2013 TOYOTA HILUX steering wheel

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Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before starting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a lit-
tle at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.

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When driving
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in D (automatic transmission) or in the
5th gear (manual transmission). (P. 166, 170)

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................ 252
Automatic air
conditioning system ........ 258
Power heater .................... 265
Rear window defogger
switch.............................. 266
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 268
Using the radio.................. 270
Using the CD player.......... 275
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ............................... 282
Operating an iPod ............. 290
Operating a USB
memory........................... 300
Optimal use of
the audio system ............ 309
Using the AUX port ........... 313
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 314

3Interior features
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3-3. Using the “touch screen”
Touch screen .................... 317
Setup menu ...................... 319
Audio system .................... 327
Using the radio ................. 331
Using the CD player ......... 336
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs ............. 337
Listening to an iPod .......... 350
Listening to a USB
memory........................... 360
Using the AUX port ........... 369
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio ............................... 370
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 384
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).......... 387
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 395
Setting the hands-free
system ............................ 411
Bluetooth
® settings ........... 4283-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 438
• Personal lights ................ 439
• Interior light ..................... 439
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 440
• Glove box ....................... 442
• Console box.................... 443
• Cup holders .................... 444
• Bottle holders.................. 446
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 447
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 449
Vanity mirror ..................... 450
Clock ................................. 451
Ashtray.............................. 452
Cigarette lighter ................ 453
Power outlet ...................... 454
Seat heaters ..................... 455
Floor mat........................... 457
Compass........................... 459
Deck hooks ....................... 465

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
: If equipped
CD player with AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 270
Using the CD playerP. 275
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 282
Operating an iPodP. 290
Operating a USB memoryP. 300
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 309
Using the AUX portP. 313
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 314

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode:
Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and
folder
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source

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Selecting a radio station
Press the “MODE” button to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “” or “” on the but-
ton until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press the “MODE” button to select CD, iPod or USB memory
mode.
Press “” or “” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
Selecting a folder
Press the “MODE” button to select CD or USB memory mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the “touch screen”
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Interior features
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Audio system
Press “MEDIA” to display the audio control screen.
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Using the radioP. 331
Using the CD playerP. 336
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discsP. 337
Listening to an iPodP. 350
Listening to a USB memoryP. 360
Using the AUX portP. 369
Listening to Bluetooth® audioP. 370
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 384