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HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)The label or plate is placed as shown in the following illustrations.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
The manufacturer’s label is located on
the left pillar.
The manufacturer’s label is located on
the left pillar.
The manufacturer’s plate is located
beside the engine compartment.
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1Before driving
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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 46
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ...... 48
Side doors .......................... 59
Tailgate ............................... 63
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 67
Rear seats .......................... 72
Head restraints ................... 75
Seat belts............................ 78
Steering wheel .................... 85
Inside rear view mirror ........ 86
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 881-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................... 91
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models)............ 94
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ............... 95
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................... 96
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 107
SRS airbags...................... 109
Child restraint systems ..... 122
Installing child restraints ... 134
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90 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Mirror angle can be adjusted when (power adjustable type)
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 266)
CAUTION
When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
When a mirror is moving (power adjustable type)
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.
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92 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Window lock switch
Press the switch down to lock
the passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Jam protection function (type B)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
If the battery is disconnected (driver’s window only) (type B)
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold-
ing the switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on
when initial settings are complete.
STEP1
STEP2
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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Ty p e A
Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.
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Before driving
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Certification for the engine immobilizer system
Hereby, Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., declares that this RI-33BTY is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
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2When driving
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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 ............................ 207
Four-wheel drive system... 212
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 217
Driving assist systems ...... 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 232
Winter driving tips ............. 235
Trailer towing .................... 239