2022 TOYOTA HILUX battery

3744-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
OUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
O Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
O Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
O Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
O To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
O Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
O Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

3785-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system types
Vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system
Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles without navigation system or multimedia system
CD player with AM/FM radio
Q Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
Q Trademarks and registered trademarks
The company names and product names regarding the audio system are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
: If equipped
NOTICE
Q To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine
stopped.
Q To avoid damaging the audio system
Be careful not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

4305-10. Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
QWhen using the Bluetooth® audio/phone
O In the following situations, the system may not function.
• The portable player does not support Bluetooth®
• The cellular phone is located outside the service area
• The Bluetooth® device is switched off
• The Bluetooth® device has a low battery
• The Bluetooth® device is not connected to the system
• The Bluetooth® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or metal material covers or touches the device
O There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth® audio play.
O Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
O This system is not guaranteed to operate with all Bluetooth® devices.
Q When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 418)
Q About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

4406-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
QTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
O 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.
Q To prevent burns
O 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.
O 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
Q To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
O 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.

4496-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
QTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
O 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.
Q To prevent burns
O 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.
O 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
Q To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
O 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.

4506-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
O Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
O Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
O Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
O To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

4556-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
OIlluminated entry system:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
O If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes:
• Personal/interior light
• Interior light (if equipped)
• Engine switch light
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.

4656-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  1:00
1:30 to 1:59  2:00
OThe clock is displayed when:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
O When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals:
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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