2017 TOYOTA HILUX towing

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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................232
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........236
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............238
Cargo and luggage ............251
Trailer towing (except
models for model code
destination W)..................252
Trailer towing (models for
model code destination
W) ....................................253
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........266
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........269
Automatic transmission......277
Manual transmission ..........284
Turn signal lever ................290
Parking brake.....................291
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................292
Fog light switch ..................299
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................302
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 304
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 321
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 334
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 343
Cruise control .................... 348
Rear view monitor
system............................. 352
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 363
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 373
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop).................... 377
Driving assist systems....... 387
Downhill assist control
system............................. 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 398
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 402
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 406
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 414
AUX port/USB port ............ 417
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system............................. 418
4Driving
5Audio system

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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266, 269
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 266, 269
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 603
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 603
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266, 269
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 266, 269
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 603
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 603
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4Driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 238
Cargo and luggage ............ 251
Trailer towing (except
models for model code
destination W).................. 252
Trailer towing (models for
model code destination
W) .................................... 253
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........ 266
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 269
Automatic transmission ..... 277
Manual transmission.......... 284
Turn signal lever ................ 290
Parking brake .................... 291
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 292
Fog light switch .................. 299
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 302
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 304
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 321
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 334
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 343
Cruise control..................... 348
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 352
Four-wheel drive
system ............................. 363
Rear differential
lock system ...................... 373
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop) .................... 377
Driving assist systems ....... 387
Downhill assist control
system ............................. 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 398
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 402

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■ Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine only)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-load driving.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 670)
■ Eco-friendly driving
 P. 130
■ After driving on muddy roads in poor condition (for EURO VI models*)
Check the cooling fins of the urea injector and clear away any foreign objects
or substances such as leaves or mud. If any of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*: EURO VI is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the
highway speed limit or recommended speed)Not necessary
Steep hill driving, continuous driving (race track
driving etc.), or towing a trailer or another vehicle
(models for model code destination W*)
Approximately
1 minute

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Trailer towing (except models for model
code destination W)
: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model your vehicle is.
( P. 1 1 )
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Driving
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Trailer towing (models for model code
destination W)
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible
drawbar load before towing. ( P. 663)
◆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.
: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model your vehicle is.
( P. 1 1 )
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 retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.

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570 mm (22.4 in.)
570 mm (22.4 in.)
Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
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178 mm (7.0 in.)
183 mm (7.2 in.)
183 mm (7.2 in.)
193 mm (7.6 in.)
225/70R17C tires:
379 mm (14.9 in.)
265/65R17 and 265/60R18
tires:
381 mm (15.0 in.)
373 mm (14.7 in.)
427 mm (16.8 in.)
576 mm (22.7 in.)
641 mm (25.2 in.)
1343 mm (52.9 in.)
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