2020 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan, Armenia
and Morocco)
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to or once
and then back to or .
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
When the light switch is in or :
The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
When the light switch is in AUTO:
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system).
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to or once
and then back to or .
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
■ Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.

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■ Battery-saving function
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan, Armenia
and Morocco)
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the head-
lights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and auto-
matically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light
switch is in or position when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and
automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can-
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated:
● When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is closed once and then opened
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 718)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Fog light switch
■Front fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on
: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
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■Rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns the rear fog light off.
■Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear
fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights
on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns only the rear fog light off.
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■Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with front and rear fog lights
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
Vehicles with rear fog light only
The headlights are turned on.

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Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
If equipped, wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent opera-
tion is selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Operating the wiper lever
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Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever operates the
wipers and washer.
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
And then, the headlight cleaners
will operate every five times you
pull the lever. (if equipped)
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated 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).
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

3204-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P. 715
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle