2015 TOYOTA HILUX towing

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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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24Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 477
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Front drive control lever
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Selecting the transfer modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
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32Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 477
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Front drive control lever
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Selecting the transfer modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
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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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1724-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing∗
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible
draw bar load before towing. (→P. 491)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
∗: Except for Kazakhstan
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-car-
rying vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption.
Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct
equipment and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the
safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-
ditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for further details
before towing, as there are additional legal requirements in
some countries.
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Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. ( →P. 491)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
When the total trailer weight is over 2000 kg (4409 lb.), a friction stabi-
lizer (sway control device) is required.
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing ca pacity. Do not let the drawbar load
exceed the indicated weight. ( →P. 491)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load must not exceed the
gross vehicle mass. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.
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XVehicles with flat bumper or without bumper
70 mm (2.8 in.)
70 mm (2.8 in.)
75 mm (3.0 in.)
20 mm (0.8 in.)
Single-cab models:
355 mm (14.0 in.)
Extra-cab models:
320 mm (12.6 in.)
Double-cab models:
330 mm (13.0 in.)
195 mm (7.7 in.)
1355 mm (53.3 in.)
*: Except for KUN25L-PRMDH model (The model code is indicated on themanufacturer’s label or plate. [ →P. 494])
Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball*
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