2020 TOYOTA HILUX engine

5877-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Refilling AdBlue™ by yourself in an emergency
When the engine cannot be restarted due to the depletion of
AdBlue™, adding approximately 5.0 L (5.3 qt., 4.4 Imp.qt.) or more
(vehicles without water-cooled intercooler), or approximately 9.0 L
(9.5 qt., 7.9 Imp.qt.) or more (vehicles with water-cooled inter-
cooler) of AdBlue™ will allow the engine to be started again. Per-
form the following procedures to refill AdBlue™. (The AdBlue™
tank has a capacity of 13.8 L [14.6 qt., 12.1 Imp.qt.].)
Refilling with the refilling equipment
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. ( P. 568)
Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Insert the nozzle and refill
AdBlue™.
Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Turn the cap until you hear a
click.
Check that the engine starts.
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Refilling with the bottle
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. ( P. 568)
Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Insert a bottle of AdBlue™
and fully tighten it.
Push down on the bottle.
AdBlue™ will begin to be
refilled. Refill AdBlue™ slowly
so that it does not spill. Do not
remove the bottle until it is
empty.
Check that no AdBlue™
remains in the bottle, and
then remove it.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 until approx-
imately 5.0 L (5.3 qt., 4.4
Imp.qt.) or more (vehicles with-
out water-cooled intercooler), or
approximately 9.0 L (9.5 qt., 7.9
Imp.qt.) or more (vehicles with
water-cooled intercooler) of
AdBlue™ have been refilled.
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Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Turn the cap until you hear a
click.
Check that the engine starts.
The way of refilling may differ from those shown in the illustration.
■ When refilling AdBlue™
After refilling AdBlue™, the engine may take a few seconds longer than nor-
mal to start.
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NOTICE
■ When refilling AdBlue™
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle parts, paint, etc.
● Do not use urea solution other than AdBlue™.
● If AdBlue™ comes into contact with any painted surfaces on the vehicle,
immediately wash the affected areas with water.
● If AdBlue™ is spilled inside the engine compartment, immediately wipe it
with a wet cloth.
■ When refilling AdBlue™ with the refilling equipment
Observe the following precautions to prevent AdBlue™ overflowing from the
AdBlue™ tank:
● Securely insert the nozzle into the AdBlue™ filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the AdBlue™ tank.
■ When storing AdBlue™ containers
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle parts, paint, etc., and
changes in the chemical compounds of AdBlue™ may cause unpleasant
odors.
● Do not leave AdBlue™ containers inside the vehicle.
● Tightly seal AdBlue™ containers and store them in a cool, dry location
with good ventilation and no exposure to direct sunlight.
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5977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Turn the
claws as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Pull out the claws.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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6027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
In the engine compartment
Push the tab in and pull the lock
release, and lift the lid off.
Under the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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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

6248-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■ Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

6258-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system:
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system:
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or
more
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