2021 TOYOTA HILUX automatic transmission

2384-2. Driving procedures
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Q Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
Q If the warning message is displayed
When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Q AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to S cancels the function.)
If the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning message is displayed
while driving, make sure to return to D
position driving and reduce speed by eas-
ing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever
to P and let the engine idle until the warn-
ing message goes out.
WARNING
Q When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
Q To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

2444-2. Driving procedures
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Q Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 446). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
Q Deactivation of the driving mode
O Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO” button is pressed, even
if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
O Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
O Driving mode will be canceled if the transfer mode is shifted to L4 while the
driving mode is in other than normal mode. (if equipped)
Q Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed transmission)
A buzzer will sound to alert the driver if the shift lever is shifted to the R posi-
tion.
Q Operation of iMT
O When the clutch pedal is depressed and the shift lever is moved to a posi-
tion, iMT controls the engine speed to be optimal for changing the shift posi-
tion. However, iMT stops operating before the shift position is changed if the
clutch pedal is not released for a while, and the engine speed cannot be
controlled. To operate iMT again, depress the clutch pedal and operate the
shift lever.
O The engine speed may be increased when the clutch pedal is depressed,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
Q When iMT does not operate
In the following situations, iMT may not operate. However, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
O The shift lever is not operated for a long time after the clutch pedal is
depressed.
O The vehicle moves for a while after the shift lever is shifted to N and the
clutch pedal is released, and then the clutch pedal is depressed and the
shift lever is moved to a position.
O The clutch pedal is not completely released and depressed again.
O The clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Q If the warning message for iMT is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
iMT may be malfunctioning and the function is disabled. Have the vehicle
inspected at any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

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QDynamic radar cruise control can be set when
O The shift lever is in D. (Vehicles with automatic transmission)
O The shift lever is in range 2nd or higher. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O Depending on the control mode, this item can be set at the following
speeds.
• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode: Approximately 30 km/h (20
mph) or more
• Constant speed control mode: Approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) or more
Q Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
Q Shift position selection (vehicles with manual transmission)
Select a shift position according to the vehicle speed. If the engine speed is
too high or too low, control may be automatically canceled.
Q Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations.
O Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
O VSC is activated.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time.
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off.
O The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
O When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support sys-
tem operates. (For example: Pre-Coll ision System, Drive-Start Control)
O When the shift lever is in N or the clutch pedal is depressed for a certain
amount of time or more. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any
reasons other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

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Q Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
O Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the set vehicle speed.
O Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
O VSC is activated.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time.
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off.
O When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support sys-
tem operates. (For example: Pre-Coll ision System, Drive-Start Control)
O When the shift lever is in N or the clutch pedal is depressed for a certain
amount of time or more. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Q The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Road Sign Assist may not oper-
ate properly when
As the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Road Sign Assist may not oper-
ate properly in conditions in which RSA may not operate or detect correctly
( P. 299), when using this function, make sure to check the speed limit
sign displayed.
In the following situations, the set speed may not be changed to the recog-
nized speed limit by pushing the lever up or down.
O If speed limit information is not available
O When the recognized speed limit is the same as the set speed
O When the recognized speed limit is outside of the speed range that the
dynamic radar cruise control system can operate
Q Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may
change, but these are not malfunctions.
Q Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 271, 575)

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QCruise control can be set when
O The shift lever is in D or shifted to range 4 or higher of S. (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission)
O Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles
with paddle shift switches)
O Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
Q Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
O The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
O Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
Q Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations:
O Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
O Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
O VSC is activated. (if equipped)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time. (if equipped)
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off. (if equipped)
Q If the cruise control indicator turns to yellow (vehicles without multi-
information display) or “Cruise Cont rol Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
shown on the multi-information displ ay (vehicles with multi-information
display)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

3344-5. Using the driving support systems
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QShifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Keep the shift lever in N until
switching the transfer mode is
completed (indicator on).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the shift lever is in
other than N.
Push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to
L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4 and try
steps and again.
If the shift lever is shifted to other than N while the low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately
shift the shift lever to N and wait until switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
0 km/h (0 mph)
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2
(Flashes)
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Stop & Star t system
QStopping the engine
Vehicles with automatic transmission
While driving with the D shift
position selected, depress
the brake pedal and stop the
vehicle. The engine will stop
automatically.
When the engine stops, the
Stop & Start indicator will illu-
minate.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal and depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
Move the shift lever to N and
release the clutch pedal. The
engine will stop automati-
cally.
When the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system,
the Stop & Start indicator will
illuminate.
: If equipped
The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according
to brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission) or clutch
pedal (vehicles with manual transmission) or shift lever opera-
tion when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, inter-
section, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise
pollution caused by the engine idling.
Stop & Start system operation
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QRestarting the engine
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Release the brake pedal. The engine will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
Vehicles with manual transmission
With the shift lever in N, depress the clutch pedal. The engine will
start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to disable the Stop & Start
system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator
will illuminate.
Pressing the switch again will
enable the Stop & Start system and
the Stop & Start cancel indicator
will turn off.
QAutomatic enabling of the Stop & Start system
If the Stop & Start system is disabled using the Stop & Start cancel
switch, it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position*1 or off*2 and then the engine is
started.
*1: Vehicles without smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Disabling the Stop & Start system