2023 TOYOTA HILUX key

2224-2. Driving procedures
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smar t entr y & start system)
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
Diesel engine only: the indicator turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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2264-2. Driving procedures
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■Note for the electronic key
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The smart entry & start system does not operate properly if the electronic key
is on the floor or the instrument panel, or in the door pockets, cup holders or
auxiliary boxes.
■ Auto power off function
Vehicles with automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
■ Operation of the engine switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 166
■ Conditions affecting operation
 P. 164
■ Note for the entry function
 P. 165
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 113)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

2274-2. Driving procedures
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■ Steering lock (vehicles with manual transmission)
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released (vehicles with manual trans-
mission)
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention (vehicles with manual trans-
mission)
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If “Smart Entry & Start System malfunction See owner’s manual” is
shown 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
immediately.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 516
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
 P. 600
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Press the engine switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.

2524-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz-
stan and Russia)
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to or once
and then back to or .
Models for model code destination Blank (for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and
Russia) and W*
When the light switch is in or :
The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
When the light switch is in AUTO:
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system).
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to or once
and then back to or .
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 12)
■ Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on.

2634-4. Refueling
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■Ty p e B
To unlock the fuel tank cap,
insert the key and turn it
counterclockwise.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Make sure not to hold and turn
the key.
■Ty p e A
After refueling, turn the fuel
tank cap until you hear a click.
Once the cap is released, it will
turn slightly in the opposite
direction.
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Closing the fuel tank cap

2644-4. Refueling
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■Ty p e B
Close the fuel tank cap
Make sure to put the fuel tank
cap with the arrow upward and
turn it slowly to close.
When turning the fuel tank cap,
do not hold and turn the key.
Lock the fuel cap
Turning the fuel cap key clock-
wise.
Arrow
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WARNING
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

4115-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
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Audio system
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To enter a menu, press the “TUNE•SELECT” knob and navigate
menus by using the knob.
“Bluetooth®” menu
Menu list of the Bluetooth® audio/phone
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation details
“Bluetooth”
“Pairing”-
Registering a
Bluetooth® device
( P. 414)
“List phone”-
Listing the registered
cellular phones
( P. 415)
“List audio” -
Listing the registered
portable players
( P. 416)
“Passkey” -Changing the pass-
key ( P. 417)
“BT power” -
Setting automatic
connection of the
device on or off
( P. 417)
“Bluetooth info”“Device name”
“Device address”
Displaying the
device status
( P. 417)
“Display setting” -
Setting the auto-
matic connection
confirmation display
to on or off
( P. 418)
“Reset” -Initializing the set-
tings ( P. 418)

4145-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
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Registering a Bluetooth® device
Press the “TUNE•SELECT” knob and select “Bluetooth” using the
knob.
Press the knob and select “Pairing” using the knob.
A passkey will be displayed.
SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) incompatible Bluetooth® devices:
Input the passkey into the device.
SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) compatible Bluetooth® devices:
Select “Yes” to register the device. Depending on the type of
device, it may register automatically.
If a Bluetooth® device has both music player and cellular phone func-
tions, both functions will be registered at the same time. When delet-
ing the device, both functions will be deleted at the same time.
If the off-hook button is pressed and the “TEL” mode is entered when
no phones have been registered, the registration screen will be auto-
matically displayed.
Before using the Bluetooth® audio/phone, it is necessary to reg-
ister a Bluetooth® device in the system. You can register up to 5
Bluetooth® devices.
How to register a Bluetooth® device
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