2012 TOYOTA HILUX wheel

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before starting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in D (automatic transmission) or in the
5th gear (manual transmission). (P. 166, 170)

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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 584)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
for automatic transmissions, and 1 or R for manual transmissions.
CAUTION
Follow all the precautions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 239)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long down hill grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................ 250
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 256
Power heater .................... 263
Rear window defogger
switch.............................. 264
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 266
Using the radio.................. 268
Using the CD player.......... 271
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ............................... 279
Operating an iPod ............. 288
Operating a USB
memory........................... 296
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 305
Using the AUX port ........... 309
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 310

3Interior features
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3-3. Using the “touch screen”
Touch screen .................... 313
Setup menu ...................... 315
Audio system .................... 323
Using the radio ................. 327
Using the CD player ......... 332
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ............. 333
Listening to an iPod .......... 346
Listening to a USB
memory........................... 355
Using the AUX port ........... 364
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio ............................... 365
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 379
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).......... 382
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 390
Setting the hands-free
system ............................ 406
Bluetooth
® settings ........... 4233-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 433
• Personal lights ................ 434
• Interior light ..................... 434
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 435
• Glove box ....................... 437
• Console box.................... 438
• Cup holders .................... 439
• Bottle holders.................. 441
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 442
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 444
Vanity mirror ..................... 445
Clock ................................. 446
Ashtray.............................. 447
Cigarette lighter ................ 448
Power outlet ...................... 449
Seat heaters ..................... 450
Floor mat........................... 452
Compass........................... 454
Deck hooks ....................... 460

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
: If equipped
CD player with AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 268
Using the CD playerP. 271
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 279
Operating an iPodP. 288
Operating a USB memoryP. 296
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 305
Using the AUX portP. 309
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 310

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3-2. Using the audio system
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Using the steering wheel audio switches
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode:
Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and
folder
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source