2023 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual

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● When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start
system
“Preparing to
Operate”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude
area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
 When the brake booster vacuum reaches a
predetermined level, the system will be
enabled.
“For Climate
Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used
when the ambient temperature is high or low.
 If the difference between the set tempera-
ture and cabin temperature is small, the
system will be enabled.
• is on.
• The power heater is on.
MessageDetails/Actions
MessageDetails/Actions
“Preparing to
Operate”
The brake pedal has been depressed further or
pumped.
 The system will be enabled after the
engine runs and the brake booster vacuum
reaches a predetermined level.
“For Climate
Control”
• The air conditioning system has been turned
on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
• The power heater has been turned on.
“Battery
Charging”
The battery charge may be low.
 The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short
while allows the system to recover.

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■ 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.
■ The Stop & Start system protection function
● 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.
● 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
■ Replacing the battery
 P. 607
■ 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.
■ 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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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
Make sure to disable the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is in a poorly
ventilated area.
If not disabled, the engine may be automatically restarted unexpectedly,
causing exhaust gases to collect and enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
● Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).
An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function.
● Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary,
while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop &
Start indicator is on).
■ Off-road driving precaution
When driving off-road, such as driving through water, press the Stop & Start
cancel switch to disable the Stop & Start system. Failure to do so may
cause the engine to be unable to restart.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not
operate correctly. Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light flashes.
● Even though the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
● Even though the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning light is illu-
minated or the interior light is illuminated when the interior light switch is in
the door position.
● Even though the driver’s door is open, the open door warning light does
not illuminate or the interior light does not illuminate when the interior light
switch is in the door position.
■ If the engine stalls (vehicles with manual transmission)
If the Stop & Start system is enabled and the clutch pedal is depressed
quickly, the engine may restart.

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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist (if equipped)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
◆TRC (Traction Control) for Pre Runner and H2 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and pr event the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆A-TRC (Active Traction Control) for H4 and L4 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the four wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on
an uphill
◆Emergency brake signal (if equipped)
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers automati-
cally flash to alert the vehicle behind.
To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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◆Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pres-
sure for individual wheels and reducing driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC
is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
The slip indicator will flash while
the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operat-
ing.
When the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are
operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC/A-TRC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to
turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
Vehicles without AUTO LSD system (without multi-information dis-
play)
To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release
.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light will
come on.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
Vehicles without AUTO LSD system (with multi-information display)
To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release
.
“TRC turned off” will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
Disabling the TRC/A-TRC systems

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Vehicles with AUTO LSD system
To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release
. (The AUTO LSD system
turns on.*1)
The “AUTO LSD” and VSC OFF
indicators will come on.*2
Press again to turn the system
back on.
*1: Pre Runner and in 2WD mode on 4WD models only
*2: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-
collision braking will also be disabled until the vehicle reaches a certain
speed. The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be
shown on the multi-information display. (if equipped) ( P. 282)

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■Turning off TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems
Vehicles without multi-information display
To turn the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, press
and hold for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will come on.*
Press again to turn the system back on.
Vehicles with multi-information display
To turn the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, press
and hold for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC turned off” will be
shown on the multi-information display.*
Press again to turn the system back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-
collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on
and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 282)
■ When “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on or the message is displayed
on the multi-information display sh owing that TRC/A-TRC has been dis-
abled even if has not been pressed
TRC, A-TRC and downhill assist control is temporary deactivated. If the indi-
cator light continues to remain on or the information continues to show, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer
Sway Control, TRC, A-TRC and the hill-start assist control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.