2021 TOYOTA HILUX START ENTRY

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QLocking the rear differential
The following systems do not operate w hen the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator (if
equipped) and “TRC OFF” indicator (if equipped) to be on or for “TRC turned
off” to be displayed on the multi-information display (if equipped) at this time.
•ABS
• Brake assist (if equipped)
• VSC (if equipped)
• TRC/A-TRC (if equipped)
• Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
• Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
• Downhill assist control (if equipped)
Q Unlocking the rear differential
If the rear differential lock indicator still flashes even after unlocking the rear
differential, check the safety of the surrounding area and slightly turn the
steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is in motion.
Q Automatic system cancelation of the rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock is also unlocked in any of the following situations:
O The front-wheel drive control switch is turned to H2 or H4 (4WD models)
O The engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or A CCESSORY or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system)
Q After unlocking the rear differential
Check that the indicator goes off.
WARNING
Q To avoid an accident
Failure to observe the following precautions may result in an accident.
O Do not use the rear differential lock system except when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged surface. Large steering effort
and careful cornering control will be required.
O Do not lock the rear differential until the wheels have stopped spinning.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the dif-
ferential lock is engaged, resulting in an accident. This may also lead to
possible damage to rear differential lock component parts.
O Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is locked.
O Do not keep driving with the rear differential lock switch on.

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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

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When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the
vehicle is on an incline, when the brake pedal is released, brake force
is temporarily maintained to prevent the vehicle from rolling back-
wards before the engine is restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automat-
ically canceled.
O This function operates on flat surfaces as well as steep inclines.
O Sound may be generated from the brake system, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
O Brake pedal response may change and vibration may occur, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
Q Points for use
O If the engine switch is pressed when the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the engine will not be able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal
engine starting procedure. ( P. 220, 223)
O When the engine is being restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power
outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
O Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
O When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of time, turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position*1 or off*2 to stop the engine completely.
O When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel
may temporarily feel heavy.
O 4WD models only: While driving in L4 mode, it is recommended that the
Stop & Start system be canceled because the system may not operate prop-
erly.
*1: Vehicles without smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Hill-start assist control (vehicles with automatic transmission)

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O When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine will be
restarted automatically if any of the following conditions are met:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive
the vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on. (vehicles without manual air
conditioning system)
• is turned on. (vehicles without manual air conditioning system)
• The shift lever is shifted from D or P. (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
• The shift lever is shifted from P. (When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system when the shift lever is in P.) (vehicles with automatic trans-
mission)
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The driving mode is changed from normal or Eco drive mode to another
mode. (if equipped)
• The rear differential is locked. (if equipped)
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed. (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
O When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine may
restart automatically in the following situations:
(To enable the engine to be stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive
the vehicle.)
• When the brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• When the air conditioning system is being used.
• When a switch of the air conditioning system is operated ( , etc.).
• If the battery charge becomes low.
Q When the hood is opened
O If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal
engine starting procedure. ( P. 220, 223)
O If the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the Stop
& Start system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position*1 or off*2, wait 30 seconds or more, and then start the
engine.
*1: Vehicles without smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with smart entry & start system

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Q Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the
multi-information display.
O When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails/Actions
“Press Brake
Harder to
Activate”
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The brake pedal is not depressed enough.
 If the brake pedal is depressed further, the
system will operate.
“Non-Dedi-
cated Battery”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start sys-
tem may have been installed.
 The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
“Battery
Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
 Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to
prioritize charging of the battery, but if the
engine is operated for a short while,
engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as
when the battery is undergoing a periodic
recharge, for a while after the battery terminals
have been disconnected and reconnected, for
a while after the battery has been replaced,
etc.
 After a refresh charge for up to an hour
completes, the system can be operated.
• The engine may have been started with the
hood opened.
 Close the hood, turn the engine switch to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), wait 30
seconds or more, and then start the
engine.
If the message is displayed continuously (60
minutes or more), the battery may have deterio-
rated. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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Q When the buzzer sounds (vehicles with automatic transmission)
If the driver’s door is opened when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system and the shift lever is in D, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start
system indicator will flash. To stop the buzzer, close the driver’s door.
Q The Stop & Start system protection function
O When the volume of the audio system is excessively high, sound output
from the audio system may suddenly be cut off in order to reduce battery
consumption. To prevent the audio system from being cut off, keep the vol-
ume of audio system at a moderate level. If the audio system has been cut
off, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position*1 or off*2, wait for 3 sec-
onds or more and then turn it to the “ACC” position*1 or ACCESSORY
mode*2 or the “ON” position*1 or IGNITION ON mode*2 to re-enable the
audio system.
O The audio system may not be activated if the battery terminals are discon-
nected and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position*1 or off*2 and then repeat the following operation twice to
activate the audio system normally.
• Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position*1 or IGNITION ON mode*2
and then to the “LOCK” position*1 or off*2.
*1: Vehicles without smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Q Replacing the battery
 P. 607
Q If the Stop & Start cancel indicator flashes continuously
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Q If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed 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.

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Q Automatic reactivation of TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control
systems
After turning the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, the
systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations:
O When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
O If only the TRC/A-TRC system is turned off (P. 357), the TRC/A-TRC will
turn on when vehicle speed increases.
If the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off
( P. 359), automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed
increases.
Q Operating conditions of the hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are me t, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
O Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline)
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than
R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in R
when starting off backward on an upward incline.
O The vehicle is stopped
O The accelerator pedal is not depressed
O The parking brake is not engaged
Q Automatic system cancelation of the hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
O Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is shifted to P or N
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than
R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
O The accelerator pedal is depressed
O The parking brake is engaged
O 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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Q System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
O The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
“DAC” switch is pressed.
O The slip indicator comes on.
WARNING
QWhen using downhill assist control system
O Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assist control system. This function
does not extend the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always thoroughly
check the road conditions, and drive safely.
O Vehicles with manual transmission: Drive in a low gear. Driving in a high
gear when using downhill assist control system may cause the engine to
stall, which may lose the brake effectiveness and lock the tires, resulting in
an accident.
O Vehicles with manual transmission: On a steep slope, use the engine brak-
ing efficiently. If the vehicle is driven in N or with the clutch pedal
depressed on a steep slope, the load on the brake increases and con-
trolling the vehicle speed may be impossible, resulting in an accident.
Q The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead
to an accident causing death or serious injury
O Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
O Icy surface
O Unpaved roads