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After
inserting
the
support
rod
into
the
slot,
make
sure
the
rod
supports
the
hood
securely
preventing
from
falling
down
on
to
your
head
or
body.
NOTICE
Be
sure
to
return
the
support
rod
to
its
clip
before
closing
the
hood.
Clos-
ing
the
hood
with
the
support
rod
up
could
cause
the
hood
to
bend.
Fuel
tank
cap
(type
A)
12H062
This
indicates
that
the
fuel
filler
door
is
on
the
left
side
of
your
vehicle.
1.
To
open
the
fuel
filler
door,
pull
the
lever
up.
When
refueling,
turn
off
the
engine.
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Table of Contents
Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings
3
Safety Symbol
3
Fuel and Fuel Filter
4
Occupant Restraint Systems
4
Accessories
6
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System
6
Scrapping of Your Toyota
7
On-Pavement and Off-Road Driving Tips
7
Model Code
8
Table of Contents
10
Operation of Instruments and Controls
12
Instrument Panel Overview
13
Instrument Cluster Overview
15
Tachometer
15
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel
18
Keys and Doors
20
Keys
21
Engine Immobilizer System
23
Key Number Plate
23
Wireless Remote Control
24
Locking and Unlocking Doors
25
Locking Operation
25
Unlocking Operation
25
Replacing Battery
26
Locking and Unlocking with Key
28
Locking and Unlocking with Power Door Lock Switch
28
Side Doors
28
Operating the Driver's Window
29
Power Windows
29
Rear Door Child Protectors
29
Automatic Opening Operation
30
Operating the Passenger's Windows
30
Quarter Windows
31
Tailgate
32
Hood
33
Fuel Tank Cap
34
Occupant Restraint Systems
38
Front Seats
39
Seats
39
Adjusting Front Seats
41
Seat Height Adjusting Knob
41
Seat Position Adjusting Lever
41
Seatback Angle Adjusting Lever
41
Moving Front Passenger's Seat
42
Removing Rear Seat Cushions
43
Tumbling Rear Seat Cushion
44
Front Seats
45
Head Restraints
45
Rear Seats
45
Pregnant Women
46
Seat Belt Precautions
46
Seat Belts
46
Fastening 3-Point Type Seat Belts
48
Fastening 2-Point Type Seat Belts
50
Seat Belt Pretensioners
51
SRS Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
54
Child Restraint
60
Child Restraint System
61
Types of 3-Point Seat Belts
62
Types of Child Restraint System
62
Installation with 3-Point Type Seat Belt
63
Junior Seat Installation
70
Child Restraint Anchor Fitting
72
Child Restraint Anchorages
72
Attachment of the Attaching Clip
73
Steering Wheel and Mirrors
80
Outside Rear View Mirrors
81
Tilt Steering Wheel
81
Folding Rear View Mirrors
82
Power Rear View Mirror Control
82
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
83
Vanity Mirror
83
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
84
Headlights and Turn Signals
85
High Low Beams
85
Light Reminder Buzzer
85
Emergency Flashers
86
Turn Signals
86
Front Driving Lights
87
Instrument Cluster Light Control
87
Interior Light
87
Engine (Ignition) Switch Light
88
Personal Lights
88
Windshield Wipers and Washer
88
Rear Window Defogger
90
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
92
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
93
Fuel Gauge
93
Tachometer
94
Odometer and Two Trip Meters
95
Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
96
ABS Warning Light
101
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
101
G Light
102
Open Door Warnin
102
SRS Warning Light
102
Timing Belt Replacement Warning Light
102
Key Reminder Buzzer
104
Acc
107
Engine Switch
107
Lock
107
Automatic Transmission
108
Selector Lever
108
Normal Driving
110
Using Engine Braking
110
Using 3, 2 and L Positions
112
Backing up
113
Parking
113
Using the 2 and L Positions
113
Good Driving Practice
114
Manual Transmission
114
Maximum Allowable Speeds
115
Two-Wheel Drive Models
115
Four-Wheel Drive System
116
Front Drive Control
116
A.D.D.
