2012 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

65 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Lowering the tailgate
Release the brackets on the sup-
port cables from the lugs on both
sides as shown in the illustration.
Ty p e B
Pull the handle and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

66 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Rear step bumper (if equipped)
Ty p e A
The rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-
up loading.
Ty p e B
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Do not get on the rear step bumper.

67 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

68
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat (separated type)
Seat position adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
dial (driver’s side only)
Seatback angle adjustment
lever

69 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Manual seat (bench type)
Seat position adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Seatback angle adjustment
lever

70 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Power seat (driver’s side only)
Seat position adjustment
switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch

71 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Moving a front passenger’s seat for rear seat access (extra-cab
models only)
Getting in the vehicle
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold down the
seatback. The seat will slide for-
ward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position
Getting out of the vehicle
Depress the release pedal and
fold down the seatback. The seat
will slide forward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position
Make sure that no passenger is
seated on the front passenger
seat before depressing the
release pedal.
After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle
Lift up the seatback and slide the seat backward until it locks.

72 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Manual seat: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
Caution while driving
Extra-cab models only: Do not rest your foot on the release pedal behind the
passenger seat.