TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
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Front fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the bolts and clip.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip
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Partly remove the fender
liner and unplug the connec-
tor while pressing the lock
release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Bumper
Fender
liner
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Stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights and back-up lights or
rear fog light (if equipped)
Remove the securing bolts
and remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise. Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light
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License plate lights
Remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●
Side turn signal lights (mirror-mounted type) (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ LED lights
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in the
following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight. Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of t he light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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7When trouble arises
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Emergency flashers ........... 438
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 439
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 441
If you think something is wrong ............................... 446
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 447
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 448
If you have a flat tire .......... 456
If the engine will not start.................................. 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 477
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 478
If your vehicle overheats .... 482
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 486
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
XVehicles without automatic air
conditioning systemXVehicles with automatic air
conditioning system
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7-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
XIf the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
XIf the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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