TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Manual transmission∗
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse,
shift the shift lever to N, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then
try again.
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
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■Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
X4WD models (front drive control lever in H2 or H4)
*1: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate.
(→ P. 494)
*2: With 265/65R17 tires
*3: With 225/70R17C tires
*4: With 255/70R15C tires
*5: Except for Kazakhstan
*6: For Kazakhstan
*7: With 205R16C tires
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
Shift position1234
1KD-FTV engine39 (24)73 (45)*2
72 (45)*3119 (74)*2
116 (72)*3170 (106)*2
167 (104)*3
2KD-FTV
engine
For
KUN25L-
PRMDH
model
*1
35 (22)65 (40)105 (65)150 (93)*5
151 (94)*6
For Russia
and Ukraine36 (22)*2, 3
35 (22)*4, 7
67 (42)*2
66 (41)*3
65 (40)*4, 7
109 (68)*2
107 (66)*3
105 (65)*4, 7
156 (97)*2
153 (95)*3
151 (94)*4, 7
Except for
Russia,
Ukraine and
KUN25L-
PRMDH
models
*1
38 (24)*2
37 (23)*3, 4, 7
70 (43)*2
69 (43)*3
68 (42)*4, 7
114 (71)*2
112 (70)*3
110 (68)*4, 7
164 (102)*2
161 (100)*3
158 (98)*4, 7
2TR-FE engine 43 (27)80 (50)115 (71)165 (103)
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Driving
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X4WD models (front drive control lever in L4)
*1: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate. (→ P. 494)
*2: With 265/65R17 tires
*3: With 225/70R17C tires
*4: With 255/70R15C tires
*5: With 205R16C tires
XPre Runner
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
Shift position1234
1KD-FTV engine15 (9)29 (18)*2
28 (17)*346 (29)*2
45 (28)*367 (42)*2
65 (40)*3
2KD-FTV
engine
For
KUN25L-
PRMDH
model
*1
14 (9)25 (16)41 (25)59 (37)
For Russia
and Ukraine14 (9)26 (16)*2, 3
25 (16)*4, 542 (26)*2, 3
41 (25)*4, 5
61 (38)*2
60 (37)*3
59 (37)*4, 5
Except for
Russia,
Ukraine and
KUN25L-
PRMDH
models
*1
15 (9)*2, 3
14 (9)*4, 527 (17)*2, 3, 4
26 (16)*5
45 (28)*2
44 (27)*3
43 (27)*4, 5
64 (40)*2
63 (39)*3
62 (39)*4, 5
2TR-FE engine 17 (11)31 (19)45 (28)64 (40)
Maximum speed km/h (mph)
Shift position1234
With 265/65R17 tires38 (24)70 (43)114 (71)164 (102)
With 225/70R17C tires37 (23)69 (43)112 (70)161 (100)
With 255/70R15C and
205R16C tires37 (23)68 (42)110 (68)158 (98)
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1944-2. Driving procedures
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Tur n signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Operating instructions
1
2
3
4
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4-2. Driving procedures
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Parking brake
Sets the parking brake
Fully pull the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will come on.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the but-
ton.
At this time, the brake system
warning light will go off.
■Usage in winter time
→ P. 244
1
2
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(→ P. 144)
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
*
Off
The headlights, front
position, tail, license
plate and instrument
panel lights turn on and
off automatically (when
the engine switch is in
the “ON” position).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
*: Vehicles with optitron type metersonly
1
2
3
4
(if equipped)
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With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Turning on the high beam headlights
1
2
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
1
2
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Driving
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Guide to dial settings
■
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically whenever the engine is started. The daytime running light sys-
tem is not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional (vehicles
with headlight control sensor)
Setting of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial position
OccupantsLuggage loadSingle-cab modelsExtra-cab models
Double-cab models
Left-hand drive
vehiclesRight-hand drive
vehicles
Driver None 0 0 0 0
Driver
Full
luggage loading
343.55
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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