Page 45 of 644

1Before driving
45
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
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 
     
        
        Page 86 of 644
86
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Normal position
Anti-glare position 
     
        
        Page 88 of 644
88
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Manual adjustable type
Adjust a mirror.
Power adjustable type
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
STEP1
STEP2 
     
        
        Page 90 of 644

90 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
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. 
     
        
        Page 153 of 644

153 2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
CAUTION
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 598
Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 167)
Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
On vehicles with manual transmission, do not operate the clutch halfway
for a long period of time unless it is necessary. Doing so could not only
speed up clutch wear, but could also damage the clutch or even cause a
fatal accident such as vehicle fire. 
     
        
        Page 207 of 644
207
2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of
the area behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is displayed
in reverse on the screen. This reversed image is a similar image to
the one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is
in the R position.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
Vehicles with manual trans-
mission
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen returns to the
previous one. 
     
        
        Page 210 of 644
210 2-4. Using other driving systems
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
CAUTION
When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries:
Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
Do not use the system if the tailgate is open. 
     
        
        Page 244 of 644

244 2-5. Driving information
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)
Tire information
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 620)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will
add to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load
exerted on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 240)
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle
if the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust
the extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that
they always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.