check engine TOYOTA HILUX 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........548
• Sun visors ......................548
• Vanity mirror ..................548
• Clock .............................549
• Power outlets .................550
• Grocery bag hooks ........552
• Coat hooks ....................553
• Armrest ..........................553
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........560
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................563
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................566
Hood ..................................568
Engine compartment..........570
Tires ...................................590
Tire inflation pressure ........593
Wheels ...............................595
Air conditioning filter ..........597
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......599
Checking and
replacing fuses ................602
Light bulbs .........................607
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 624
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 627
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 632
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 633
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 634
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 643
If you have a flat tire .......... 649
If the engine will not
start ................................. 666
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 668
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 672
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 678
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 682
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 683
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
Basic code
TGN16: Models with 2TR-FE engine
GUN16: Models with 1GD-FTV engine
GUN15: Models with 2GD-FTV engine
Driving system
2: 4WD models
3: Pre Runner (2WD models)
Cab type
B: Single-cab
C: Smart-cab
D: Double-cab
Made in
N: South Africa
T: Thailand
Checking your vehicle’s model
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19Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 695
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 711
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 649
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 696
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or
mirror-mounted type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293, 300
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 607, Watts: P. 714)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

581-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle, open the windows and have the
vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

1021-3. Emergency assistance
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When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart entry & start system), the red indicator light will illuminate for 10
seconds and then the green indicator light will illuminate, indicating
that the system is enabled. The indicator lights indicate the following:
● If the green indicator light illuminates and stays on, the system is
enabled.
● If the green indicator light flashes twice per second, an automatic or
manual Emergency Call is being made.
● If no indicator lights illuminate, the system is not enabled.
● If the red indicator light illuminates at any time other than immedi-
ately after 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), the system may be malfunc-
tioning or the backup battery may be depleted.
● If the red indicator light blinks for approximately 30 seconds during
an Emergency Call, the call has been disconnected or the cellular
network signal is weak.
The service life of the backup battery does not exceed 3 years.
A test mode is provided for to check the performance of the Emer-
gency Call system. To test the device, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicator lights
Device test mode

1301-4. Theft deterrent system
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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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 turns on or flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The lights illuminate on the center panel.

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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: Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminating/flashing
state of the light change.
*5: The light illuminates on the center panel.
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 408)(if equipped)
Low outside
temperature indicator
( P. 143)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 339)
Parking brake indicator
light ( P. 307)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 356)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator
( P. 59, 64)

1462. Instrument cluster
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■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h
[12 mph])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “--” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor-
mation display type B)
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For vehicles with automatic transmission: For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the
display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid
and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 678)
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor-
mation display type A)
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.