2023 TOYOTA HILUX ad blue

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Maintenance and care
■Refilling AdBlue™ by yourself in an emergency
When the engine cannot be restarted due to the depletion of
AdBlue™, adding approximately 11.0 L (11.6 qt., 9.7 Imp.qt.) or
more of AdBlue™ will allow the engine to be started again. Perform
the following procedures to refill AdBlue™. (The AdBlue™ tank has
a capacity of 17.0 L [18.0 qt., 15.0 Imp.qt.].)
Refilling with the refilling equipment
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. ( P. 484)
Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Insert the nozzle and refill
AdBlue™.
Refill AdBlue™ slowly so that it
does not spill.
Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Turn the cap until you hear a
click.
Check that the engine starts.
Have AdBlue™ refilled to the full at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Refilling with the bottle
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. ( P. 484)
Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Insert a bottle of AdBlue™
and fully tighten it.
Push down on the bottle.
AdBlue™ will begin to be
refilled. Refill AdBlue™ slowly
so that it does not spill. Do not
remove the bottle until it is
empty.
Check that no AdBlue™
remains in the bottle, and
then remove it.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 until approx-
imately 11.0 L (11.6 qt., 9.7
Imp.qt.) or more of AdBlue™
have been refilled.
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Maintenance and care
Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Turn the cap until you hear a
click.
Check that the engine starts.
The way of refilling may differ from those shown in the illustration.
Have AdBlue™ refilled to the full at any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ Refilling AdBlue™
● Use AdBlue™ (compliant with ISO 22241-1).
AdBlue™ is a trademark of the German Association of the Automotive
Industry (VDA).
● Before driving for a long period of time in an area where AdBlue™ cannot
be refilled, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ When refilling AdBlue™
After refilling AdBlue™, the engine may take a few seconds longer than nor-
mal to start.
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NOTICE
■When refilling AdBlue™
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle parts, paint, etc.
● Do not use urea solution other than AdBlue™.
● If AdBlue™ comes into contact with any painted surfaces on the vehicle,
immediately wash the affected areas with water.
● If AdBlue™ is spilled inside the engine compartment, immediately wipe it
with a wet cloth.
■ When refilling AdBlue™ with the refilling equipment
Observe the following precautions to prevent AdBlue™ overflowing from the
AdBlue™ tank:
● Securely insert the nozzle into the AdBlue™ filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the AdBlue™ tank.
■ When storing AdBlue™ containers
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle parts, paint, etc., and
changes in the chemical compounds of AdBlue™ may cause unpleasant
odors.
● Do not leave AdBlue™ containers inside the vehicle.
● Tightly seal AdBlue™ containers and store them in a cool, dry location
with good ventilation and no exposure to direct sunlight.

5718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 345)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Parking brake indicator light (warning buzzer)*11
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
 Release the parking brake.
Low AdBlue™ level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that the engine may not be restarted due to
AdBlue™ level is low.
 Have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(Flashes)
AUTO LSD indicator (if equipped)
Indicate that the system is temporarily unavailable, due to
the brake system overheats.
 P. 367
Go to service warning light (warning buzzer) (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the electronic engine control
system or electronic throttle control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is shown
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 270, 566)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert With Yaw Assist Function)*
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control*
*: If equipped
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is shown
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 270, 566)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert With Yaw Assist Function)*
●Dynamic radar cruise control*
*: If equipped
■ If “See owner’s manual” is shown
● If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place” ( P. 610)
• “Transmission fluid temp high” ( P. 237)
• “Water accumulation in fuel filter” ( P. 499)
• “AdBlue Level Low Fill up AdBlue in 2400 km” ( P. 502)
• “AdBlue level Low No start in 800 km Top up AdBlue” ( P. 502)
• “AdBlue empty Unable to Restart Engine Fill up AdBlue” ( P. 502)
•“DPF full” ( P. 370)
• “Front Camera Temporarily Unavailable” ( P. 270)
● If “Smart Entry & Start System malfunction” is shown, this may be a mal-
function.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● If “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place” is shown, there may be a mal-
function. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place”

662Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 434, 441
Air conditioning filter.............. 514
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 434
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 354
Function ................................ 354
Warning light ......................... 567
Access panels .......................... 157
AdBlue™................................... 500
Capacity ................................ 503
Low AdBlue™ level
warning light ....................... 571
Refilling ................................. 503
Air conditioning filter .............. 514
Air conditioning
system ............................ 434, 441
Air conditioning filter.............. 514
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 434
Airbags ....................................... 45
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 62
Airbag operating conditions .... 53
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 47
Airbag warning light .............. 567
Correct driving posture............ 38
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 53
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 49
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 57
General airbag
precautions........................... 47
Locations of airbags................ 45
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............... 51
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side airbag precautions .......... 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 53
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 49
SRS airbags............................ 45
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 62
Alarm ........................................ 115
Antenna ............................ 386, 472
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 161
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 354
Function ................................ 354
Warning light ......................... 567
Armrest ..................................... 469
Audio input............... 395, 401, 407
Audio system ........................... 378
Antenna ........................ 386, 472
Audio input ............................ 381
AUX port ............................... 381
Bluetooth® audio................... 424
CD player ............................. 387
iPod....................................... 395
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 389
Optimal use........................... 382
Portable music player ........... 407
Radio .................................... 384
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 379
USB memory ........................ 401
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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”.