2012 TOYOTA HILUX traction control

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive
2006/66/EC).

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction
than two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
Brake assist (if equipped)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
TRC (Traction Control) (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped)
Helps traction when one rear wheel begins to spin by automatically
transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel

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When trouble arises
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
(flashes)
and
VSC OFF and slip indicator lights (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(P. 211)
(flashes)
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
(P. 202)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Timing belt replacement warning light
Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD4-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ADD Automatic Disconnecting Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicator
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 588
Sun visors ................................ 444
Switch
Engine switch ........................ 162
Fog light switch ..................... 195
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Light switches ....................... 191
Power door lock switch ........... 61
Power window switch .............. 92
Window lock switch ................. 93
Wipers and washer
switch.................................. 199
Tachometer .............................. 176
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage................................. 614
Tailgate ....................................... 64
Telephone switch..................... 382
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ............. 500Tires
Chains................................... 234
Checking ............................... 496
If you have a flat tire ............. 557
Inflation pressure .................. 500
Replacing .............................. 557
Rotating tires......................... 496
Size ....................................... 612
Snow tires ............................. 234
Spare tire .............................. 557
Tools ......................................... 557
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 541
Trailer towing ........................ 238
Traction control ....................... 220
Trailer towing ........................... 238
TRC ........................................... 220
Trip information
display .................................... 185
Trip meter ................................. 176
Turn signal lights
Replacing
light bulbs ........... 532, 534, 535
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage ................................ 614
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