tail light TOYOTA HILUX 2019 User Guide

1292. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: The light illuminates in green when the system is operating. When the lane
departure alert function is operating, the light illuminates in green (vehicles
with multi-information display type A) or flashes in yellow (vehicles with
multi-information display type B).
*5: The light illuminates on the center panel.
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 325)
Parking brake indicator
light ( P. 291)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 337)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator
( P. 57, 62)
(if equipped)
Low outside
temperature indicator
( P. 133)

1312. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or deactivated.
Vehicles without multi-information display:
Press and hold the odometer/trip meter display change button for more than
2 seconds to complete the setting.
Vehicles with multi-information display: P. 684
While the odometer is being displayed,
press and hold the odometer/trip meter
display change button to display the Eco
Driving Indicator Light customization
screen.
Press the odometer/trip meter display
change button to set Eco Driving Indicator
Light to on or off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if
this occurs.

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Instrument cluster
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Vehicles with multi-information display
Pressing this button switches among odometer, trip meter and instru-
ment panel light control displays.
Odometer
Trip meter A*1
Trip meter B*1
Instrument panel light control
display*2
*1: Pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
*2: Pressing and holding the button
will adjust brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights.
For vehicles with multi-information
display type A: Only the meter
panel brightness can be adjusted.
■ The meters illuminate 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).
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (vehicles with multi-infor-
mation display)
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can
be adjusted individually. (on vehicles with multi-information display type A,
only the meter panel brightness can be adjusted)
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the instrument panel brightness level is set to the brightest set-
ting.
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
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■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An
accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 593)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch off.
● On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

2924-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty pe A
The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel and
daytime running lights (if
equipped) (P. 296) turn
on and off automatically
(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]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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Driving
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Ty pe B
Vehicles without day-
time running light sys-
tem: Off.
Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
The daytime running
lights turn on. ( P. 2 9 6)
The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel and
daytime running lights (if
equipped) (P. 296) turn
on and off automatically
(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]).
The front position, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
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(if equipped)
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Driving
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■Guide to dial settings
*1: Vehicles with Heavy Duty Suspension.*3
*2: Vehicles without Heavy Duty Suspension.*3
*3: Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer, if you are not sure of which specifications your vehicle is
equipped with.
Occupancy and luggage load
conditionsDial position
OccupantsLuggage
load
Single-cab
and
smart-cab
models
Double-cab models
Left-hand
drive
vehicles
Right-hand
drive
vehicles
Driver None 0 0 0
Driver
Full
luggage
loading
2.52.5*1
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2984-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■ Battery-saving function
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan and
Morocco)
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the head-
lights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and auto-
matically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan and Morocco
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light
switch is in or position when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and
automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can-
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated:
● When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is closed once and then opened
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 11 )
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 683)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once.
And then, the headlight cleaners
will operate every five times you
pull the lever. (if equipped)
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated 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).
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.