2012 TOYOTA HILUX service

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 462
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 466
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 470
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 474
Hood ................................... 478
Engine compartment........... 480
Tires .................................... 496
Tire inflation pressure ......... 500
Wheels ................................ 502
Air conditioning filter ........... 504
Wireless remote control
battery............................... 506
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 509
Light bulbs .......................... 5255-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 540
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 541
If you think something
is wrong............................ 547
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 548
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 549
If you have a flat tire ........... 557
If the engine will not
start .................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 577
If you lose your keys .......... 578
If the vehicle battery
is discharged .................... 579
If your vehicle overheats .... 584
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ............... 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 588
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 590
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, before you scrap your vehicle.

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2-5. Driving information
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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Interior features
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When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound
may deteriorate and connecting condition may go down.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When outgoing is controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
When transferring the phonebook data from the cellular phone

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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
This system supports the following service.
Bluetooth
® Specification:
Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profiles:
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5 or
higher)
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using the cellular phone
or head sets. It has an outgoing and incoming call function.
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher
This is a profile to exchange phonebook data. When the Bluetooth
®
phone has PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
This is a profile to transfer phonebook data.
If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth
®
phone. You need to take OPP or PBAP service individually.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are
owned by Bluetooth SIG. and permission
has been granted to use the trademark of
the licensee Panasonic Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names are
owned by various different owners.

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)When the phonebook is empty
You can transfer the phone numbers in your Bluetooth
® phone to
the system.
Operation methods differ between PBAP compatible and PBAP
incompatible Bluetooth
® phones. If your cellular phone does not
support either PBAP or OPP service, you cannot transfer contacts.
Touch “Contacts” on the “Telephone” screen.
If the phonebook is empty, a
message will be displayed.
For PBAP compatible Bluetooth
® phone
Touch “Yes” if you want to transfer new contacts from a cellu-
lar phone.
Touch “No” if you want to cancel transferring the contacts.
For PBAP incompatible and OPP compatible Bluetooth
® phone
Touch “Transfer” if you want to transfer new contacts from a
cellular phone.
Touch “Cancel” if you want to cancel transferring the contacts.
You need to operate your phone to transfer new contacts.
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Inputting tones
When using phone services such as an answering service or a
bank, you can store phone numbers and code numbers in the
phonebook.
Touch “0-9”.
Input the number.
If repeated tone symbols* are
stored in the phone book, “Send”
and “Exit” are displayed on the
right side of the screen.
*: Repeated tone symbols are sym-
bols or numbers displayed as p or
w, that come after the phone
number. (e.g. 056133w0123p#1
)
Confirm the number displayed on the screen, and touch
“Send”.
If you touch “Exit”, this function will end.
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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Managing the contacts
Transferring a phone number
You can transfer the phone numbers in your Bluetooth
 phone to the
system. Operation methods differ between PBAP compatible and
PBAP incompatible Bluetooth
 phones. If your cellular phone does
not support either PBAP or OPP services, you cannot transfer con-
tacts.
Display the “Phonebook settings” screen. (P. 406)
Touch “Manage contacts” on the “Phonebook settings”
screen.
Touch “Transfer contacts”.
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