2021 TOYOTA HILUX engine

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 555
If the vehicle is
submerged or water on
the road is rising .............. 557
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 559
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 564
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................. 565
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 566
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the engine will not
start.................................. 598
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 604
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 610
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 614
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 615

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.

5558-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system:
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
Vehicles with smart entry &
start system:
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or
more
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5568-1. Essential information
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WARNING
QIf the engine has to be turned off while driving
O Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
O Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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-
ing.

5598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
O The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
O The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

5608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When using a flatbed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of the flatbed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system).
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flatbed truck

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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