TOYOTA HILUX 2018 Owners Manual

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■S mode
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 497). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” switch is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 280)
● When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
( P. 279)
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being
depressed.

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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliabl e repairer immediately.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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■ Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
■ If the warning message is displayed
When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to S cancels the function.)
If the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning message is displayed
while driving, make sure to return to D
position driving and reduce speed by eas-
ing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever
to P and let the engine idle until the warn-
ing message goes out.
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

2844-2. Driving procedures
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Manual transmission
5-speed 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.
6-speed transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever

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The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch
to select Eco drive mode.
The “ECO MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
Eco drive mode.
■Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such
as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
Press the “PWR MODE” switch
to select power mode.
The “PWR MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
power mode.
Selecting the driving mode (if equipped)

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■Maximum downshifting speeds
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-
ving the engine.
5-speed transmission
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in H2 or H4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in L4):
km/h (mph)
*1: TGN126L-DTMSK models*3
*2: TGN126L-DTMLK models*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires38 (23)71 (44)114 (70)164 (101)
265/65R17 tires39 (24)72 (44)117 (72)168 (104)
205R16C tires39 (24)*1
37 (22)*273 (45)*1
69 (42)*2118 (73)*1
112 (69)*2170 (105)*1
160 (99)*2
Maximum speed
Shift position1234
225/70R17C tires15 (9)28 (17)45 (27)64 (39)
265/65R17 tires15 (9)28 (17)46 (28)65 (40)
205R16C tires15 (9)28 (17)*1
27 (16)*246 (28)*1
44 (27)*266 (41)*1
63 (39)*2

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6-speed transmission
4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in H2 or H4):
km/h (mph)
Maximum speed
Shift position12345
205R16C tires34 (21)67 (41)113
(70)
163
(101)
170
(105)
225/70R17C tires35 (21)69 (42)116
(72)
167
(103)
170
(105)
265/65R17, 265/60R18
tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
170
(105)
170
(105)

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4WD models (front-wheel drive control switch in L4):
km/h (mph)
Pre Runner:
km/h (mph)
Maximum speed
Shift position 1 2 3 4 5
205R16C tires13 (8)26 (16)44 (27)64 (39)82 (50)
225/70R17C tires14 (8)27 (16)45 (27)65 (40)84 (52)
265/65R17 tires14 (8)27 (16)46 (28)67 (41)86 (53)
265/60R18 tires14 (8)28 (17)46 (28)67 (41)86 (53)
Maximum speed
Shift position12345
225/70R17C tires35 (21)69 (42)116
(72)
167
(103)
175
(108)
265/60R18 tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
171
(106)
175
(108)
265/65R17 tires36 (22)70 (43)118
(73)
170
(105)
175
(108)

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■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 497). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed transmission)
A buzzer will sound to alert the driver if the shift lever is shifted to the R posi-
tion.

2904-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed.
(Customizable features: P. 683)
Operating instructions
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