2015 TOYOTA HILUX brake fluid

25Pictorial index
HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Adjusting the instrument panel light
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Manual air conditioning system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Audio system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
AUX port/USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287, 295, 306
Multimedia
*1, 2
Rear view monitor system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
Multi-information display
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Adjusting the instrument panel light
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Manual air conditioning system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Audio system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
AUX port/USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287, 295, 306
Multimedia
*1, 2
Rear view monitor system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
Multi-information display
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.
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962. Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light (→P. 448)*1
(if equipped)
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ( →P. 450)
*1Charging system
warning light ( →P. 449)*1
(diesel engine)
Timing belt replacement
warning light ( →P. 450)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 449)*1
(diesel engine)
Fuel system warning
light ( →P. 451)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 449)*1
(if equipped)
DPF system warning
light ( →P. 451)
*1
(if equipped)
SRS warning light
(→ P. 449)Open door warning light
(→ P. 452)
*1
(if equipped)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 450)Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 452)
*1
(if equipped)
Slip indicator light
(→ P. 450)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ( →P. 452)
*3
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
light ( →P. 450)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(→ P. 452)
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1694-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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3726-2. Maintenance
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■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal,
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature c ontinually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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3776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■
If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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