TOYOTA HILUX 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

3614-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guide lines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions , vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the tailgate is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances.

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NOTICE
■How to use the camera
● The rear view monitor system may not operate properly in the following
cases.
• If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the
camera may change.
• As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassem-
ble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation.
• When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity
of water and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the cam-
era lens may cause the camera lens to be scratched and unable to
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to
adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured
on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally.
• When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the
camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunc-
tioning.
• When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium light or mer-
cury light etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
● Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunc-
tion. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Four-wheel drive system
H2 (high speed position, two-
wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry
hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest
ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-
wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks
that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
This position provides greater trac-
tion than two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on
L4 (low speed position, four-
wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use L4 for climbing or descend-
ing steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.
The four-wheel drive and low speed four-wheel drive indicator lights
come on
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
1
2
3
A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)

3644-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce the vehicle speed to
less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle speed is
more than 100 km/h (62 mph).
Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light flashes while switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch when the vehicle
speed is more than 100 km/h
(62 mph), the four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes and a
buzzer sounds.
Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph), or return the
front-wheel drive control switch to H2 and try step again.
Check that the four-wheel
drive indicator light comes on.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on when switching
the transfer mode is completed.
If the four-wheel drive indicator
light does not stop flashing after
turning the front-wheel drive
control switch from H2 to H4,
perform any of the followings
while driving straight.
• Accelerating
• Decelerating
• Driving in reverse
The four-wheel drive indicator light may not stop flashing if the front-
wheel drive control switch is turned from H2 to H4 while the vehicle is
stopped. In this case, perform any of the followings.
• Driving forward
• Driving in reverse
Shifting between H2 and H4
100 km/h (62 mph)
1
(Flashes)
2
1
(Comes on)
3

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■Shifting from H4 to H2
Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H2.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light flashes while switching.
Check that the four-wheel
drive indicator light goes off.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light goes off when switching the
transfer mode is completed.
If the four-wheel drive indicator
light does not stop flashing after
turning the front-wheel drive
control switch from H4 to H2,
perform the followings while
driving straight.
• Accelerating
• Decelerating
• Driving in reverse
If the four-wheel drive indicator light is still flashing, perform the opera-
tions above while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Impact may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
(Flashes)
1
(Goes off)
2

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■Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Keep the shift lever in N until
switching the transfer mode is
completed (indicator on).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the shift lever is in
other than N.
Push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to
L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4 and try
steps and again.
If the shift lever is shifted to other than N while the low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately
shift the shift lever to N and wait until switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2
(Flashes)
3
12
12

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Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light comes on when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shift the shift lever from N to D
or R to drive the vehicle.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Keep the shift lever in N until
switching the transfer mode is
completed (indicator off).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the shift lever is in
other than N.
(Comes on)
4
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2

3684-5. Using the driving support systems
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Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to L4 and try
steps and again.
If the shift lever is shifted to other than N while the low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately
shift the shift lever to N and wait until switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light goes off.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light goes off when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shift the shift lever from N to D
or R to drive the vehicle.
(Flashes)
3
12
12
(Goes off)
4
NOTICE
■ Shifting between H4 and L4
Do not shift the shift lever to other than N or depress the accelerator pedal
while the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light is flashing. Failure to do
so may cause gear noise and result in a malfunction.

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■Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Firmly depress the clutch
pedal.
Keep depressing the clutch
pedal until switching the transfer
mode is completed (indicator
on).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
Push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to
L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4 and try
steps and again.
If the clutch pedal is released while the low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately depress
the clutch pedal firmly and wait until switching the transfer mode is com-
pleted.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2
(Flashes)
3
12
12

3704-5. Using the driving support systems
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Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light comes on when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Release the clutch pedal to
drive the vehicle.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Firmly depress the clutch
pedal.
Keep depressing the clutch
pedal until switching the transfer
mode is completed (indicator
off).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
(Comes on)
4
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2