2012 TOYOTA HILUX starter

165 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An acci-
dent may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

517 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
FuseAmpereCircuit
8PWR SEAT30 APower seat
9PTC NO.250 APower heater
10H-LP CLN40 AHeadlight cleaners
11FR HTR50 AAir conditioning system, A/C fuse
12ABS NO.230 AABS, TRC and VSC
13ABS NO.140 AABS, TRC and VSC
14ALT100 A
Charging system, PWR SEAT, H-
LP CLN, FR HTR, AM1, IG1, PTC
NO.1, PTC NO.2, PWR OUT,
STOP, TAIL and OBD fuses
15GLOW80 AEngine glow system
16BATT P/I50 AFOG, HORN and EFI fuses
17AM230 AEngine starter, ST, IGN, INJ and
MET
18MAIN40 AH-LP RH, H-LP LH, H-LP RL and
H-LP LL fuses
19H-LP RL15 ARight-hand headlight (Low)
20H-LP LL15 ALeft-hand headlight (Low)
21H-LP RH15 ARight-hand headlight (High) and
right-hand headlight (Low)
22H-LP LH15 ALeft-hand headlight (High) and left-
hand headlight (Low)
23EFI No.210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 162), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor
operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
(P. 587)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 103)
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The battery may be discharged. (P. 579)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 579)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
NOTICE
When restarting the engine
Do not crank the engine before refueling and operating the priming pump.
This may damage the engine and fuel system.
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls:
Refuel your vehicle.
To bleed the fuel system,
operate the priming pump until
you feel more resistance.
Start the engine. (P. 162)
If the engine does not start after the above steps have been per-
formed, wait for 10 seconds and try step 2 and 3 again. If the
engine still does not start, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After starting the engine, depress the accelerator pedal lightly until
the engine runs smoothly.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3