117
Shifting Procedure
117
Parking Brake
118
Shifting between H4 and L4
118
Cruise Control
119
Turning the System on and off
119
Canceling the Cruise Control
120
Resetting to a Faster Speed
120
Setting the Cruising Speed
120
Cruise Control Failure Warning
121
Resetting to a Slower Speed
121
Audio System
122
Reference
123
Some Basics
123
Using Your Audio System
123
Switching between Functions
124
Tone and Balance
124
Your Cassette Player
124
Your Radio Antenna
124
Your Compact Disc Player
125
Your Compact Disc Player with Changer
125
Your MP3 Player
125
Am
127
Audio Control
127
Sound Balance Adjustment Function
127
Sound Field Adjustment
127
Compact Disc Player
128
Fm1, Fm2
128
Mute
128
Rand
128
MP3 Player
129
Radio
129
Rpt
129
Scan
129
Seek
130
ST Display
130
Text
130
Tune File
131
Cassette Tape
133
Compact Disc
133
Manual Tone Adjustment Function
134
Disc
135
Fm
135
Folder
135
Load
135
Pwr-Vol
136
Scan Radio
138
Audio System Operating Hints
141
Caring for Your Cassette Player and Tapes
141
Radio Reception
141
MP3 Files
144
Bit Rate
146
CD-R and CD-RW Discs
146
Packet Write
146
Terms
146
CD-Da
147
Iso
147
M3U
147
Mp3
147
Air Conditioning System
148
Air Flow Selector
150
Fan Speed Selector
150
Floor
150
Temperature Selector
150
A/C Button
151
Air Intake Selector
151
Fresh
151
Recirculate
151
Air Flow Selector Settings
152
Operating Tips
152
Air Conditioning
153
Air Intake
153
Fan Speed
153
Heating
153
Defogging
154
Defrosting
154
Ventilation
154
Air Conditioning Filter
155
Center Vents
155
Instrument Panel Vents
155
Power Heater Switch
155
Checking and Replacing the Air Conditioner Filter
156
Other Equipment
158
Multi-Information Display
159
Average Fuel Consumption
160
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
160
Outside Temperature Display
160
Average Vehicle Speed
161
Driving Range
161
Driving Time
161
Mileage/Fuel Consumption Display
161
Calibrating the Compass
162
Compass
162
Deviation Calibration
162
Zone Number
163
Circling Calibration
164
To Calibrate the Compass
164
Clock
165
Cigarette Lighter and Ashtrays
166
Front Ashtray
166
Portable Ashtray
166
Power Outlet
167
Glove Box
168
Rear Console Box
168
To Use the Glove Box
168
Auxiliary Box
169
Cup Holders
169
Bottle Holders
171
Floor Mat
171
Information before Driving Your Toyota
174
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions
175
Break-In Period
176
Fuel
176
Fuel Type
176
Gasoline Engine
176
Fuel Pump Shut off System
177
If Your Engine Knocks
177
Operation in Foreign Countries
178
Three-Way Catalytic Converters
178
Catalytic Converter
179
Engine Exhaust Cautions
180
Engine Oil Consumption
181
Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
181
Functions of Engine Oil
181
Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
182
Anti-Lock Brake System
183
Brake Booster
183
Brake System
183
Abs
185
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
185
Limited-Slip Differential
186
Luggage Stowage Precautions
186
Rear Step Bumper
186
Engine Number
187
Vehicle Identification Number
187
Your Toyota's Identification
187
Suspension and Chassis
188
Starting and Driving
190
Before Starting the Engine
191
How to Start the Engine
191
Normal Starting Procedure
191
If the Engine Is Warm
192
If the Engine Stalls
192
If the Engine will Not Start
192
Fluid Leaks
193
Pre-Trip Safety Check
193
Precautions for Turning off an Engine with Turbocharger
193
Tires
193
After Starting the Engine
194
In the Engine Compartment
194
Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
194
While Driving
194
Driving in the Rain
195
Driving on a Slippery Road Surface
195
Off-Road Driving Precautions
196
When Encountering Flooded Roads
196
Winter Driving Tips
197
Trailer Towing
198
Weight Limits
199
