2012 TOYOTA HILUX transmission

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Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of
the area behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is displayed
in reverse on the screen. This reversed image is a similar image to
the one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is
in the R position.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
Vehicles with manual trans-
mission
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen returns to the
previous one.

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When driving
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A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
Shifting between H2 and H4
Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Move the front drive control lever.
Shifting from H4 to H2
Simply move the front drive control lever.
In both cases, you need not depress the clutch pedal. (manual transmission)
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Move the front drive control lever.
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Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch
pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
Shifting from L4 to H4
Depress the clutch pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
Four-wheel drive usage frequency (vehicles with A.D.D.)
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
Shifting between H2 and H4
If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
If the four-wheel drive indicator does not go off when you shift from H4 to
H2, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
Shifting to L4 (Vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
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STEP2
STEP3
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CAUTION
While driving
Never shift the front drive control lever from H2 to H4 if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
Securely shift the front drive control lever to H4 or L4. Otherwise, the
transfer may disengage both the front and rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allow the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. If this
happens, the vehicle may be free to roll even if the automatic transmission
is in P.

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Using the rear differential lock system
Automatic transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, try shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is
not sufficient, use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
Manual transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, try shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is
not sufficient, use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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STEP2
STEP3
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Vehicles with the DPF system switch
If the DPF system warning light and the indicator light on DPF system
switch turn on or flash, follow the procedure below to regenerate.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (manual transmission). Release the
clutch pedal.
Do not stop the engine.
Also, make sure that there are no flammable materials near the
exhaust pipe. (P. 229)
Press the switch.
The DPF system warning light
and the indicator light on the
switch will change from solid or
rapid flashing to slow flashing,
and the idling engine speed will
increase.
Regeneration will take around 20
- 30
* minutes to complete.
When the DPF system warning
light goes out, the idling engine
speed will have finished returning
to normal.
*: Differs in accordance with the
outside temperature.
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Regeneration with the DPF system switch (if equipped)
After pressing the DPF system switch, do not depress the accelerator
pedal or the clutch pedal (manual transmission). Depressing the pedal(s)
will stop regeneration. If regeneration has been stopped, restart regener-
ation as soon as possible.
If regeneration is carried out while the exhaust pipe is hot (for example
directly after driving), it will take less time than when the engine is cold.
Replacing the engine oil
Make sure to use an oil of the recommended grade or of matching quality.
(P. 602)
DPF system warning
Under the following driving conditions, the DPF system warning light may
come on earlier than normal.
*
When only driving at low speeds (for example 20 km/h [12 mph] or
below).
If the engine is turned on and off frequently (if the engine is not left run-
ning for more than 10 minutes at a time).
*: Differs in accordance with weather, driving conditions, etc.

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Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.