differential TOYOTA HILUX 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 162
Automatic transmission....... 166
Manual transmission ........... 170
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 191
Fog light switch .................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch .... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 202
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 207
Four-wheel drive system .... 212
Rear differential lock
system.............................. 217
Driving assist systems........ 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 232
Winter driving tips............... 235
Trailer towing...................... 239
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 88
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 102
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 484
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 217
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 96

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Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 88
Rear fog light switch
P. 195
Security indicator P. 102
Headlight leveling dial
P. 192
Hood lock release lever
P. 484
Headlight cleaner switch P. 201
Rear differential lock switch P. 217
Instrument cluster light
control dial
 P. 178
Fuel filler door opener
P. 96
: If equipped

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch ... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 207
Four-wheel drive system... 212
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 217
Driving assist systems ...... 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 232
Winter driving tips ............. 235
Trailer towing .................... 239

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NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc.
Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 173)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 222)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 191)
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 222)
(optitron type
meters)
Tail light indicator
(P. 191)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 195)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 217)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 196)
(automatic
transmission)
Shift position indicators
(P. 166)Engine preheating
indicator (P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 202)
*1, 2
*1
*1

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A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
Shifting between H2 and H4
Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce your speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Move the front drive control lever.
Shifting from H4 to H2
Simply move the front drive control lever.
In both cases, you need not depress the clutch pedal. (manual transmission)
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Move the front drive control lever.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Rear differential lock system
: If equipped
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel
spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the rear differential lock
switch to lock the rear differen-
tial.
At this time, the rear differential
lock indicator will blink. Wait a
few seconds for the system to
complete operation. After the
rear differential is locked, the
indicator will stop blinking and
remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
push the switch again.

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Using the rear differential lock system
Automatic transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, try shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is
not sufficient, use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
Manual transmission
4WD models only: Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, try shifting the front drive control lever into L4. If this is
not sufficient, use the rear differential lock system as well.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
Slowly release the clutch pedal.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Locking the rear differential
The following systems do not operate when the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator (if
equipped) and slip indicator (if equipped) to be on at this time.
•ABS
• Brake assist (if equipped)
• VSC (if equipped)
• TRC (if equipped)
For easy unlocking
Slightly turn the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is in
motion.
Automatic unlocking feature (4WD models)
Shift the front drive control lever to H2 or H4.
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
After unlocking the rear differential
Check that the indicator goes off.