2012 TOYOTA HILUX spare tire location

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
Tire rotation
Vehicles with spare tire of a different wheel type from the
installed tires
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is car-
ried out approximately every
10000 km (6000 miles).
Front

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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Vehicles with spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed
tires
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is car-
ried out approximately every
10000 km (6000 miles).
Front

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 540)
Location of the spare tire
Location of the jack and tools
Single-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
behind the seat.

628 Alphabetical index
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 81
Child restraint system
installation........................... 135
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 467
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 82
How to wear your seat belt ..... 79
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 83
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 83
Reminder light ....................... 553
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 82
Seat heaters ............................. 450
Seats
Adjustment .............................. 68
Adjustment
precautions ........................... 72
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 466
Head restraint ......................... 76
Properly sitting in the seat..... 108
Seat heaters.......................... 450
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 180Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 166
Front drive control lever ........ 211
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 577
Manual transmission ............. 170
Shift lock system ..................... 577
Side airbags ............................. 110
Side doors .................................. 60
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 89
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 534
Wattage ................................ 614
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 500
Storage location .................... 557
Specifications .......................... 594
Speedometer ............................ 176
Steering
Column lock release ............. 164
Fluid ...................................... 611
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 86
Audio switches .............. 310, 379
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 535
Wattage ................................ 614
Storage feature ........................ 435
Storage precautions ................ 232S