2020 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................16
How to search ..............................17
Pictorial index ...............................18
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................38
For safe driving ....................40
Seat belts .............................42
SRS airbags.........................47
Exhaust gas precautions .....58
1-2. Child safety
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..........59
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................64
Riding with children..............66
Child restraint systems ........67
1-3. Emergency assistance
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......100
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................105
Alarm .................................129
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators.................. 134
Gauges and meters........... 142
Multi-information display
(Type A) .......................... 147
Multi-information display
(Type B) .......................... 151
Fuel consumption
information ...................... 160
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 164
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 188
Access panels (smart-cab
models only).................... 194
Tailgate ............................. 195
Smart entry & start
system............................. 198
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 234
Rear seats ......................... 236
Head restraints .................. 239
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 242
Inside rear view mirror....... 244
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 245
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2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................248
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........252
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............254
Cargo and luggage ............267
Trailer towing (without
towing hitch) ....................268
Trailer towing (with towing
hitch) ................................269
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........282
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........285
Automatic transmission......293
Manual transmission ..........300
Turn signal lever ................306
Parking brake.....................307
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................308
Fog light switch ..................315
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................318
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 320
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 325
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 339
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ......................... 350
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 361
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 367
Cruise control .................... 383
Rear view monitor
system............................. 387
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 398
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 408
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop).................... 412
Driving assist systems....... 422
Downhill assist control
system............................. 430
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 433
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 438
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 442
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 444
AUX port/USB port ............ 447
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5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................448
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation .................450
5-4. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation ...........455
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ...........465
Listening USB memory
device ..............................473
Using the AUX port ............480
5-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
Bluetooth® audio/phone .....481
Using the steering
wheel switches ................486
Registering a Bluetooth®
device ..............................487
5-7. “SETUP” menu
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“Bluetooth*” menu) .........488
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“TEL” or “PHONE”
menu) ..............................494
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player ...............................501
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Making a phone call ...........503
Receiving a phone call.......505
Speaking on the phone ......506
5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®.........................508
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system............................. 518
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 526
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters .................... 535
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 537
• Personal/interior light
main switch ................... 538
• Personal/interior
lights ............................. 538
• Interior light ................... 538
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 540
• Glove box ...................... 541
• Console box .................. 541
• Cup holders .................. 542
• Bottle holders ................ 543
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 544
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 547
*: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........548
• Sun visors ......................548
• Vanity mirror ..................548
• Clock .............................549
• Power outlets .................550
• Grocery bag hooks ........552
• Coat hooks ....................553
• Armrest ..........................553
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........560
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................563
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................566
Hood ..................................568
Engine compartment..........570
Tires ...................................590
Tire inflation pressure ........593
Wheels ...............................595
Air conditioning filter ..........597
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......599
Checking and
replacing fuses ................602
Light bulbs .........................607
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 624
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 627
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 632
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 633
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 634
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 643
If you have a flat tire .......... 649
If the engine will not
start ................................. 666
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 668
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 672
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 678
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 682
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 683
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...........686
Fuel information .................715
9-2. Customization
Customizable features .......718
9-3. Initialization
Item to initialize ..................726
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .....................728
Alphabetical index ......................732
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with multimedia system, refer to the “Navigation and
multimedia system Owner’s manual” for information regarding the
equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Hands-free system (for cellu-
lar phone)
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
For Eurasian Economic Union: The information on the procedure for the safe
use of the vehicle and its systems, presented on the manufacturer’s labels on
the body in English, is intended only for service workers.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently avai lable on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any liability or guar-
antee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products,
nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage
or performance problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Toyota spare
parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
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