2012 TOYOTA HILUX light

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2-1. Driving procedures
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 234)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully pull the parking brake
lever while depressing the
brake pedal.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will come on.
To release the parking
brake, slightly raise the
lever and lower it in com-
pletely while pressing the
button.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will go off.

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Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
The units may differ depending
on the target region.
Instrument panel light control (if equipped)
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob.
Darker
Brighter

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 584)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (non-optitron type)
Instrument cluster (optitron type)

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 173)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 221)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 191)
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 221)
(optitron type
meters)
Tail light indicator
(P. 191)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 211)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 195)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 216)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 196)
(automatic
transmission)
Shift position indicators
(P. 166)Engine preheating
indicator (P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 202)
*1, 2
*1
*1

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 549)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns to yellow (except for Russia and Ukraine) or flashes (for
Russia and Ukraine) to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(4WD models)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1
*1, 3*1*3*1*4

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately
if this occurs.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
engine switch is in the
“ON” position).
(if equipped)