2023 TOYOTA HILUX ECO mode

1242. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 245)(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P. 300)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 249)(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 300, 316)
Tail light indicator
( P. 247)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
( P. 363)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 254)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 355)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 255)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
( P. 356)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 126)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
( P. 356)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
( P. 344)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 330)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator ( P. 345)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 330)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator ( P. 219, 222)(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 340)
*6
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 300, 316)(if equipped)
“ECO” indicator
( P. 232, 239)

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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminating/flashing
state of the light change.
*5: The light illuminates on the center panel.
*6: The light turns to green.
(if equipped)
“PWR” indicator
( P. 232, 239)(if equipped)
Low outside
temperature indicator
( P. 129)
(if equipped)
“iMT” indicator
( P. 240)
Parking brake indicator
light ( P. 246)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 272)
*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
( P. 366)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 289)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator
( P. 57, 62)

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■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display (if equipped)
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on accel-
eration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Eco Driving Indicator Light and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display will not
operate in the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in anything other than D. (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
● The shift lever is in R. (vehicles with manual transmission)
● A paddle shift switch is operated. (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
● The vehicle is in the power mode. (if equipped) (P. 232, 239)
● Downhill assist control system is operating. (if equipped) (P. 363)
● Front-wheel drive control switch is in L4. (if equipped) (P. 330)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (81 mph) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively, or when the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
During Eco-friendly acceleration or in
Eco-friendly shift position (Eco driving),
Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively, or when the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
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Instrument cluster
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■The meters illuminate 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).
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (vehicles with multi-infor-
mation display)
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can
be adjusted individually.
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the instrument panel brightness level is set to the brightest set-
ting.
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h
[15 mph])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “--” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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If the accelerator pedal is not depressed, such as when the vehicle is driven
using cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped), the driven distance is not included in the Eco Score.
The Eco Score evaluation differs depending on the driving conditions and
environmental factors. The Eco Score may not be linked to fuel consumption.
The Eco Score will not operate in the following conditions:
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
● The shift lever is in a position other than D. (vehicles with automatic trans-
mission)
● A paddle shift switch is operated. (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
● Front-wheel drive control switch is in L4. (if equipped)
● Downhill assist control system is operating. (if equipped)
● The vehicle is in the power mode. (if equipped)
■ Eco Saving
Displays the fuel consumption comparison, the average fuel consumption
after reset, and the cost of the consumed fuel.
• The function can be reset by pressing more than 1 second when the
average fuel consumption after reset is displayed
• Use the average fuel consumption as a reference
Savings/fuel cost
Displays the possible savings if the fuel consumption comparison is set,
and displays the actual fuel cost if the fuel consumption comparison is not
set.
Use the displayed fuel cost and savings as a reference. Depending on refuel-
ing methods, driving conditions and environmental factors, the displayed fuel
cost may differ from the actual fuel cost, and in some cases, the fuel cost and
savings may not be linked to the Eco Score evaluation.
■ Eco Saving setting
The fuel price and fuel consumption comparison settings can be set in the
settings display. Use the meter control switches to select while the vehicle
is stopped and press , and select “Eco Saving” and press .
Fuel consumption comparison
Displays the set fuel consumption that
is compared with the actual fuel con-
sumption.
Average fuel consumption after reset
Displays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset.
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1483-1. Key information
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To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 600)
■Panic mode (if equipped)
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 457)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple-
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.

1553-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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The following functions can be set or canceled:
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). (Perform
step within 20 seconds.)
Press and hold the driver’s
door lock switch ( or
) for approximately 5
seconds and then release.
The switch positions corre-
sponding to the desired function
to be set are shown in the fol-
lowing table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked after the driver’s door lock switch is
released.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems (if equipped)
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door lock-
ing function
All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function
All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the engine switch off.
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FunctionDriver’s door lock
switch position
Speed linked door locking function
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function

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Operation of each component
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■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
seconds
An attempt was made to lock
the vehicle while a door was
open.
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.