2017 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

705What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 266)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 268)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 648)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 269)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 6 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 185)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 274)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 645)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 648)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 282
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 282
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)

706What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 6 8 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 274)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 233)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 273)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 614)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 291)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 610, 618)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 119)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

707What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 610, 618.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 625)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 658)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

708Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 492, 500
Air conditioning filter.............. 573
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 500
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 492
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 387
Function ................................ 387
Warning light ......................... 611
Access panels .......................... 180
AdBlue™................................... 561
Capacity ................................ 563
Low AdBlue™ level
warning light ....................... 615
Refilling ................................. 563
Air conditioning filter .............. 573
Air conditioning
system ............................ 492, 500
Air conditioning filter.............. 573
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 500
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 492
Airbags ....................................... 45
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 62
Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 52
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 47
Airbag warning light .............. 611
Correct driving posture............ 38
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 53
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 49
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 57
General airbag
precautions........................... 47
Locations of airbags................ 45
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............... 51
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side airbag precautions .......... 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 49
SRS airbags............................ 45
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 62
Alarm ........................................ 119
Antenna ............................ 424, 534
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 184
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 387
Function ................................ 387
Warning light ......................... 611
Armrest ..................................... 527
Audio input*............ 435, 443, 450
Audio system ........................... 406
Antenna ........................ 424, 534
Audio input ............................ 417
AUX port ............................... 417
Bluetooth® audio................... 471
CD player ............................. 425
iPod....................................... 435
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 425
Optimal use........................... 418
Portable music
player.................................. 450
Radio .................................... 420
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 414
USB memory ........................ 443
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 573
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 500
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 363
Automatic light
control system ....................... 296
Automatic transmission .......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 282
AUX port*................................. 450
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 518
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 691
Battery
Battery checking ................... 555
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 648
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Warning light ......................... 610
Bluetooth®*.............................. 478
Audio system ........................ 471
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 451
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 459
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 460, 461
Wireless
communication ................... 451
Bluetooth® audio*................... 451
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 451
Deleting the call history......... 466
Making a call ......................... 473
Managing speed dials ........... 473
Managing the contacts.......... 468
Phone settings ...................... 464
Receiving a call..................... 475
Speaking on the phone ......... 473
Bottle holders .......................... 517
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 688
Override system warning
light..................................... 613
Parking brake........................ 291
Warning light ......................... 610
Brake assist ............................. 387
Break-in tips ............................. 241
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 134
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 535
Exterior ................................. 534
Interior................................... 537
Seat belts .............................. 538
CD player*................................ 425
Chains....................................... 403
Child restraint system ............... 65
Child seats definition............... 68
Child seats installation ...... 81, 90
Installing CRS with
ISOFIX rigid anchor.............. 86
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 74
Installing CRS with
top strap ............................... 92
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Child safety ................................ 64
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 558, 652
Child restraint system ............. 65
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 577
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 509
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 534, 537
Aluminum wheels .................. 535
Exterior.................................. 534
Interior ................................... 537
Seat belts .............................. 538
Clock ......................................... 523
Clutch........................................ 687
Coat hooks ............................... 527
Condenser ................................ 554
Console box ............................. 515
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 654
Cruise control .......................... 348
Cup holders .............................. 516
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45
DAC ........................................... 395
Daytime running light
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 521
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 493, 502
Rear window ................. 493, 502
Windshield .................... 493, 502
Differential
Oil ......................................... 687
Dimension ................................ 662
Display
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 344
Multi-information
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 543
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 232
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 614
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 398
Warning message ................. 622
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 614
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238
Winter drive tips .................... 402
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130
Emergency flashers................. 600
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 644
Replacing the battery ............ 575
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 610
If a warning light turns on ...... 610
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 644
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 648
If you have a flat tire.............. 625
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 657
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 608
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 658
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 603
If your vehicle overheats ....... 654
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 547
Engine switch................ 266, 269
Hood ..................................... 545
How to start the
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 668
If the engine will not start ...... 642
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 657
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 654
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 683
Checking ............................... 553
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 134
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 550
Oil level warning light ............ 614
Oil pressure warning light ..... 610
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 402
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 552
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Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 272
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 601
Starting the engine ........ 266, 269
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 511
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 528
EVAK ......................................... 528
Flat tire ...................................... 625
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 685
Brake..................................... 688
Clutch .................................... 687
Steering................................. 689
Transfer................................. 686
Washer.................................. 559
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 591, 594
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Warning light ......................... 612
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 591
Switch ................................... 299
Wattage................................. 691
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 587
Wattage ................................ 691
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 218
Cleaning................................ 537
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 223
Seat heaters ......................... 509
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 588
Turn signal lever ................... 290
Wattage ................................ 691
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 670
Fuel filter ............................... 560
Fuel gauge ............................ 133
Fuel pump shut off system.... 609
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 657
Information ............................ 692
Refueling............................... 304
Type ...................................... 670
Warning light ......................... 612
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 149
Fuel filler door.......................... 304
Refueling............................... 304
Fuel filter .......................... 560, 612
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 609
Fuses ........................................ 578
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