
  428
  - Registered Devices Settings
    429
  - Registering a Bluetooth Device
    429
  - Removing a Bluetooth Device
    431
  - Displaying a Bluetooth Device Details
    432
  - Changing Connection Method
    433
  - Detailed Bluetooth Settings
    435
  - Selecting the Audio Player
    435
  - Editing the Passcode
    437
  - Interior Lights List
    438
3-4. Using the Interior Lights

438
- Interior Light
  439
- Personal Lights (if Equipped)
  439
- List of Storage Features
  440
3-5. Using the Storage Features

440
- Glove Box
  442
- Console Box (if Equipped)
  443
- Cup Holders
  444
- Bottle Holders
  446
- Auxiliary Boxes
  447
- Sun Visors
  449
3-6. Other Interior Features

449
- Vanity Mirror
  450
- Clock
  451
  - Vehicles Without Multi-Information Display
    451
  - Vehicles with Multi-Information Display
    451
- Ashtray
  452
- Cigarette Lighter
  453
- Power Outlet
  454
- Seat Heaters
  455
- Floor Mat
  457
- Compass
  459
  - Operation
    459
  - Displays and Directions
    459
  - Calibrating the Compass
    460
  - Deviation Calibration
    461
  - Circling Calibration
    462
- Deck Hooks
  465
- 4 Maintenance and Care
  
  467
Maintenance Requirements

476
- 4-2. Maintenance
  476
- Scheduled Maintenance
  476
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
  480
- Hood
  484
- Engine Compartment
  486
  - Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
    486
  - Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
    487
  - Checking the Engine Oil
    488
  - Engine Oil
    488
  - Adding Engine Oil
    490
  - Engine Coolant
    493
  - Radiator, Condenser and Intercooler
    495
  - Battery
    496
  - Battery Exterior
    496
  - Caution Symbols
    496
  - Adding Distilled Water
    497
  - Checking Battery Fluid
    497
  - Vehicles with Washer Fluid Level Gauge
    500
  - Vehicles Without Washer Fluid Level Gauge
    500
  - Washer Fluid
    500
  - Using the Gauge (if Equipped)
    501
  - Fuel Filter
    502
  - Checking Tires
    503
  - Tire Rotation
    503
- Tires
  503
- Tire Inflation Pressure
  507
  - Aluminum Wheel Precautions
    509
  - Wheel Selection
    509
- Wheels
  509
- Air Conditioning Filter
  511
  - Removal Method
    511
  - Replacing the Battery
    513
- Wireless Remote Control Battery
  513
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
  516
- Light Bulbs
  532
  - Headlight
    533
  - Rear Bulb Locations
    533
  - Replacing Light Bulbs
    533
  - Front Fog Lights (if Equipped)
    535
  - Front Position Lights
    537
  - Front Turn Signal Lights
    539
  - Side Turn Signal Lights (Fender-Mounted Type) (if Equipped)
    541
  - Stop/Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signal Lights, Back-Up Lights and Rear Fog Light
    542
  - License Plate Lights
    543
  - Condensation Build-Up on the Inside of the Lens
    544
  - LED Light Bulbs
    544
  - Replacing the Following Bulbs
    544
  - When Installing the Rubber Cover of the Headlight
    544
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance

476
- 5 When Trouble Arises
  
  547
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
  547
5-1. Essential Information

548
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
  549
  - Before Towing
    549
  - Emergency Towing
    550
  - Towing with a Sling-Type Truck
    551
  - Towing with a Wheel-Lift Type Truck
    552
  - From the Front
    552
  - From the Rear (Pre Runner)
    552
  - From the Rear (4WD Models)
    552
  - Using a Flatbed Truck
    553
  - Before Emergency Towing
    553
- If You Think Something Is Wrong
  555
  - Visible Symptoms
    555
  - Audible Symptoms
    555
  - Operational Symptoms
    555
- Fuel Pump Shut off System
  556
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
  557
- Emergency Flashers
  548
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
  - Taking out the Jack and Tools
    567
  - Taking out the Spare Tire
    570
  - Replacing a Flat Tire
    572
  - Installing the Spare Tire
    576
  - Stowing the Flat Tire, Jack and All Tools
    579
- 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
- 2KD-FTV Engine
  588
- If Your Vehicle Overheats
  590
- 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
- 6 Vehicle Specifications
  
  601
  - Dimensions
    602
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)

602
- Weights
  603
- Vehicle Identification
  606
- Engine Number
  607
- 1KD-FTV Engine
  608
- Engine
  608
- Fuel
  609
- Engine Oil Selection
  610
- Lubrication System (Except for Russia and Ukraine)
  610
- Recommended Viscosity (SAE)
  611
- Lubrication System (for Russia and Ukraine)
  612
- Cooling System
  614
- Electrical System
  615
- Transfer
  616
- Differential
  617
- Brakes
  618
- Clutch
  618
- Chassis Lubrication
  619
- Steering
  619
- 15 Inch Tires
  620
- 16 Inch Tires
  620
- Tires and Wheels
  620
- 17 Inch Tires
  621
- Fuel Information
  623
- Items to Initialize
  625
6-2. Initialization

625
- Index
  627
- Abbreviation List
  628
- Abbreviation/Acronym List
  628
- Alphabetical Index
  629
  - What to Do If...
    639
  - Center Panel
    641
  - Gas Station Information
    644

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