2015 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning lightIndicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates:
• Malfunction in the emission control system. (if equipped)
• Malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
• The boost pressure in the turbocharger is abnormallyhigh.
*1 (diesel engine)
• Malfunction in DPF system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
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ABS warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
Slip indicator light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (4WD models)Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator light*2 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
( → P. 214)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P
and wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light dose not go off,
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Timing belt replacement warning light (diesel engine)Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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4517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*2: The light turns to yellow (except for Russia and Ukraine) or flashes (forRussia and Ukraine).
*3: For KUN25L-PRMDH models*4:
The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*4: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
Fuel system warning light (diesel engine) (warning
buzzer)
*3
Indicates:
• The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes. ( →P. 396)
• The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.
DPF system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates:
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: The amount ofaccumulated deposit in the DPF catalytic converter has
reached the specified level if the light comes on. Regen-
erate the filter. ( →P. 454)
• Vehicles without DPF system switch: Malfunction in the DPF system if the light flashes.
• Vehicles with DPF system switch: Regenerate the filter with the DPF system switch if the light turns on or
flashes. ( →P. 238)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning lightIndicates that a door is not
fully closedCheck that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
XExcept for TGN26L-
PRMDK and KUN25L-
PRMDH models
*1
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 12.0 L (3.2
gal., 2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
XFor TGN26L-PRMDK
and KUN25L-PRMDH
models
*1
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 11.4 L (3.0
gal., 2.5 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
(for driver)
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2 (if
equipped) Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt
Fasten the seat belt.
(for front
passenger)
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light (if
equipped) Warns the front passenger
to fasten his/her seat belt
Fasten the seat belt.
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (if equipped)The transmission “Park”
mechanism is not
engaged.
Shift front drive control lever
to “H2” or “H4” or “L4”.
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4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after
the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). Then, if the seat belt is
still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more sec-
onds.
*3: Except for KUN25L-PRMDH model*1
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine)
*3
Indicates that engine oil
level is low
Check the level of engine oil
and add more oil if neces-
sary.
(remains on)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*3
XExcept for Russia and
Ukraine
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil has
been changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset)
XFor Russia and Ukraine
You have forgotten to reset
the oil change system
Change the engine oil in
accordance with the main-
tenance schedule.
Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. ( →P. 385)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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4547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ If the DPF system warning lig ht comes on (if equipped)
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended
*:
● By driving continuously (for example, at around 60 km/h [37 mph] for
approximately 20 minutes).
● By avoiding short trips, or by driv ing continuously (leaving the engine run-
ning for long periods of time).
The DPF system warning light will extinguish when regeneration is complete.
However, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the light does not extin-
guish even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
For details of the DPF system. ( →P. 238)
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.
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4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on (vehi-
cles with VSC system)
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
■
If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.
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4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 438)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 3 9 7
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire
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