2023 TOYOTA HILUX differential

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Vehicles with multi-information display: a indicator is displayed on the
multi-information display.
*2: The buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*3: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*4: The buzzer sounds when the differential oil temperature is too high and
turning the front-wheel drive control switch to H2 is required.
*5: The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*6: The light turns to yellow.
*7: The open door warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches or exceeds a
speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*8: The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*9: Models made in South Africa*10, and models made in Thailand*10 with
rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Models made in Thailand*10 without rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
*10: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*11: The parking brake engaged warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a
speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ If “Oil maintenance required soon” is shown
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 491)
For Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Mon-
tenegro, Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change
system. Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “Oil maintenance required” is shown
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 491)
For Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Mon-
tenegro, Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change
system. Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “Differential oil temp high Shift to 2WD mode Cooling time required” or
“Differential oil temp high Co oling time required” is shown
The differential oil temperature is too high.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and reduce the vehicle speed
or stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 330)
■ If “Engine oil level low Add or replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. (This warning message may be displayed if the
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check
to see if the message goes off.)
Check the level of the engine oil and add or replace oil if necessary.
( P. 479)
■ If “Power turned off to save battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■ If “DPF full Manual regeneration required See owner’s manual” is shown
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated. ( P. 370)
■ If “DPF regeneration in progress” is shown
Regeneration is being automatically carried out by the DPF system.
( P. 369)

6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with rear differential lock system: Lock the rear differential.
( P. 340)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic transmission)
or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*2: Models made in Thailand*4
*3: Models made in South Africa*4
*4: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*5: With rear drum brake
*6: With rear disc brake
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front
(4WD
models)
Without A.D.D.1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D.1.60 L (1.69 qt., 1.41 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differ-
ential lock system
3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)*2
3.75 L (3.96 qt., 3.30 Imp.qt.)*3
With rear differential
lock system
3.60 L (3.80 qt., 3.17 Imp.qt.)*5
5.14 L (5.43 qt., 4.52 Imp.qt.)*2, 6
5.20 L (5.50 qt., 4.58 Imp.qt.)*3, 6
Oil type*1 and oil viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent

663Alphabetical index
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AUTO LSD ................................ 366
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 514
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Automatic disconnecting
differential .............................. 330
Automatic light
control system ....................... 251
Automatic transmission .......... 230
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 236
AUX port ................................... 407
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 460
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 542, 549
Wattage................................. 643
Battery
Battery checking ................... 494
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 604
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 373
Warning light ......................... 566
Bluetooth®*.............................. 430
Audio system ........................ 424
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............. 408
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth® device ............... 415
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 415
Wireless communication ....... 408
Bluetooth® audio*................... 408
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 408
Deleting the call history......... 420
Making a call ......................... 426
Managing the contacts.......... 419
Phone settings ...................... 419
Receiving a call..................... 427
Speaking on the phone ......... 426
Bottle holders .......................... 459
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 638
Override system warning
light..................................... 569
Parking brake........................ 246
Warning light ......................... 566
Brake assist ............................. 354
Break-in tips ............................. 194
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................. 130
Care
Exterior ................................. 472
Interior................................... 476
Seat belts .............................. 477
Wheels .................................. 473
CD player .................................. 387
Chains....................................... 374
Child restraint system ............... 65
Child restraint system
installation method ............... 87
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 88
Fixed with an ISOFIX lower
anchorage ............................ 90
Points to remember ................ 66
Riding with children................. 64
Using a top tether
anchorage ............................ 93
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.

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Child safety ................................ 64
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 497, 608
Child restraint system ............. 65
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 88, 91
Power window lock
switch.................................. 184
Power window precautions ... 186
Rear door child-protectors .... 154
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 518
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 450
Child-protectors ....................... 154
Cleaning............................ 472, 476
Exterior.................................. 472
Interior ................................... 476
Seat belts .............................. 477
Wheels .................................. 473
Clock ......................................... 465
Clutch........................................ 638
Coat hooks ............................... 469
Condenser ................................ 493
Console box ............................. 457
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 610
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 316
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 300
Cup holders .............................. 458
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45
DAC ........................................... 363
Daytime running light
system .................................... 251
Deck hooks .............................. 463
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 435, 444
Rear window ................. 435, 444
Windshield .................... 435, 443
Differential
Oil ......................................... 637
Dimension ................................ 620
Display
Cruise control........................ 316
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 300
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ............................ 289
Multi-information display ....... 133
Trip information ..................... 135
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 482
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 183
Door lock............................... 151
Open door warning light........ 570
Outside rear view mirrors...... 180
Rear door child-protectors .... 154
Side doors............................. 151
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 363
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 368
Warning message ................. 578
Drive-Start Control .................. 193
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 570
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MP3 disc ................................... 389
Multi-information display
Cruise control ........................ 316
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 300
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function)............................. 289
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 273
Trip information ..................... 135
Multimedia system*
Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 129
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 637
Engine oil .............................. 628
Manual transmission oil ........ 636
Transfer oil ............................ 637
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 260
Hood ..................................... 484
Outer foot lights
Location ................................ 453
Replacing light bulbs ............. 545
Wattage................................. 643
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 180
Adjusting and folding............. 180
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 444
Outside temperature
display .................................... 129
Overhead console.................... 460
Overheating, Engine ................ 610
Paddle shift switches .............. 233
Parking assist sensor
(Toyota parking
assist-sensor) ........................ 320
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 246
Parking brake indicator
light..................................... 571
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 272
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 276
Function ................................ 273
Warning light ......................... 569
Warning message ................. 579
Personal lights ......................... 453
Switch ................................... 454
Wattage ................................ 643
Power heater .................... 436, 444
Power outlets ........................... 466
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 639
Warning light ......................... 567
Power windows
Jam protection function......... 184
Operation .............................. 183
Window lock switch............... 184
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 272
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 276
Function ................................ 273
Warning light ......................... 569
Warning message ................. 579
Quarter windows ..................... 187
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.

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Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 300
Radiator .................................... 493
Radio ......................................... 384
Radio data system ................... 385
RDS ........................................... 385
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 340
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulb....... 542, 549
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 643
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 570
Rear seat
Removing the rear seat
cushions ............................. 170
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 170
Rear step bumper .................... 159
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wattage................................. 643
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 180
Rear window defogger .... 435, 444
Refueling .................................. 260
Capacity ................................ 627
Fuel types ............................. 627
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 260
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 516
Fuses .................................... 520
Light bulbs ............................ 525
Tires ...................................... 581
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 516
Reset the maintenance data ... 491
Road Sign Assist ..................... 294
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 294
Seat belts.................................... 40
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining the
seat belt .............................. 477
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 38
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 43
Reminder light and
buzzer................................. 570
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 42
SRS warning light ................. 567
Seat heaters ............................. 450
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