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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system), wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote
control.
● The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia
and Morocco: The alarm can also
be set using the mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is
set.
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
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For safety and security
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco:
The doors are unlocked using the key
and are opened.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1663-1. Key information
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 167)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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3
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Using the master key (type C and D)
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Side doors
◆Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
While carrying the electronic
key, press the button to lock
and unlock.
After locking, check that the
door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Unlocks all the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
Locking and unlocking the doors from outside
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system
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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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Operation of each component
HILUX_OM_OM0K321E_(EE)
Tailgate
Lock with the master key or the
mechanical key
Unlock with the master key or
the mechanical key
Ty pe A
Unlock the latches and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
: If equipped
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the follow-
ing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate (vehicles with key hole)
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Opening the tailgate
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Ty pe B
Pull the handle and open the tail-
gate slowly.
The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
Release the brackets on the sup-
port stays from the lugs on both
sides as shown in the illustration.
The rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-up
loading.
Lowering the tailgate (vehicles without rear bumper)
Rear step bumper (if equipped)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
● Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ When opening or closing the tailgate
● Check the safety of the surrounding area, and be careful not to catch fin-
gers etc. in the tailgate.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the tailgate. Doing so may cause the
child’s hand, head, arm or neck to be caught in the tailgate, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● On an incline, it may be more difficult to open or close the tailgate than on
a level surface.
Also, the tailgate may suddenly open or close. Be careful not to catch fin-
gers etc. in the tailgate.
● When pulling the handle or releasing the support stays, hold and operate
them properly. Failure to do so may cause the hands etc. to be caught,
resulting in serious injury or an unexpected accident.
● Be careful when opening or closing the tailgate in windy weather, as it may
forcefully move.
● After closing the tailgate, make sure it is securely locked.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.
■ Handling of the tailgate (vehicles with rear bumper)
If the support stays are removed, the tailgate comes into contact with the
rear bumper and may be damaged.