2020 TOYOTA HILUX 4WD

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Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
Basic code
TGN16: Models with 2TR-FE engine
GUN16: Models with 1GD-FTV engine
GUN15: Models with 2GD-FTV engine
Driving system
2: 4WD models
3: Pre Runner (2WD models)
Cab type
B: Single-cab
C: Smart-cab
D: Double-cab
Made in
N: South Africa
T: Thailand
Checking your vehicle’s model
G U N 1 2 5 – D T T H W
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1382. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 306)(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P. 367)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 310)(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 367, 383)
Tail light indicator
( P. 308)(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 295, 301)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 315)(if equipped)
“PWR MODE” indicator
( P. 295, 301)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 316)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
( P. 430)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 140)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 423)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
( P. 412)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
( P. 424)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator ( P. 413)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
( P. 424)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator ( P. 282, 285)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 398)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 367, 383)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 398)

2634-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case,
braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.

2664-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, or
on a sandy road, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), clutch, differential, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
■ Off-road driving (vehicles with type A wheel ornaments [P. 656])
When driving on muddy roads, rocky terrain or sand, or crossing rivers,
remove the wheel ornaments. Driving with the wheel ornaments installed
may cause the wheel ornaments to be damaged or even fall off.
After off-road driving with the wheel ornaments removed, remove dirt or for-
eign objects from the wheel before reinstalling the wheel ornaments.

2734-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
( P. 2 7 4 )
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long down hill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● The gross combination mass (sum of your vehicle mass plus its load and
the total trailer mass) must not exceed the following:
Single-cab models
5530 kg (12192 lb.): Pre Runner
5850 kg (12897 lb.): 4WD models
Smart-cab models
5850 kg (12897 lb.)
Double-cab models
5850 kg (12897 lb.): Models for model code destination W* except Pre
Runner for Israel and Turkey
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 ) .
● Do not use the following systems when trailer towing.
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

2744-1. Before driving
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. ( P. 688)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
When the total trailer weight is ov er 2000 kg (4409 lb.), a friction stabi-
lizer (sway control device) is required.
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing c apacity. Do not let the drawbar load
exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 688)
Important points regarding trailer loads (except for single-cab
4WD models, smart-cab 4WD models without rear seat cushion,
GUN125R-CNFSXW3 and GUN125L-CNFSXW3 model*)
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s plate or label. ( P. 6 9 1 )
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2784-1. Before driving
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. ( P. 688)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
When the total trailer weight is ov er 2000 kg (4409 lb.), a friction stabi-
lizer (sway control device) is required.
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing c apacity. Do not let the drawbar load
exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 688)
Important points regarding trailer loads (for single-cab 4WD
models, smart-cab 4WD models without rear seat cushion,
GUN125R-CNFSXW3 and GUN125L-CNFSXW3 model*)
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s plate or label. ( P. 6 9 1 )
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3024-2. Driving procedures
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■Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
5-speed transmission
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in H2 or H4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in L4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires38 (23)71 (44)114 (70)164 (101)
265/65R17 tires39 (24)72 (44)117 (72)168 (104)
205R16C tires39 (24)*1
37 (22)*273 (45)*1
69 (42)*2118 (73)*1
112 (69)*2170 (105)*1
160 (99)*2
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires15 (9)28 (17)45 (27)64 (39)
265/65R17 tires15 (9)28 (17)46 (28)65 (40)
205R16C tires15 (9)28 (17)*1
27 (16)*246 (28)*1
44 (27)*266 (41)*1
63 (39)*2