2012 TOYOTA HILUX door lock

63 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The door may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle
and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened
even if the inside lock button is in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Tailgate
: If equipped
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
Key (vehicles with key hole)
Locks the tailgate
Unlocks the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
Ty p e A
Unlock the latches and open
the tailgate slowly.
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

65 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Lowering the tailgate
Release the brackets on the sup-
port cables from the lugs on both
sides as shown in the illustration.
Ty p e B
Pull the handle and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

66 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Rear step bumper (if equipped)
Ty p e A
The rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-
up loading.
Ty p e B
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Do not get on the rear step bumper.

67 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

85 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
Seat belt damage and wear
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from
operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

147 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. (P. 166)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 170)
Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 174)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 166)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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148 2-1. Driving procedures
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Starting off on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 174)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 170)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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