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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............156
Cargo and luggage ............170
Trailer towing .....................172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ......183
Automatic transmission......187
Manual transmission ..........191
Turn signal lever ................194
Parking brake.....................195
Horn ...................................196 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Fog light switch ................. 201
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 204
Headlight cleaner switch ... 208
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 214
Rear view monitor system............................. 219
Four-wheel drive system ... 226
Rear differential lock system ..................... 230
Driving assist systems....... 233
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system .................. 238
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 243
4Driving
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional fo r precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installa tion of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is avail-
able on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)Audio remote control switches
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
Cruise control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
“DISP” button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Telephone switches
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.
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2
3
4
5
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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)Audio remote control switches
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
Cruise control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
“DISP” button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 105
Tilt steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Telephone switches
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.
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2
3
4
5
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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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982. Instrument cluster
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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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HILUX_OM_OM0K219E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage ............ 170
Trailer towing ..................... 172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch...... 183
Automatic transmission ..... 187
Manual transmission.......... 191
Turn signal lever ................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn ................................... 196 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................197
Fog light switch .................. 201
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 204
Headlight cleaner switch .... 208
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 214
Rear view monitor system ............................. 219
Four-wheel drive system.... 226
Rear differential lock system ...................... 230
Driving assist systems ....... 233
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system ................... 238
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 243
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Driving
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■Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 4 because
cruise control will not be canceled. ( →P. 214)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 477
Downshifting
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
Front drive control lever in H2 or H4Front drive control lever in L4
D → 4140 (86)-
4 → 3100 (62)35 (21)
3 → 265 (40)25 (15)
2 → L20 (12)5 (3)
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