2012 TOYOTA HILUX air conditioning

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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
FuseAmpereCircuit
10CIG15 ACigarette lighter
11MET7.5 AGauges and meters and DPF sys-
tem
12A/C10 AAir conditioning system
13ST7.5 A
Starting system, gauges and
meters and multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD4-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ADD Automatic Disconnecting Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicator
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 250, 256
ABS ........................................... 220
Air conditioning filter .............. 504
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 504
Air conditioning
system ........................ 250, 256
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 113
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 118
Airbag warning light .............. 551
General airbag
precautions ......................... 118
Locations of airbags .............. 110
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 122
Proper driving
posture........................ 108, 118
Side and curtain
shield airbags operating
conditions ........................... 113
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ............ 118
SRS airbags .......................... 110
Antenna .................................... 270
Anti-lock brake system .......... 220
Ashtray ..................................... 447
Audio input ............................... 309Audio system
Antenna ................................ 270
Audio input ............................ 309
AUX port ............................... 309
CD player .............................. 271
iPod....................................... 288
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 279
Optimal use........................... 305
Portable music player ........... 309
Radio .................................... 268
Steering wheel
audio switch........................ 310
Type ...................................... 266
USB memory ........................ 296
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 504
Automatic
air conditioning system ....... 256
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 213
Automatic light control
system .................................... 193
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission......... 166
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 577
AUX port ........................... 309, 364
Auxiliary box ............................ 442A