TOYOTA HILUX 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing
service, using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
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XFrom the front
Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion: Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion: We recommend using a tow-
ing dolly under the rear wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to N.
XFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 °.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
Using a flatbed truck
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If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for 80 km (50 miles) at low
speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
4WD models: Shift the front drive control lever to H2. ( →P. 226)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted (automatic transmission):
→ P. 4 7 7
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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When towing the vehicle
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While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed. The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
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To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake systemThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel engine)
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning lightIndicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates:
• Malfunction in the emission control system. (if equipped)
• Malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
• The boost pressure in the turbocharger is abnormallyhigh.
*1 (diesel engine)
• Malfunction in DPF system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
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ABS warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
Slip indicator light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control; or
• Traction control
(flashes)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (4WD models)Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator light*2 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
( → P. 214)
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P
and wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the light dose not go off,
contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Timing belt replacement warning light (diesel engine)Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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