2021 TOYOTA HILUX drive

5628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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QWhile towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q When towing the vehicle
Q While towing
O When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The towing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
O Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates:
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel
engine)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*1 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)*1, 2 (if equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Slip indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system (if equipped);
• Trailer sway control system (if equipped);
• The TRC/A-TRC system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system (if equipped);
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); or
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
The light will flash when any of the above systems other
than the hill-start assist control system are operating.
(Flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (warning buzzer)*4 (if
equipped)
Indicates that the differential oil temperature is too high
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer sounds.
 Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and
reduce the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in a safe
place. ( P. 331)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer does not
sound.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes)
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
when the light flashes rapidly.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Yellow)
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 294)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*1, 7 (if
equipped)
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors are closed.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten his/her
seat belt
 Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*9 (if equipped)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 12.0 L (3.2 gal.,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Low engine oil level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that engine oil level is low (This warning light
may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move
the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
 Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec-
essary.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Master warning light (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 575
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 346)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Parking brake indicator light (warning buzzer)*11
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
 Release the parking brake.
Low AdBlue™ level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that AdBlue™ level is low
 Have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(Flashes)
AUTO LSD indicator (if equipped)
Indicate that the system is temporarily unavailable, due to
the brake system overheats.
 P. 368
Go to service warning light (warning buzzer) (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the electronic engine control
system or electronic throttle control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Vehicles with multi-information display: a indicator is displayed on the
multi-information display.
*2: The buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*3: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*4: The buzzer sounds when the differential oil temperature is too high and
turning the front-wheel drive control switch to H2 is required.
*5: The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*6: The light turns to yellow.
*7: The open door warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches or exceeds a
speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*8: The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*9: Models made in South Africa*10, and models made in Thailand*10 with
rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Models made in Thailand*10 without rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
*10: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*11: The parking brake engaged warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a
speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.

5748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
QIf a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Q If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
Q If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QWarning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
Q If a message about an operation is shown
O If a message about an operation of the engine switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the engine switch is shown when the incor-
rect procedure for starting the engine is performed or the engine switch is
operated incorrectly. Follow the instructions shown on the multi-information
display to operate the engine switch again.
O If a message about a shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may
be shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruc-
tion of the message and shift the shift lever.
O If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning
light, and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.
Q If is shown
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Q If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 195)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Q If “Windshield washer fluid low” is shown
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 4 9 8 )