2012 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior features
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Circling calibration
If the direction display on the
compass flashes, circling calibra-
tion needs to be performed.
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the “INFO.” or
“DISP” button until a number (1
to 15) appears on the clock, and
press the “RESET” button.
“- N -” appears on the direction
display.
Drive the vehicle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until a direction is dis-
played.
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Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the multi-information display.)
The battery has been disconnected.
A door is open.

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CAUTION
While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity.
Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the multi-information dis-
play.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
To ensure normal operation of the compass
Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
During calibration, do not operate electric systems (power windows etc.)
as they may interfere with the calibration.

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Deck hooks
: If equipped
CAUTION
When the deck hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the deck hooks to their stowed positions.
Raise the hooks when
needed.
The deck hooks are provided
for securing loose items.

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 462
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 466
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 474
Hood ................................. 478
Engine compartment......... 480
Tires .................................. 496
Tire inflation pressure ....... 500
Wheels .............................. 502
Air conditioning filter ......... 504
Wireless remote control
battery............................. 506
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 509
Light bulbs ........................ 525

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors and remove (vehicles with short pole type antenna) or
retract (vehicles with pillar type antenna) the antenna before washing the
vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install
the antenna (vehicles with short pole type antenna) and extend the mir-
rors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.