TOYOTA HILUX 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

6618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Vehicles with spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed
tires: Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Type A
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem
as shown.
Type B
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6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type C
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
WARNING
■ Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to
the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
incorrect
correct
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6638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Raise the tire.
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
After the tire goes half way up,
check that the suspended chain is
able to enter the tire hole, for
proper storage.
Tightening torque:
37.0 N•m (3.8 kgf•m, 27.3 ft•lbf)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Push in the projection on the
jack handle and disassemble
the jack handle end, jack han-
dle extensions and wheel nut
wrench.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
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6648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Certification for the jack

6658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■ When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■ When assembling the jack handle extension
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click. Otherwise the exten-
sion may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body.

6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: P. 6 8 2
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 282, 285)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(if equipped: P. 105)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 672)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 667)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 282, 285), consider each of the
following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 672)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures
are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
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6688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Use the mechanical key (P. 164,
167) in order to perform the follow-
ing operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 201) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system
and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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6698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Automatic transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Starting the engine
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6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Manual transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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