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Toyota Hilux 2012 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Toyota Hilux 2012 Owner's Manual (645 pages)
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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
Lowering the Tailgate
64
Rear Step Bumper (if Equipped)
65
Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)
67
Front Seats
67
Manual Seat (Separated Type)
67
Manual Seat (Bench Type)
68
Power Seat (Driver’s Side Only)
69
After Passengers Have Entered/Exited the Vehicle
70
Getting in the Vehicle
70
Getting out of the Vehicle
70
Moving a Front Passenger’s Seat for Rear Seat Access (Extra-Cab Models Only)
70
Extra-Cab Models
72
Rear Seats
72
Removing the Rear Seat Cushions
72
Double-Cab Models
73
Raising the Bottom Cushion
73
Head Restraints
75
Correct Use of the Seat Belts
78
Seat Belts
78
2-Point Type (if Equipped)
79
Adjusting the Length of the Belt (2-Point Type Seat Belt)
80
Adjusting the Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Height (Front Seats)
80
Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front Seats)
81
Pregnant Women
82
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
Installing Child Restraints Using a Seat Belt (2-Point Type Seat Belt)
135
Installing Child Restraints Using a Seat Belt (3-Point Type Seat Belt)
136
Removing a Child Restraint Installed with a Seat Belt
139
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
Instrument Cluster (Non-Optitron Type)
180
Instrument Cluster (Optitron Type)
180
Center Panel (Vehicles with Multi-Information Display)
181
Center Panel (Vehicles Without Multi-Information Display)
181
Indicators
182
Warning Lights
183
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
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
195
Rear Fog Light Switch
196
Front and Rear Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
197
Fog Lights Can be Used When
198
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
A.D.D. (Automatic Disconnecting Differential) (if Equipped)
214
Shifting between H2 and H4
214
Shifting between H4 and L4 (Automatic Transmission)
214
Shifting between H4 and L4 (Manual Transmission)
215
Rear Differential Lock System
217
Using the Rear Differential Lock System
218
Driving Assist Systems
221
Disabling the TRC/VSC Systems
222
When the VSC/TRC Systems Are Operating
222
Turning off both TRC and VSC Systems
223
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
Manual Air Conditioning System
252
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger Manual Air Conditioning System
252
Adjusting the Settings
253
Defogging the Windshield
253
Air Outlets and Air Flow
254
Adjusting the Position of and Opening and Closing the Air Outlets
255
Automatic Air Conditioning System
258
Adjusting the Settings Manually
259
Using the Automatic Air Conditioning System
259
Power Heater
265
Rear Window Defogger Switch
266
Audio System Types
268
CD Player with AM/FM Radio
268
Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes
255
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 Audio Control Function
310
Adjusting Sound Quality
311
Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
312
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
Selecting, Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Tracks (Audio CD)
338
Selecting, Fast-Forwarding and Reversing Files (MP3/WMA Disc)
339
Selecting a Folder (MP3/WMA Disc)
340
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
4-1. Maintenance and Care
468
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
468
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior
472
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
Driver’s Side Instrument Panel for Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
517
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel for Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
518
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel for Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
519
Fuse Layout and Amperage Ratings
523
Driver’s Side Instrument Panel (Front Side)
526
Driver’s Side Instrument Panel (Rear Side)
529
Passenger’s Side Instrument Panel
530
Front Bulb Locations
532
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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