2020 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

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

6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Single-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
behind the seat.
Smart-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
under the lid.
Double-cab models
The jack and tools are stored
under the bottom cushion.
Location of the jack and tools

6518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
● Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
● Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
● Make sure the tire jack can be moved properly.
● Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the correct jack up point.
● Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
● When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
● Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle may be injured.
■ Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the exten-
sion parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
● Do not continue jacking up once the yel-
low caution line has appeared.Ye l l o w
caution line

6528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Single-cab models
Unhook the strap and take out
the tool bag.
Take out the jack.
For loosening
For tightening
Taking out the jack and tool bag
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2
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6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Smart-cab models
Vehicles with rear seat cushions:Remove the rear seat cushions.
( P. 236)
Pull the tag and open the lid.
Unhook the strap and take out
the tool bag.
Take out the jack.
For loosening
For tightening
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2
3
4
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2

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Double-cab models
Tumbling the bottom cushion ( P. 236)
Open the lid.
Take out the tool bag.
Take out the jack.
For loosening
For tightening
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2
3
4
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2

6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Assemble the jack handle end,
jack handle extensions and
wheel nut wrench.
To assemble the jack handle
extension and wheel nut wrench,
push in the projection on the jack
handle extension.
Insert the jack handle end into
the lowering screw.
Lower the spare tire completely
to the ground.
Remove the holding bracket
and pull out the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Chock the tires.
Remove the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel
nut wrench as shown.
To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wheel nut wrench
and the wheel ornament.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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Ty pe AType B