2012 TOYOTA HILUX tow

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575 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
When installing the wheel nuts
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered end facing inward.
(
P. 503)
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle under-
body.
When assembling the jack handle extension
Tighten all the joints securely. Otherwise the extension may come off and it
may damage the paint or vehicle body.

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589 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

595 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Weights
Single-cab models
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Pre Runner
2640 kg (5820 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacityFront
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

596 6-1. Specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Extra-cab models
*1: Models for European countries*3
*2: Models only for Finland*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 40)
Gross
vehicle mass4WD
models
Left-hand drive
vehicles2620 kg (5776 lb.)*1
2705 kg (5964 lb.)*2
Right-hand
drive vehicles3010 kg (6636 lb.)
Pre Runner
2590 kg (5710 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacity
Front
1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear
Left-hand drive
vehicles1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehicles1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

597 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Double-cab models
Gross
vehicle
mass4WD
models
1KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2730 kg (6019 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3080 kg (6790 lb.)
2KD-FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive
vehicles2690 kg (5930 lb.)
Right-
hand drive
vehicles3040 kg (6702 lb.)
Pre Runner
2600 kg (5732 lb.)
Maximum
permissi-
ble axle
capacity
1KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1340 kg (2954 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
2KD-
FTV
engine
Left-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
Right-hand
drive vehiclesFront 1280 kg (2822 lb.)
Rear 1900 kg (4189 lb.)
Drawbar load
100 kg (220 lb.)
Towing
capacityWithout brake
750 kg (1654 lb.)
With brake
2500 kg (5512 lb.)

624 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 540
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 577
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 579
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 549
If the warning light
turns on............................... 549
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
If you lose your keys ............. 578
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 587
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 547
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 541
If your vehicle overheats ....... 584Engine
Compartment ........................ 480
Engine switch........................ 162
Hood ..................................... 478
How to start the
engine................................. 162
Identification number ............ 599
If the engine will not start ...... 576
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 587
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 590
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Overheating .......................... 584
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 606
Checking ............................... 486
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system .... 103
Engine oil
Capacity ........................ 602, 604
Checking ............................... 482
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 234
Engine switch .......................... 162
Engine switch light .................. 433E

629 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
Sun visors ................................ 444
Switch
Engine switch ........................ 162
Fog light switch ..................... 195
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Light switches ....................... 191
Power door lock switch ........... 61
Power window switch .............. 92
Window lock switch ................. 93
Wipers and washer
switch.................................. 199
Tachometer .............................. 176
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage................................. 614
Tailgate ....................................... 64
Telephone switch..................... 382
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ............. 500Tires
Chains................................... 234
Checking ............................... 496
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
Inflation pressure .................. 500
Replacing .............................. 557
Rotating tires......................... 496
Size ....................................... 612
Snow tires ............................. 234
Spare tire .............................. 557
Tools ......................................... 557
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 541
Trailer towing ........................ 238
Traction control ....................... 220
Trailer towing ........................... 238
TRC ........................................... 220
Trip information
display .................................... 185
Trip meter ................................. 176
Turn signal lights
Replacing
light bulbs ........... 532, 534, 535
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage ................................ 614
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