2021 TOYOTA HILUX START ENTRY

2284-2. Driving procedures
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Q Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
Q When the steering lock cannot be released
Q Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
Q If “Smart Entry & Start System malfunction See owner’s manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
Q If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 516
Q If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
 P. 600
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P
(except manual transmission). Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

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Automatic transmission
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever

2364-2. Driving procedures
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Q S mode
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
Q Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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” switch 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 When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control acti-
vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
O While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 235)
O When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
( P. 233)
Q Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) (vehicles with VSC sys-
tem)
 P. 195
Q Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being
depressed.

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Q If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
Q If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliabl e repairer immediately.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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2464-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Q Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Q If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Q If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
Q To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
Q Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed.
(Customizable features: P. 646)
Operating instructions
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2484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:
Ty pe A
The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (if equipped) (P.
252) turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
engine switch is in the
“ON” position [vehicles
without smart entry &
start system] or IGNI-
TION ON mode [vehicles
with smart entry & start
system]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2494-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty pe B
Off.
The headlights, front
position, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on and
off automatically (when
the engine switch is in
the “ON” position [vehi-
cles without smart entry
& start system] or IGNI-
TION ON mode [vehi-
cles with smart entry &
start system]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
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(if equipped)
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2524-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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This system allows the headlights and front position lights to be turned
on for 30 seconds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system).
Pull the lever toward you and
release it with the light switch is in
or after turning the
engine switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system).
Pull the lever toward you and
release it again to turn off the
lights.
Q Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in . (Illuminate
brighter than the front position lights.) The daytime running light system is not
designed for use at night.
Q Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Extended Headlight Lighting system (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.