Brakes and Safety Chains
200
Hitches
200
Break-In Schedule
201
Maintenance
201
Pre-Towing Safety Check
201
Trailer Lights
201
Trailer Towing Tips
202
How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, too
203
In Case of an Emergency
206
If Your Vehicle will Not Start
207
Bleeding the Fuel System
208
Jump Starting
208
Starting a Flooded Engine
208
Jump Starting Procedure
209
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
211
If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed
212
If Your Vehicle Overheats
212
If You Have a Flat Tire
213
Required Tools and Spare Tire
214
To Remove the Spare Tire
215
Blocking the Wheel
217
Removing Wheel Ornament
217
Loosening Wheel Nuts
218
Positioning the Jack
218
Raising Your Vehicle
219
Changing Wheels
220
Lowering Your Vehicle
221
Reinstalling Wheel Nuts
221
Reinstalling Wheel Ornament
222
After Changing Wheels
223
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck
224
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
225
Four-Wheel Drive Models
226
From Rear
226
Towing Precautions
226
Emergency Towing
227
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions
228
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
229
Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle
229
If You Lose Your Keys
230
Wireless Remote Control Key
230
Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care
232
Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion
233
Washing and Waxing
234
Hand-Washing Your Toyota
235
Automatic Car Wash
236
Waxing
236
Touch-Up Paint
236
Carpets
237
Windows
237
Vinyl Interior
237
Cleaning the Interior
237
Leather Interior
238
Maintenance Requirements
240
Maintenance Facts
241
Regular Maintenance Is Essential
241
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?
242
What about Do-It-Yourself Maintenance?
242
Introduction
244
DO-Lt-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
244
Fuse Locations
248
Do-It-Yourself Precautions
249
Engine and Chassis
252
Checking the Engine Oil Level
253
Engine Oil Selection
254
Recommended Viscosity
254
DLD Logo Mark
255
Oil Grade
255
Oil Identification Marks
255
Checking the Engine Coolant Level
256
Coolant Type Selection
256
Checking the Radiator, Condenser and Intercooler
257
Draining Fuel Filter Water
257
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
258
Low Tire Pressure
258
Checking and Replacing Tires
259
Replacing Your Tires
259
Rotating Tires
260
Installing Snow Tires and Chains
261
Snow Tire Installation
261
Snow Tire Selection
261
When to Use Snow Tires or Chains
261
Chain Installation
262
Replacing Wheels
262
Tire Chain Selection
262
Wheel Selection
262
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
263
Electrical Components
264
Battery Precautions
265
Checking Battery Condition
265
Checking Battery Exterior
265
Emergency Measures
265
Adding Distilled Water
266
Checking Battery Fluid
266
Checking by Fluid Level Lines
266
Battery Recharging Precautions
267
Checking and Replacing Fuses
267
Adding Washer Fluid
269
Replacing Light Bulbs
269
Front Turn Signal Lights
273
Parking Lights
273
Rear Turn Signal, Stop/Tail and Back-Up Lights
274
Side Turn Signal Lights
274
License Plate Lights
275
Specifications
276
Dimensions
277
Engine Lubrication
278
Oil Capacity
278
Service Specifications
278
Spark Plug Type
278
Chassis Lubrication
281
Differential
281
Engine Compartment
283
Front Passenger Side Kick Panel
283
Fuses
283
Instrument Panel
283
Index
286
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Toyota HILUX 2008 Specifications
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Brand
Toyota
Model
HILUX 2008
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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