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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 185
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 191
Fog light switch ................... 195
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 199
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 202
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 206
Four-wheel drive system..... 211
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................... 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Winter driving tips ............... 234
Trailer towing ...................... 2383-1. 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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 89
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 103
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 478
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 216
Instrument cluster light
control dial
P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 97
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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 89
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 103
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 478
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 216
Instrument cluster light
control dial
P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 97
: If equipped
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 199
Headlight cleaner
switch.............................. 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 206
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 211
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 216
Driving assist systems ...... 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 231
Winter driving tips ............. 234
Trailer towing .................... 238
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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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)
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
Shifting between H2 and H4
Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Move the front drive control lever.
Shifting from H4 to H2
Simply move the front drive control lever.
In both cases, you need not depress the clutch pedal. (manual transmission)
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Move the front drive control lever.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Rear differential lock system
: If equipped
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the rear differential lock
switch to lock the rear differen-
tial.
At this time, the rear differential
lock indicator will blink. Wait a
few seconds for the system to
complete operation. After the
rear differential is locked, the
indicator will stop blinking and
remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
push the switch again.