2012 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not hang coat hang-
ers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could
become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy.
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not use seat acces-
sories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they
may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may pre-
vent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause
the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board or steering wheel pad.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver and front passen-
ger airbags deploy.
Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not attach anything
to areas such as a door, windshield
glass, side door glass, front or rear pil-
lar, roof side rail and assist grip.

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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kan-
garoo bar etc.)
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
Installation of electronic devices such as RF-transmitter and CD players

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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Child restraint systems
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(P. 135)
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you
reside, please contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for the child
restraint system installation.
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which
conforms to the regulation ECE No.44.
Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.

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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups
according to the regulation ECE No.44:
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0
+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following 3 types of popular child restraint
systems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained:

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Baby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0
+ of ECE
No.44
Child seat
Equal to Group 0
+ and I of ECE
No.44
Junior seat
Equal to Group II and III of ECE
No.44

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Single-cab models
Front passenger seat
Separate seatBench seat
Outside
Center
With
airbagWithout
airbagWith
airbagWithout
airbag
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never
putL1X
Never
putL1 X
0
+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never
putL1X
Never
putL1 X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months -
4 years)Rear-
facing
— X
Never putRear-
facing
— XRear-
facing
— X
Never putRear-
facing
— X
X
Forward-facing —
L2
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)L3 X
Mass groupsSeating
position

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Key of letters inserted in the above table:
L1: Suitable for “TOYOTA BABY SAFE (up to 13 kg [28 lb.])”
approved for the use in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “TOYOTA DUO
+ (9 to 18 kg [20 to 39 lb.])” approved
for the use in this mass group.
L3: Suitable for “TOYOTA KID (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])” approved
for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint system which is different from the system men-
tioned in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must
be carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer
concerned and the seller of those seats.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Extra-cab models
Front passenger seat
Rear seat
With
airbagWithout
airbag
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never putL1 X
0
+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never putL1 X
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months -
4 years)Rear-facing
— X
Never putRear-facing
— X
X
Forward-facing —
L2
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)L3 X
Mass
groupsSeating
position