TOYOTA HILUX 2023 Owners Manual
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659What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 219)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 1 9 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 221)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 604)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 222)
●Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 2 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 162)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (vehicles with manual transmission)
( P. 227)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 601)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 604)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position: P. 236
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 236
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission)
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660What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 2 1 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system and manual transmission:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 227)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 184)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 226)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 570)
●The parking brake indicator light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 246)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 566, 575)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 115)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or start the engine.
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches (if equipped)
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
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661What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 566, 575.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 581)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 615)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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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”.
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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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Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 194
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures............................ 190
Winter drive tips .................... 373
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 300
Function ................................ 300
Warning message ................. 580
Eco Driving Indicator....... 124, 126
Emergency flashers................. 554
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 600
Replacing the battery ............ 516
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 566
If a warning light turns on ...... 566
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 600
If the engine will not start ...... 598
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 604
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is
rising ................................... 557
If you have a flat tire.............. 581
If you lose your keys ............. 149
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 614
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 564
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 615
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 555
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 559
If your vehicle overheats ....... 610
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 220
Compartment ........................ 486
Engine switch................ 219, 222
Hood ..................................... 484
How to start the
engine......................... 219, 222
Identification number ............ 625
If the engine will not start ...... 598
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 614
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 555
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 219, 222
Overheating .......................... 610
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 634
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 373
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 129
Engine immobilizer system .... 113
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 628
Checking ............................... 489
Oil level warning light ............ 570
Oil pressure warning light ..... 566
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 373
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Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 491
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 219, 222
Auto power off function ......... 226
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 225
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 220
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 555
Starting the engine ........ 219, 222
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 453
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 108
EVAK ......................................... 108
Flat tire ...................................... 581
Floor mat .................................... 36
Fluid
Automatic transmission ......... 636
Brake..................................... 638
Clutch .................................... 638
Steering................................. 639
Transfer................................. 637
Washer.................................. 498
Fog lights
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 539, 542, 549
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 643
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 330
Warning light ......................... 568
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 539, 549
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 643
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 57
Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light
bulbs................... 533, 534, 549
Wattage ................................ 643
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 168
Cleaning................................ 476
Correct driving posture ........... 38
Head restraints ..................... 173
Seat heaters ......................... 450
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs................... 536, 537, 549
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wattage ................................ 643
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 627
Fuel filter ............................... 499
Fuel gauge ............................ 129
Fuel pump shut off system.... 565
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls .......... 614
Information ............................ 644
Refueling............................... 260
Type ...................................... 627
Warning light ......................... 569
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 142
Fuel filler door.......................... 260
Refueling............................... 260
Fuel filter .......................... 499, 569
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 565
Fuses ........................................ 520
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Gauges...................................... 128
Glove box ................................. 457
Grocery bag hooks .................. 468
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*.............. 408
Head restraints......................... 173
Headlights ................................ 247
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing
light bulbs ... 528, 529, 531, 549
Wattage................................. 643
Heated steering wheel ............. 450
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 441
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 434
Seat heaters.......................... 450
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 444
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 549
Hill-start assist control ............ 354
Hood.......................................... 484
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 469
Grocery bag hooks................ 468
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 36
Horn .......................................... 177
Identification
Engine................................... 625
Vehicle .................................. 624
Ignition switch (engine
switch) ............................ 219, 222
Auto power off function ......... 226
Changing the engine
switch modes...................... 225
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 220
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 555
Starting the engine........ 219, 222
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 453
Illuminated entry system ........ 455
Immobilizer system ................. 113
Indicators ................................. 120
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data .................................... 491
Items to initialize ................... 655
Inside rear view mirror ............ 178
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 130
Intercooler ................................ 493
Intercooler coolant
Capacity ................................ 634
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 373
Interior lights............................ 453
Switch ................................... 454
Wattage ................................ 643
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
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Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 582
Jack handle .............................. 587
Jam protection function
Power windows ..................... 184
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system.... 151
Wireless remote control ........ 147
Keys .......................................... 146
Electronic key........................ 146
Engine switch ........................ 219
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 600
If you lose your keys ............. 149
Key number plate .................. 146
Keyless entry ........................ 147
Keys ...................................... 146
Replacing the battery ............ 516
Wireless remote
control key .......................... 147
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
With Yaw Assist Function) ... 283
Warning message ................. 293
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 484
Hood lock release lever ........ 484
Shift lever ...................... 230, 238
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wiper lever ............................ 257
License plate light
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light bulbs ............. 544
Wattage................................. 643
Light
Engine switch light ................ 453
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Headlight switch.................... 247
Illuminated entry system ....... 455
Interior lights ......................... 454
Interior light list...................... 453
Outer foot lights .................... 453
Personal/interior lights .......... 454
Replacing light bulbs............. 525
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wattage ................................ 643
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 525
Wattage ................................ 643
Lock steering column ..... 221, 227
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 482
Maintenance data ................. 620
Maintenance requirements ... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 567
Manual headlight
leveling dial............................ 249
Manual transmission ............... 238
Master warning light................ 570
Meter
Indicators .............................. 120
Instrument panel light
control................................. 130
Meters ................................... 128
Multi-information display ....... 133
Warning lights ....................... 566
Microphone .............................. 410
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 435, 444
Outside rear view mirrors...... 180
Vanity mirror ......................... 464
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