2018 TOYOTA HILUX control

2654-1. Before driving
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■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.).
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying
occurred is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

2754-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 593)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. If the engine switch is pressed while the vehicle is moving, the
warning message “PUSH AND HOLD ENGINE SWITCH FOR EMER-
GENCY STOP”/“Push and hold engine switch for emergency stop” is dis-
played on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. Turning the
engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
● To restart the engine after turning off the engine while driving, shift the shift
lever to N (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and then press the engine switch.

2784-2. Driving procedures
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possi-
ble gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 280)

2814-2. Driving procedures
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■S mode
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 497). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” switch is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 280)
● When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
( P. 279)
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being
depressed.

2864-2. Driving procedures
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■Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
5-speed transmission
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in H2 or H4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in L4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires38 (23)71 (44)114 (70)164 (101)
265/65R17 tires39 (24)72 (44)117 (72)168 (104)
205R16C tires39 (24)*1
37 (22)*273 (45)*1
69 (42)*2118 (73)*1
112 (69)*2170 (105)*1
160 (99)*2
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires15 (9)28 (17)45 (27)64 (39)
265/65R17 tires15 (9)28 (17)46 (28)65 (40)
205R16C tires15 (9)28 (17)*1
27 (16)*246 (28)*1
44 (27)*266 (41)*1
63 (39)*2

2874-2. Driving procedures
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6-speed transmission
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in H2 or H4):
km/h (mph)
Maximum speed
Shift position12345
205R16C tires34 (21)67 (41)113
(70)
163
(101)
170
(105)
225/70R17C tires35 (21)69 (42)116
(72)
167
(103)
170
(105)
265/65R17, 265/60R18
tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
170
(105)
170
(105)

2884-2. Driving procedures
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4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in L4):
km/h (mph)
Pre Runner:
km/h (mph)
Maximum speed
Shift position 1 2 3 4 5
205R16C tires13 (8)26 (16)44 (27)64 (39)82 (50)
225/70R17C tires14 (8)27 (16)45 (27)65 (40)84 (52)
265/65R17 tires14 (8)27 (16)46 (28)67 (41)86 (53)
265/60R18 tires14 (8)28 (17)46 (28)67 (41)86 (53)
Maximum speed
Shift position12345
225/70R17C tires35 (21)69 (42)116
(72)
167
(103)
175
(108)
265/60R18 tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
171
(106)
175
(108)
265/65R17 tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
170
(105)
175
(108)

2894-2. Driving procedures
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■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 497). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed transmission)
A buzzer will sound to alert the driver if the shift lever is shifted to the R posi-
tion.