2020 TOYOTA HILUX parking brake

6498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 624)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 9 0
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 672)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
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6838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 408)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle (vehicles with TRC/A-TRC system)
Press to turn off TRC/A-TRC.
Vehicles without multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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7109-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf,
110 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20 kgf,
45 lbf)
*3: Without 205R16C tires
*4: With 205R16C tires
*1: Models made in Thailand*3
*2: With grease fitting only
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Brakes
Pedal
clearance*1
Left-hand
drive vehicles
Without
VSC
91 mm (3.6 in.)*3
92 mm (3.6 in.)*4
With VSC91 mm (3.6 in.)
Right-hand drive vehicles90 mm (3.5 in.)
Pedal free play1.0  6.0 mm
(0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel*27 9 clicks
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 or SAE J1704 or FMVSS
No.116 DOT 4
Chassis lubrication
Propeller
shafts
Front (4WD
models)
SpiderLithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
Slide
yoke*1
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium
base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
or lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2
RearSpider*2Lithium base chassis grease,
NLGI No.2

730What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 8 4 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 290)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 249)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 289)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 638)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 307)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 634, 643)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 129)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)

733Alphabetical index
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Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 597
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 526
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 398
Automatic light
control system ....................... 312
Automatic transmission .......... 293
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 298
AUX port*................................. 480
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 544
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 618
Wattage................................. 714
Battery
Battery checking ................... 578
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 672
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Warning light ......................... 634
Bluetooth®*.............................. 508
Audio system ........................ 501
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 481
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 489
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ......................... 490, 491
Wireless
communication ................... 481
Bluetooth® audio*................... 481
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 481
Deleting the call history......... 496
Making a call ......................... 503
Managing speed dials ........... 503
Managing the contacts.......... 498
Phone settings ...................... 494
Receiving a call..................... 505
Speaking on the phone ......... 503
Bottle holders .......................... 543
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 710
Override system warning
light..................................... 637
Parking brake........................ 307
Warning light ......................... 634
Brake assist ............................. 422
Break-in tips ............................. 257
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 144
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 557
Exterior ................................. 556
Interior................................... 560
Seat belts .............................. 561
CD player*................................ 455
Chains....................................... 439
Child restraint system ............... 67
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 91
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 92
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 94
Points to remember ................ 68
Riding with children................. 66
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 97
B
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

739Alphabetical index
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MP3 disc*................................. 458
Multimedia system*
Multi-information display
Cruise control ........................ 383
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 367
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function)............................. 356
Switching the display ............ 148
Trip information ..................... 148
Odometer .................................. 144
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 709
Engine oil .............................. 696
Manual transmission oil ........ 708
Transfer oil ............................ 709
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 320
Hood ..................................... 568
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 245
Adjusting and folding............. 245
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 528
Outside temperature
display .................................... 143
Overhead console.................... 544
Overheating, Engine ................ 678
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 307
Parking brake indicator
light ..................................... 639
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 339
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 343
Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 638
Personal lights ......................... 537
Switch ................................... 538
Wattage ................................ 714
Power heater ............................ 520
Power outlets ........................... 550
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 711
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 249
Operation .............................. 248
Window lock switch............... 249
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 339
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 343
Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 638
Quarter windows ..................... 252
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 367
Radiator .................................... 577
Radio*...................................... 450
Radio data system*................. 452
RDS*......................................... 452
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 408
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb .............. 618
Switch ................................... 315
Wattage ................................ 714
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Q
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

743Alphabetical index
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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 635
Brake Override system ......... 637
Brake system ........................ 634
Charging system ................... 634
DPF system .......................... 637
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 635
Four-wheel drive system ....... 636
Fuel system........................... 637
Go to service ......................... 639
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function)... 638
Low AdBlue™ ....................... 639
Low engine oil level............... 639
Low engine oil pressure ........ 634
Low fuel level ........................ 638
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 635
Master warning light .............. 639
Open door ............................. 638
Parking brake ........................ 639
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 638
Seat belt reminder light ......... 638
Slip indicator ......................... 636
SRS....................................... 635
Washer
Checking ............................... 582
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 438
Switch ................................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 556
Weights..................................... 688
Wheels ...................................... 595
Replacing wheels.................. 649
Size ....................................... 711
Window glasses....................... 248
Window lock switch ................ 249
Windows
Power windows ..................... 248
Rear window
defogger ..................... 519, 528
Washer ................................. 318
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 520, 528
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 318
Winter driving tips ................... 438
Wireless communication ........ 481
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking................. 166
Replacing the battery ............ 599
WMA disc*............................... 455
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.