HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow- ing pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.  2004 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. i HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others. When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: “Do not...”; NOTICE “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this This is a warning against anything which may cause happen”. damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment. ii HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Important information about your Toyota Fuel and fuel filter Occupant restraint systems (diesel engine) Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In The fuel filter for a diesel engine does not need to be terms of helping you understand how you can receive replaced periodically. the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manu- NOTICE al is the most important section for you and your family For long life performance of your vehicle, please to read. follow these instructions: Section 1−3 describes the function and operation con- zOnly fill your fuel tank at a standard station. cerning seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child re- z If the fuel system warning light comes on, have straint systems of this vehicle and some potential haz- your vehicle checked and the warning light reset ards you should be aware of. These systems work to- by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. gether along with the overall structure of this vehicle in z The fuel filter should only be replaced at your order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a Toyota dealer to prevent the mixing of fuel with crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is foreign material and impurities. used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the equal level of restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other. iii HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the event of a collision. None of these systems, either indi- SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves poten- vidually or together, can ensure that there is no injury tial sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close in the event of collision. However, the more you know to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her about these systems and how to use them properly, the body has been placed between the occupant and the greater your chances become of surviving an accident airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one exam- without death or serious injury. ple of how the instructions in Section 1−3 of this Own- er’s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants restraint systems, and increase the safety they can pro- of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should vide to you and your family in the event of an accident. wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Sec- appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental tion 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply, your time of ownership of this vehicle. designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle. iv HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Accessories, spare parts and Installation of a mobile modification of your Toyota two−way radio system Awidevarietyofnon−genuinesparepartsandaccessories As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as Using these spare parts and accessories which are not multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel genuineToyotaproductsmayadverselyaffectthesafetyof injection system, electronically controlled fuel pump, yourvehicle,eventhoughtheseparts maybeapprovedby electronic engine control system, cruise control system, certainauthoritiesinyourcountry.Toyotathereforecannot anti−lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accesso- to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea- ries which are not genuine Toyota products, nor for re- sures or special instructions regarding installation. placement or installation involving such parts. This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durabili- ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty. v HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Scrapping of your Toyota On−pavement and off−road driving tips The SRS airbag device in your Toyota contains explo- sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air- This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from bags left as it is, this may cause an accident such as an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removed off−road use also. It has a significantly higher rollover and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your rate than other types of vehicles. In addition, this ve- Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle. hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi- ty than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rol- lover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read “Off−road vehicle precautions” on page 148 and “Off− road driving precautions” on page 169. vi HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Model code Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is. Engine type Cab type Transmissiontype TGN: Modelswithgasolineengine T: Single−cab P: Automatictransmission KUN: Modelswithdieselengine P: Double−cab M: Manualtransmission K U N 2 6 L − P P S Driving system Grade 25,26: Four−wheeldrivemodels S: SR 35,36: PreRunner(two−wheeldrivemodels) D: DLX The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”. See “Your Toyota’s identification” on page 159 for the manufacturer’s plate location. vii HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 1 1 SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrumentpaneloverview .................................... 2 Instrumentclusteroverview ................................... 4 Indicatorsymbolsontheinstrumentpanel...................... 5 1 HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 Instrument panel overview "View A 1. Side vent ....................... 136 2. Instrument cluster................. 4 3. Center vents.................... 136 4. Auxiliary box∗ ................... 141 5. Personal lights∗ .................. 74 6. Upper glove box∗ ............... 141 7. Cup holders∗.................... 142 8. Lower glove box ................ 141 9. Power window switches∗ ......... 20 10. Four−wheel drive control lever .... 96 11. Bottle holder .................... 144 12. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever .............. 91, 94 13. Parking brake lever .............. 98 14. Hood lock release lever ......... 23 15. Fuel filler door opener∗ ........... 27 16. Window lock switch∗ ............. 20 17. Power door lock switch∗ .......... 18 18. Cup holder ..................... 142 ∗: If equipped 2 HILUX (Argentina) OM99908E 04/10/06 "View B 1. Headlight and turn signal switches .................. 72 2. Wiper and washer switches ...... 75 3. Clock........................... 138 4. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗ ................... 80 5. Audio system ................... 104 6. Emergency flasher switch ........ 73 7. Air conditioning controls ......... 130 8. Ashtray......................... 138 11h005a 9. Cigarette lighter................. 138 10. Rear window defogger switch∗ .... 75 11. Power outlet∗ ................... 140 12. Cruise control switch∗ ............ 99 13. Ignition switch ................... 90 14. Tilt steering lock release lever .... 68 15. Engine immobilizer system/ theft deterrent system indicator light∗ ................ 11/24 16. Power rear view mirror control switches∗................. 69 ∗: If equipped 3