TOYOTA HILUX 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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When trouble arises
Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Indicates the followings if the warning light comes on or
flashes:
• Malfunction in the emission control system. (if equipped)
• Malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
• Malfunction in the electronic automatic transmission
control system. (if equipped)
• The boost pressure in the turbocharger is abnormally
high.*2 (diesel engine)
• Malfunction in DPF system. (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system (if equipped) or
• The front passenger occupant classification system (if
equipped);
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Slip indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system (if equipped);
• Trailer sway control system (if equipped);
• The TRC/A-TRC system (if equipped);
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); or
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
The light will flash when any of the above systems other
than the hill-start assist control system are operating.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Four-wheel drive indicator light (warning buzzer)*3 (if
equipped)
Indicates that the differential oil temperature is too high
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer sounds.
 Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and
wait until the warning light goes off.
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer does not
sound.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
when the light flashes rapidly.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Timing belt replacement warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that the timing belt should be replaced
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Fuel system warning light (warning buzzer)*4 (if
equipped)
The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes.
 P. 560
The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
Brake Override System warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously if the warning light comes on
( P. 241)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System if
the warning light flashes
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the
vehicle being extremely hot/c old, or dirt around a front
sensor, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 333, 618)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P. 333
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped on vehicles
with multi-information display type B)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is
not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction
when the warning light is illuminated in yellow and a warn-
ing message is displayed on the multi-information display.
 P. 341
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*5 (if
equipped)
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors are closed.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*6
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten his/her
seat belt
 Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*7 (if equipped)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 12.0 L (3.2 gal.,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Low engine oil level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that engine oil level is low (This warning light
may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move
the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
 Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec-
essary.
Master warning light (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 618
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
*1: The buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*2: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*3: The buzzer sounds when the differential oil temperature is too high and
turning the front-wheel drive control switch to H2 is required.
*4: The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*5: The open door warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches or exceeds a
speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*6: The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*7: The rear passengers’ seat belt buzze r sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently
for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
*8: The parking brake engaged warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a
speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 378)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Parking brake indicator light (warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
 Release the parking brake.
Low AdBlue™ level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that AdBlue™ level is low
 Have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the warning light off.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on a front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
Other warning light
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Go to service warning light (warning buzzer) (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the electronic engine control
system or electronic throttle control system, or the Brake
Override System.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
■ If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

6188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
: If equipped
The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.
Vehicles with multi-information
display type A
Vehicles with multi-information
display type B
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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning
buzzer*Warning
Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performedComes onSounds
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not
sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not
sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ If is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move to a level surface and check to see
if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
■ If “ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS DEPRESSED SIMULTANE-
OUSLY”/“Accelerator and brake pedals depressed simultaneously” is
shown on the multi-information display
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 241)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW”/“Windshield washer fluid low” is
shown on the multi-information display
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 5 5 9 )
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SOON”/“Oil maintenance required
soon” is shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
■ If “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”/“Oil maintenance required” is
shown on the multi-information display
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 552)
For Russia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change system.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.