2012 TOYOTA HILUX lights

183 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 549)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns to yellow (except for Russia and Ukraine) or flashes (for
Russia and Ukraine) to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(4WD models)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1
*1, 3*1*3*1*4

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
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)

192 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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

193 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage
load conditionsDial position
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-
hand drive
vehicles
OccupantsLuggage
loadSingle-cab
modelsExtra-cab
modelsDouble-cab
models
Driver None 0 0 0 0
DriverFull
luggage
loading343.55
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started. The daytime running light sys-
tem is not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

194 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Front fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on

196 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Rear fog light switch
Ty p e A
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Ty p e B
Turns the rear fog light on/off

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on