Page 225 of 798

223
4
4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
HILUX_OM_OM0K513E_(EE)
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smar t entr y & start system)
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
1
2
3
4
Page 226 of 798
2244-2. Driving procedures
HILUX_OM_OM0K513E_(EE)
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
1
2
3
4
Page 235 of 798
2334-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
HILUX_OM_OM0K513E_(EE)
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help
achieve low fuel consumption
during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
Press the “ECO” switch to select
Eco drive mode. The “ECO”
indicator will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
Eco drive mode, and then the
driving mode changes to normal
mode for normal driving.
Power mode
Use when high levels of
response and feeling are desir-
able, such as when driving in
mountainous regions or when
overtaking.
Press the “PWR” switch to select power mode. The “PWR” indicator will
come on.
Press the switch again to cancel power mode, and then the driving
mode changes to normal mode for normal driving.
The driving modes cannot be selected when the front-wheel drive
control switch is in L4. (if equipped)
Selecting the driving mode
1
2
Page 239 of 798