2012 TOYOTA HILUX towing

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545 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
4WD models: Shift the front drive control lever to H2.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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STEP2
STEP3
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546 5-1. Essential information
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
Pre Runner: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the
ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (vehicles with manual transmission)
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is
not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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571 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and hook the
holding bracket as shown in the
illustration.
Raise the tire.
After the tire goes half way up,
check that the suspended chain is
able to enter the tire hole, for
proper storage.
Check the tire from the side to
see that the tire is stored horizon-
tally.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
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STEP2
STEP3

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575 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
When installing the wheel nuts
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered end facing inward.
(
P. 503)
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle under-
body.
When assembling the jack handle extension
Tighten all the joints securely. Otherwise the extension may come off and it
may damage the paint or vehicle body.

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589 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

595 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Weights
Single-cab models
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Pre Runner
2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacityFront
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

596 6-1. Specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Extra-cab models
*1: Models for European countries*3
*2: Models only for Finland*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 40)
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2620 kg (5776 lb.)*1
2705 kg (5964 lb.)*2
Right-hand
drive vehicles3010 kg (6636 lb.)
Pre Runner
2590 kg (5710 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacity
Front
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
Left-hand drive
vehicles1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Double-cab models
Gross
vehicle
mass4WD
models
1KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3080 kg (6790 lb.)
2KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2690 kg (5930 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3040 kg (6702 lb.)
Pre Runner
2600 kg (5732 lb.)
Maximum
permissi-
ble axle
capacity
1KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
2KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)