2021 TOYOTA HILUX drive

5217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Under the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the cover (if
equipped).
Remove the lid.
Behind the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the glove box
( P. 514), and remove the lid.
Behind the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the glove box
( P. 514), and remove the lid.

5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Behind the cowl side panel
Remove the driver’s door scuff
plate (left-hand drive vehicles)
or the front passenger’s door
scuff plate (right-hand drive
vehicles).
Remove the nut and the cowl
side panel.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
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5277-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QRear
Stop/tail light (if equipped)
Rear turn signal light
Rear fog light (if equipped) (left-hand drive vehicles) or back-up
light (if equipped)
Rear fog light (if equipped) (right-hand drive vehicles) or back-up
light (if equipped)
License plate light
Without LED stop lightsWith LED stop lights
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5457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QOuter foot lights (if equipped)
Press the upper part of the
outside rear view mirror to tilt
the mirror face upward, and
apply protective tape to the
lower part of the mirror cover.
Insert 2 flathead screw-
drivers wrapped in protective
tape, and disconnect the tabs
behind the mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you,
disconnecting the 2 tabs at a
time.
Work carefully, ensuring that
you do not drop the mirror.
Disconnect the tab as shown
in the illustration.
Remove the upper cover and
screws.
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5548-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
Q Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

5578-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the
road is rising
O If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
O If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and ensure an escape route.
O If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.
O If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle and then open the door after waiting
for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle. When
the outside water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door
cannot be opened from the inside due to water pressure.
Q Water level exceeds the floor
When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical
equipment will get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine
stop, and the vehicle may not be able to get moving.
Q Using an emergency escape hammer*
Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle.
Laminated glass cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer*.
Tempered glass is used in the windows on this vehicle.
*: Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or aftermarket access ory manufacturer for further informa-
tion about an emergency hammer.
This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-
gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the vehicle
will be flooded or set a drift. Remain calm and follow the follow-
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5588-1. Essential information
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WARNING
QCaution while driving
Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water may
be rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well
as become flooded and set a drift, which may lead to death.

5618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing hooks. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
Before towing the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) once, and then start the engine.
4WD models: Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2.
( P. 331)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
 P. 2 3 7
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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