2012 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)The label is placed as shown in the following illustrations.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
The manufacturer’s label is located on
the left pillar.
The manufacturer’s label is located on
the left pillar.
The manufacturer’s label is located
beside the engine compartment.

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).

1Before driving
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 44
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ...... 46
Side doors .......................... 60
Tailgate ............................... 64
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 68
Rear seats .......................... 73
Head restraints ................... 76
Seat belts............................ 79
Steering wheel .................... 86
Inside rear view mirror ........ 87
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 891-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................... 92
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models)............ 95
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ............... 96
1-5. Refueling
Opening
the fuel tank cap ............... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 103
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 108
SRS airbags...................... 110
Child restraint systems ..... 123
Installing
child restraints ................ 135

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Ty p e A
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Ty p e B
Master keys (with wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 46)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 437)
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.
Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, using
the key number plate. (P. 578)
When riding in an aircraft (type B)
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Do not disassemble the keys.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
: If equipped
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 506)

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Certification for wireless remote control
Hereby, Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., declares that this B41TA is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.