2012 TOYOTA HILUX lights

198 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with front fog lights or rear fog lights only
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Vehicles with both front and rear fog lights
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights (vehicles with front and rear fog light switch):
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights (vehicles with rear fog light switch [type B]):
The headlights are turned on or both the front position lights and front fog
lights are turned on.
The rear fog lights will turn off if the front position lights and front fog lights
turn off once the headlight switch has been turned to the “AUTO” position.
The rear fog lights will not come on even if the front position lights and front
fog lights turn on again.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be also adjusted.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

200 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Headlight cleaner switch
: If equipped
The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the headlight switch is turned
on.
Windshield washer linked operation
When the windshield washer is operated with the engine switch in the “ON”
position and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once.
(P. 199)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

208 2-4. Using other driving systems
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Rear view monitor camera
Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see images on the screen even when
the system is functioning correctly:
The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at
night.
The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
Water droplets are on the camera lens
or humidity is high, such as when it
rains.
Foreign matter, such as snow and mud,
adheres to the camera lens.
The sun or headlights are shining
directly into the camera lens.
The camera has scratches or dirt on it.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect
* characteristic to
the camera may occur.
*: Smear effectA phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by
the camera, the light source appears to
have a vertical streak above and below
it.

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
CAUTION
When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries:
Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
Do not use the system if the tailgate is open.

243 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Tire information
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 612)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will
add to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load
exerted on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 239)
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle
if the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust
the extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that
they always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.

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When driving
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Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before starting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.