5256-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not set to during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
5286-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to switch to recirculated air mode and press to
switch to outside air mode.
■Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Press if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press (vehicles with rear window defogger), (vehicles
with rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers)
or (vehicles with rear window defogger, outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers and windshield wiper de-icer)
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 to 60
minutes.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 to 60 minutes.
Other functions
5346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
5486-4. Using the other interior features
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Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Open the cover to use.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirror (if equipped)
5567-1. Maintenance and care
HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■ Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the wi ndows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
6207-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
● Front position lights/daytime running lights (vehicles with LED
headlights)
● Side turn signal lights
● LED front fog lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ LED lights
The headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights), front position lights/
daytime running lights (vehicles with LED headlights), side turn signal lights
(mirror mounted type), LED front fo g lights (if equipped) and high mounted
stoplight (if equipped) consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the follow-
ing situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
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HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
Child safety ................................ 66
Airbag precautions .................. 49
Battery precautions ....... 581, 676
Child restraint system ............. 67
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 44
Installing child restraints.... 92, 95
Power window lock
switch.................................. 249
Power window precautions ... 251
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 601
Seat belt precautions .............. 46
Seat heater precautions ........ 535
Child-protectors ....................... 191
Cleaning............................ 556, 560
Aluminum wheels .................. 557
Exterior.................................. 556
Interior ................................... 560
Seat belts .............................. 561
Clock ......................................... 549
Clutch........................................ 709
Coat hooks ............................... 553
Condenser ................................ 577
Console box ............................. 541
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 678
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
Cup holders .............................. 542
Curtain shield airbags ............... 47
DAC ........................................... 430
Daytime running light
system .................................... 312
Deck hooks .............................. 547
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 519, 528
Rear window ................. 519, 528
Windshield .................... 519, 528
Differential
Oil ......................................... 709
Dimension ................................ 686
Display
Cruise control........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 362
Multi-information
display ........................ 147, 151
Trip information ............. 148, 153
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 566
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 248
Door lock............................... 188
Open door warning light........ 638
Outside rear view mirrors...... 245
Rear door child-protectors .... 191
Side doors............................. 188
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 430
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 433
Warning light ......................... 637
Warning message ................. 646
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 638
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Gauges...................................... 142
Glove box ................................. 541
Grocery bag hooks .................. 552
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*.............. 481
Head restraints......................... 239
Headlights ................................ 308
Light switch ........................... 308
Replacing light bulbs ............. 609
Wattage................................. 714
Heated steering wheel ............. 535
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 526
Heated steering wheel .......... 535
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 518
Seat heaters.......................... 535
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 528
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 620
Hill-start assist control ............ 422
Hood.......................................... 568
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 553
Grocery bag hooks................ 552
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 38
Horn .......................................... 243
Identification
Engine................................... 693
Vehicle .................................. 691
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ............................ 282, 285
Auto power off function ......... 289
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 288
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 283
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 625
Starting the engine........ 282, 285
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 537
Illuminated entry system ........ 539
Immobilizer system ................. 105
Indicators ................................. 134
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data .................................... 575
Item to initialize ..................... 726
Inside rear view mirror ............ 244
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 144
Intercooler ................................ 577
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ................................ 706
Checking ............................... 576
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Interior lights............................ 537
Switch ................................... 538
Wattage ................................ 714
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.