2012 TOYOTA HILUX park assist

2When driving
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
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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CAUTION
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever
or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-
lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
When braking
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this
case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.

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545 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Using a flatbed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
4WD models: Shift the front drive control lever to H2.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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622 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Back window .............................. 96
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Wattage................................. 614
Battery
Checking ............................... 489
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 579
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 234
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 365
Bluetooth® phone .................... 390
Bottle holders........................... 441
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 174
Brake assist.............................. 220
Break-in tips ............................. 146
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 178Care
Exterior ................................. 462
Interior................................... 466
Seat belts .............................. 467
CD player .......................... 271, 332
Chains....................................... 234
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition............ 123
Baby seats, installation ......... 135
Child seats, definition............ 123
Child seats, installation ......... 135
Installing CRS with seat
belts ............................ 136, 137
Junior seats, definition .......... 123
Junior seats, installation ....... 135
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 118
Battery precautions ....... 489, 582
Child restraint system ........... 123
Child-protectors ...................... 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 83
Installing child restraints ....... 135
Power window lock switch ...... 93
Power window precautions ..... 94
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 508
Seat belt precautions .............. 84
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 451
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