2013 TOYOTA HILUX engine

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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission). (P. 166, 170)
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 102)
When the steering lock cannot be released
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
STEP1
Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK”
position.STEP2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

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CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An acci-
dent may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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Shift position purpose
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3Position for more powerful engine braking
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 41)
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
When driving with the cruise control system (If equipped)
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 4. (P. 202)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 585
Downshifting
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
SR grade*DLX grade*
Front drive
control lever
in H2 or H4Front drive
control lever
in L4Front drive
control lever
in H2 or H4Front drive
control lever
in L4
D  4 140 (87)- 145 (90)-
4  3 100 (62) 35 (22) 105 (65) 40 (25)
3  2 65 (40) 25 (16) 70 (43) 25 (16)
2  L 20 (12) 5 (3) 20 (12) 5 (3)

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CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
4WD models
*1: With 265/65R17 tires
*2: With 255/70R15C tires
*3: With 205R16C tires
Shift
positionFront drive
control
lever
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
1KD-FTV
engine
2KD-FTV engine
For Russia and
UkraineExcept for
Russia and
Ukraine
1H2, H439 (24)
*1
38 (24)*236 (22)*1
35 (22)*2, 338 (24)*1
37 (23)*2, 3
L4 15 (9) 14 (9)15 (9)*1
14 (9)*2, 3
2H2, H473 (45)
*1
71 (44)*267 (42)*1
65 (40)*2, 370 (43)*1
68 (42)*2, 3
L429 (18)*1
28 (17)*226 (16)*1
25 (16)*2, 327 (17)*1, 2
26 (16)*3
3H2, H4119 (74)
*1
115 (71)*2109 (68)*1
105 (65)*2, 3114 (71)*1
110 (68)*2, 3
L446 (29)*1
45 (28)*242 (26)*1
41 (25)*2, 345 (28)*1
43 (27)*2, 3
4H2, H4170 (106)
*1
165 (103)*2156 (97)*1
151 (94)*2, 3164 (102)*1
158 (98)*2, 3
L467 (42)*1
64 (40)*261 (38)*1
59 (37)*2, 364 (40)*1
62 (39)*2, 3

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.