TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30
°C (85 °F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 482)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
for automatic transmissions, and 1 or R for manual transmissions.
CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(→ P. 173)
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long down hill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
The gross combination mass (sum of your vehicle mass plus its load and
the total trailer mass) must not exceed the following:
XSingle-cab models
5140 kg (11332 lb.)
XExtra-cab models
5120 kg (11288 lb.): 4WD models
5090 kg (11222 lb.): Pre Runner
XDouble-cab models
5230 kg (11530 lb.): 1KD-FTV engine
5190 kg (11442 lb.): 2KD-FTV engine, 4WD models
5100 kg (11244 lb.): 2KD-FTV engine, Pre Runner
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Engine (ignition) switch
XAutomatic transmission (diesel engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
The indicator turns on.
After the indicator light goes out, turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (gasoline engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (diesel engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
The indicator turns on.
After the indicator light goes out, turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
Starting the engine
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
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1844-2. Driving procedures
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“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (Vehicles
with automatic transmission: The
key can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be
used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
1
2
3
4
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1854-2. Driving procedures
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion). ( →P. 187, 191)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 85)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
1
2
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1864-2. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An
accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■
When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
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Automatic transmission∗
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
∗: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
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1884-2. Driving procedures
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*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the Dposition for normal driving.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine braking
3Position for more powerful engine braking2
LPosition for maximum engine braking
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1894-2. Driving procedures
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■Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 4 because
cruise control will not be canceled. ( →P. 214)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 477
Downshifting
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
Front drive control lever in H2 or H4Front drive control lever in L4
D → 4140 (86)-
4 → 3100 (62)35 (21)
3 → 265 (40)25 (15)
2 → L20 (12)5 (3)
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1904-2. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
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