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1061-4. Theft deterrent system
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Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off 
to indicate that the system is operating. 
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the 
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system. 
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction 
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object 
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system 
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle 
         
        
        
     
        
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1301-4. Theft deterrent system
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco 
● Unlock the doors. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco 
● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart 
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control. 
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
■ System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. 
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of 
the following: 
● Nobody is in the vehicle. 
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set. 
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 
         
        
        
     
        
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1362. Instrument cluster
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*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator light ( P. 636)
Driver’s and front  
passenger’s seat belt  
reminder light ( P. 638)
*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light  
( P. 636)
*5
(Flashes or  
illuminates) 
(if equipped)
Rear passengers’ seat  
belt reminder lights  
( P. 638)
*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock  
indicator light ( P. 636)
Low fuel level warning  
light ( P. 638)
*1
(if equipped)
Fuel system warning  
light ( P. 637)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil level  
warning light ( P. 639)
*1
(if equipped)
DPF system warning  
light ( P. 637)
*1
(if equipped)
Master warning light  
( P. 639)
*1, 4
(if equipped)
Brake Override System  
warning light ( P. 637)(if equipped)
Go to service warning  
light ( P. 639)
*1
(Flashes or  
illuminates) 
(if equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 638)
*1, 4
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel  
indicator ( P. 639)
(Yellow)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 638) Parking brake indicator  
light ( P. 639)
(if equipped)
Open door warning light  
( P. 638)(if equipped)
Low AdBlue™  level  
warning light ( P. 639) 
         
        
        
     
        
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1382. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s 
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator  
( P. 306)(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise  
control indicator  
( P. 367) 
Headlight high beam  
indicator ( P. 310)(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”  
indicator ( P. 367, 383) 
Tail light indicator  
( P. 308)(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator  
( P. 295, 301)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator  
( P. 315)(if equipped)
“PWR MODE” indicator  
( P. 295, 301)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator  
( P. 316)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control  
system indicator  
( P. 430)
*1Eco Driving Indicator  
Light ( P. 140)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 423)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator 
( P. 412)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator  
( P. 424)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel  
indicator ( P. 413)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator  
( P. 424)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating  
indicator ( P. 282, 285)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator ( P. 398)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
( P. 367, 383)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light 
( P. 398) 
         
        
        
     
        
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1542. Instrument cluster
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■Idling stop (if equipped) 
Displays the total idling stop time (engine stop time via the Stop & 
Start system) since the function was reset and the engine was 
started respectively. ( P. 417)
■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display 
Displays Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on 
acceleration. ( P. 140)
■Eco Score 
Displays the eco-driving total count to help improve the customer’s 
eco driving techniques. ( P. 157)
■Eco Saving 
Displays the fuel consumption comparison, the average fuel con- 
sumption after reset, and the cost of the consumed fuel. ( P. 158)
■Vehicle sway warning (if equipped) 
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ- 
ated with a decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the 
decrease in attention using a bar display. 
The longer the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA  (Lane  Departure Alert  with  Yaw Assist 
Function) system. The display is enabled when the operating conditions 
of the vehicle sway warning function are met. ( P. 350) 
         
        
        
     
        
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1572. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
●Eco Saving 
Select to set or change the fuel consumption comparison and 
fuel price. 
● Initialization 
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned 
to their default setting.
■ Pop-up display 
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up 
display will be temporarily display ed on the multi-information display.  
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( P. 720) 
■ Eco Score 
Driving conditions are displayed in 5 stages and divided into 3 categories: 
start, cruise and stop. Every time the vehicle is stopped, the score is dis- 
played. (Every time the vehicle is accelerated the score that was last dis- 
played is reset. Accumulative scores are not calculated.) 
Eco cruise 
Displays the eco level calculated from acceleration operation amount when 
driving the vehicle 
Eco stop
Displays the eco level calculated from time between releasing the accelera- 
tor pedal and vehicle stop 
Eco Score 
Totals the counts of the eco start, eco 
cruise and eco stop, and displays the 
result. 
Eco start
Displays the eco level calculated from 
degree of acceleration when starting
the vehicle
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1673-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever and take 
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side. 
If the key cannot be inserted in a 
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it. 
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the 
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will 
need the mechanical key. ( P. 668)
■Panic mode (if equipped) 
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant 
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 541)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the 
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with 
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple- 
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys- 
tem)
When   is pressed for longer than 
about one second, an alarm will sound 
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to 
break into or damage your vehicle. 
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 
wireless remote control. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1893-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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◆Key
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Vehicles without power door 
lock system: 
Locks the door 
Unlocks the door 
Vehicles with power door lock 
system: 
Locks all the doors 
Unlocks all the doors
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical 
key. ( P. 668)
■Operation signals 
A buzzer (if equipped) sounds and the em ergency flashers flash to indicate 
that the doors have been locked/unlocked using the smart entry & start sys-
tem or the wireless remote control. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice) 
■ Security feature 
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is 
unlocked using the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control, 
the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. 
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicles with wireless remote control and smart entry 
& start system) 
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a 
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the 
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more. 
■ If the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or the 
wireless remote control (if equipped) does not operate properly 
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Use the key to lock and unlock 
the doors. ( P. 189) 
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Use the mechanical key to lock 
and unlock the doors. ( P. 668) 
● Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 599)
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