2018 TOYOTA HILUX light

2704-2. Driving procedures
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Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
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2764-2. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch off.
● On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

2794-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch
to select Eco drive mode.
The “ECO MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
Eco drive mode.
■Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such
as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
Press the “PWR MODE” switch
to select power mode.
The “PWR MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
power mode.
Selecting the driving mode

2854-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch
to select Eco drive mode.
The “ECO MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
Eco drive mode.
■Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such
as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
Press the “PWR MODE” switch
to select power mode.
The “PWR MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
power mode.
Selecting the driving mode (if equipped)

2904-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed.
(Customizable features: P. 683)
Operating instructions
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Parking brake
Sets the parking brake
Fully pull the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
At this time, the parking brake indi-
cator light will come on.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the but-
ton.
At this time, the parking brake indi-
cator light will go off.
■ Parking the vehicle
 P. 239
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
 P. 607
■ Usage in winter time
 P. 403
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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

2924-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty pe A
The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel and
daytime running lights (if
equipped) (P. 296) turn
on and off automatically
(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]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Ty pe B
Vehicles without day-
time running light sys-
tem: Off.
Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
The daytime running
lights turn on. ( P. 2 9 6)
The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel and
daytime running lights (if
equipped) (P. 296) turn
on and off automatically
(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]).
The front position, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
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(if equipped)
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