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117 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm
(10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply
by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru-
ment panel controls.
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247 2-5. Driving information
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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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409 3-3. Using the “touch screen”
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Interior features
HILUX_OM_OM0K134E_(EE)To transfer a call
Touch “Handset Mode” to change from Hands-free call to cellular
phone call.
Touch “Handsfree Mode” to change from cellular phone call to
Hands-free call.
To hang up
Press on the steering wheel or touch .
Call waiting
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, the incom-
ing call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party:
• Press on the steering
wheel.
•Touch .
To refuse the call:
• Press on the steering
wheel.
•Touch .
Every time you press on the steering wheel or touch
during call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
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638 Alphabetical index
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Valet key ..................................... 46
Vanity mirrors .......................... 450
Vehicle data recordings ............ 38
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 606
Vehicle stability control .......... 221
VSC ........................................... 221
Warning buzzers
Key reminder......................... 563
Seat belt reminder................. 561
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 559
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 559
Brake system ........................ 557
Charging system ................... 558
Diesel particulate filter........... 560
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 558
Engine oil change
reminder ............................. 562
Fuel filter ............................... 560
Low engine oil level............... 562
Low engine oil pressure ........ 558
Low fuel level ........................ 561
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 558
Open door ............................. 561
Seat belt reminder light ......... 561
SRS airbags .......................... 559
Timing belt replacement........ 559Washer
Checking ............................... 500
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 235
Switch ................................... 199
Washing and waxing ............... 468
Weight....................................... 603
Wheels ...................................... 509
Window glasses ........................ 91
Window lock switch .................. 92
Windows
Power windows ....................... 91
Rear window defogger .......... 266
Washer ................................. 199
Windshield wipers ................... 199
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking................... 48
Replacing the battery ............ 513
Wireless remote control key ... 48
WMA disc ......................... 282, 337V
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642 What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 5 5 7P. 559
P. 5 5 8P. 560
P. 5 5 8P. 560
P. 5 5 8P. 561
P. 5 5 9P. 561
P. 5 5 9P. 561
P. 5 5 9P. 561
P. 5 5 9P. 561
P. 5 5 9P. 562
P. 5 5 9P. 562
P. 559
Brake system warning
lightTiming belt replacement
warning light
Charging system
warning lightFuel system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDPF system warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
SRS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
VSC OFF indicator lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Slip indicator lightUnengaged “Park”
warning light
Cruise control indicator
lightLow engine oil level
warning light
Engine oil change
reminder light
Four-wheel drive
indicator light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light