2013 TOYOTA HILUX ECU

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
D
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 88
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 102
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 484
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 217
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 96

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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 88
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 102
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 484
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 217
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 96
: If equipped

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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Key battery depletion
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 513)

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Tailgate
: If equipped
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
Key (vehicles with key hole)
Locks the tailgate
Unlocks the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
Ty p e A
Unlock the latches and open
the tailgate slowly.
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

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Lowering the tailgate
Release the brackets on the sup-
port cables from the lugs on both
sides as shown in the illustration.
Ty p e B
Pull the handle and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

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NOTICE
After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

74 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
When removing the rear seat cushions (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not remove the rear seat cushions while driving.
Be careful not to hit the removed rear seat cushions against a person or
drop it on yourself.
When reinstalling, returning the rear seat cushions, bottom cushion to
their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
Make sure there are no obstacles under the seat which would prevent the
seat from properly locking into place.
Make sure the rear seat cushions, bottom cushion securely locked by
pushing it upward and downward.
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
Replace the center head
restraint.STEP4

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Steering wheel
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.
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