2015 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

972. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” positionto indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light turns to yellow (except for Russia and Ukraine) or flashes (forRussia and Ukraine) to indicate a malfunction.
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park”
warning light ( →P. 452)*1
(diesel engine)
Engine oil change
reminder light ( →P. 453)
*1
(diesel engine)
Low engine oil level
warning light ( →P. 453)*2
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator light ( →P. 450)
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 194)*1
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 234)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 198)
*1
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 234)
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 197)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( →P. 226)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 201)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( →P. 230)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
(→ P. 202)
(automatic
transmission)
Shift position indicators
( → P. 187)*1
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator ( →P. 183)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 214)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Slip indicator ( →P. 234)
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” positionto indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately if this occurs.
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1002. Instrument cluster
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Gauges and meters
XNon-Optitron type meters
XOptitron type meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
→P. 102
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the knob.Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control (if equipped)
1
2
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■The meters illuminate when
XVehicles with non-optitron type meters
The front position lights are turned on.
XVehicles with optitron type meters
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ The odometer and trip meter display illuminate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 482)
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Multi-information display∗
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Trip information ( →P. 105)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related infor-
mation.
● Clock ( →P. 349)
∗: If equipped
Display contents
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