2012 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.
Trip information (P. 187)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
Clock (P. 446)

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Switch the display
“INFO.” or “DISP” button
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “INFO.” button or
“DISP” button.
The units may differ depending
on the target region.
“RESET” button

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Display items
Outside temperature display
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speedDisplays the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is
from -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F).
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“RESET” button for longer than 1 second when
the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a
reference.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The function can be reset by pressing the “RESET”
button for longer than 1 second when the average
vehicle speed is displayed.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Elapsed time
Driving range
Compass
P. 454
Display off
A blank screen is displayed.Displays the elapsed time after the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
• When the engine switch is turned on, time is
counted from 0:00. When the time exceeds
19:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“RESET” button for longer than 1 second when
the elapsed time is displayed.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your aver-
age fuel consumption. As a result, the actual dis-
tance that can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Set up display (if equipped)
Selecting the units
Unit for only the fuel consump-
tion rate can be interchanged.
Switch to the average fuel consumption or current fuel con-
sumption display.
Hold down the “INFO.” button until the unit flashes.
Push the “RESET” button to change the unit.
Push the “INFO.” button.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h
[12 mph])
When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
When “--” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data and settings will be reset:
Average fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed
Elapsed time

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
engine switch is in the
“ON” position).
(if equipped)

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Manual headlight leveling dial
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights