2012 TOYOTA HILUX battery

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Get emergency medical attention immedi-
ately.
NOTICE
When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Wireless remote control batter y
: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2016
Replacing the battery
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the module.
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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Use a CR2016 lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The wireless remote control will not function properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
Remove the battery cover and
the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
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CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the key battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 540
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 541
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 547
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 548
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 549
If you have a flat tire ......... 557
If the engine will not
start................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 577
If you lose your keys ......... 578
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 579
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 584
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.............. 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 588
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 590

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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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 162), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor
operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
(P. 587)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 103)
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The battery may be discharged. (P. 579)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 579)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Connect the jumper cables according to the following pro-
cedure:
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