tow TOYOTA HILUX 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................248
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........252
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............254
Cargo and luggage ............267
Trailer towing (without
towing hitch) ....................268
Trailer towing (with towing
hitch) ................................269
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........282
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........285
Automatic transmission......293
Manual transmission ..........300
Turn signal lever ................306
Parking brake.....................307
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................308
Fog light switch ..................315
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................318
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 320
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 325
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 339
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with Yaw Assist
Function) ......................... 350
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 361
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 367
Cruise control .................... 383
Rear view monitor
system............................. 387
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 398
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 408
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop).................... 412
Driving assist systems....... 422
Downhill assist control
system............................. 430
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 433
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 438
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 442
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 444
AUX port/USB port ............ 447
4Driving
5Audio system

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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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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282, 285
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 282, 285
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 666
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 643
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282, 285
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 282, 285
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 666
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 643
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
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491-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devic es to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm ( 10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-
eral ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru-
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not lean against the
door, the roof side rail or the front, side
and rear pillars.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to
kneel on the passenger seat toward the
door or put their head or hands outside
the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags (if equipped) deploy.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not attach anything
to areas such as a door, windshield,
side door glass, front or rear pillar, roof
side rail and assist grip.

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For safety and security
■Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the chil d restraint system may spring up due
to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stow-
ing position.
■ When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
■ When removing the head restraint to install a child restraint system
After removing the child restraint system, make sure to reinstall the head
restraint.
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

1663-1. Key information
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 167)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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Operation of each component
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■Impact detection door lock release system (if equipped)
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
 P. 201
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened
even if the inside lock button is in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
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Operation of each component
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Tailgate
Lock with the master key or the
mechanical key
Unlock with the master key or
the mechanical key
Ty pe A
Unlock the latches and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
: If equipped
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the follow-
ing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate (vehicles with key hole)
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Opening the tailgate