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3936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
● If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■
When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled duri ng battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
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4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wireless remote control batter y∗
●Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the module.
∗: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Remove the battery cover and
the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
■Use a CR2016 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
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4086-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
■
Certification for the key battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 438
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 439
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 441
If you think something is wrong ............................... 446
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 447
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 448
If you have a flat tire .......... 456
If the engine will not start.................................. 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 477
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 478
If your vehicle overheats .... 482
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 486
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4387-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
XVehicles without automatic air
conditioning systemXVehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
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4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: →P. 4 8 5
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 183)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 8 5 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 478)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 478)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (
→P. 183), consider each of the follow-
ing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
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4787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the vehicle batter y is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.Open the hood. ( →P. 378)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure: Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
X2TR-FE engine
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional or a qualified
repair shop.
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