engine control TOYOTA HILUX 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................185
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........189
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............192
Cargo and luggage ............205
Trailer towing (without
towing hitch) ....................206
Trailer towing (with towing
hitch) ................................207
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........220
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........223
Automatic transmission......231
Manual transmission ..........239
Turn signal lever ................246
Parking brake.....................247
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................248
Fog light switch ..................255
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................258
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................261
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 266
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 273
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert With Yaw Assist
Function) ......................... 284
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 295
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 301
Cruise control .................... 317
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 321
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 331
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 341
Stop & Start system .......... 345
Driving assist systems....... 355
Downhill assist control
system............................. 364
AUTO LSD ........................ 367
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 369
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 374
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 378
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 379
AUX port/USB port ............ 381
4Driving
5Audio system

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........472
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........476
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................479
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................482
Hood ..................................484
Engine compartment..........486
Tires ...................................507
Tire inflation pressure ........510
Wheels ...............................512
Air conditioning filter ..........514
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......516
Checking and
replacing fuses ................520
Light bulbs .........................525
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........554
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................555
If the vehicle is
submerged or water on
the road is rising ..............557
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 559
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 564
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 565
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 566
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 581
If the engine will not
start ................................. 598
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 600
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 604
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 610
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 614
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 615
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
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Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 627
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 639
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 581
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 628
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 610
Camera*1, 2
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or
mirror-mounted type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Stop lights
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Back-up lights*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 239
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 525, Watts: P. 642)
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
*3: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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521-1. For safe use
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QIf the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
O Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
O A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
O Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module
(steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
O Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steer-
ing wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of
the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes.
The airbag itself may also be hot.
O The windshield may crack.
O Vehicles with impact detection door lock release system: All of the doors will
be unlocked. ( P. 158)
O Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. (Gasoline engine) (P. 565)
O Vehicles with eCall: If any of the following situations occur, the system is
designed to send an emergency call to the eCall control center, notifying
them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button)
and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to com-
municate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps
to dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( P. 98)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
O Vehicles with ERA-GLONASS/EVAK: If any of the following situations occur,
the system is designed to send an emergency call* to the ERA-GLONASS/
EVAK control center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without need-
ing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the
occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If
the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats
the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency
services. ( P. 110)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe side collision. (if equipped)
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
• The vehicle is involved in a rollover accident.
*: In some cases, the call cannot be made. ( P. 1 1 3 )

1181-4. Theft deterrent system
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Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
Models for model code destination
Blank* (except for Kazakhstan):
The alarm can also be set using
the mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is
set.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan)
O Unlock the doors.
O Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Models for model code destination W*, and Kazakhstan
O Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or the wireless remote control.
O Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

1242. 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: Vehicles with multi-information display: a indicator is displayed on the
multi-information display.
(Yellow)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 570)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil level
warning light ( P. 570)
*6
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 569)
*1
(Flashes or
illuminates)
(if equipped)
Master warning light
( P. 570)
*2
(if equipped)
Open door warning light
( P. 570)
*1, 5
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator ( P. 570)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 570)
Parking brake indicator
light ( P. 571)
*7
(Flashes or
illuminates)
(if equipped)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
( P. 570)(if equipped)
Low AdBlue™ level
warning light ( P. 571)
Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 570)
*1
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
( P. 571)
(if equipped)
Go to service warning
light ( P. 571)

1262. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 246)(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P. 301)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 250)(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 301, 317)
Tail light indicator
( P. 248)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
( P. 364)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 255)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 356)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator
( P. 256)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
( P. 357)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 128)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
( P. 357)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
( P. 345)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 331)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator ( P. 346)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 331)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator ( P. 220, 223)(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 341)
*6
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 301, 317)(if equipped)
“ECO” indicator
( P. 233, 240)

1372. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Items displayed can be switched by pressing “<” or “>” of the meter
control switches to select and pressing “ ” or “”.
QDrive information 1 and 2
O Current fuel economy (bar type/value type)*1, 2
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
O Average fuel economy (after reset*3/after start/after refuel)*1, 2
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was
reset, the engine was started and the vehicle was refueled
respectively.
O Average speed (after reset*3/after start)*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since function was reset and
the engine was started respectively.
O Elapsed time (after reset*3/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the
engine was started respectively.
O Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven
with the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after
the engine was started respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel con-
sumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven
may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis-
play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is
refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may
not be updated.
*1: Can be registered to drive information 1 and 2. ( P. 139)
*2: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
*3: Resetting procedures:
• Select a function to be reset using the meter control switches and
then press and hold to reset.
• If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will
be displayed next to those functions.
Drive information

1402. Instrument cluster
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QDRCC(RSA) (if equipped) ( P. 312)
Select to enable/disable the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with
Road Sign Assist.
QVehicle Setting
Idling stop (if equipped)
Select to change the idling stop time (engine stop time via the
Stop & Start system) when the air conditioning system is on.
QMeter Customization
O Language
Select to change the language on the display.
O Units
Select to change the unit for measure of the fuel consumption.
O Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
(P. 128)
O switch settings
You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press
and hold while the desired screen is displayed.
O Drive information 1 and 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a drive
information screen, up to 2 drive information screens can be set.
O Pop-up display (if equipped)
Select to set the pop-up displays, which may appear in some sit-
uations, on/off.
O Accent color (if equipped)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the
cursor color.

1513-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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Q If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer using a master key (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or the other key of the same type (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), and the key number stamped on your key
number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.
Q When riding in an aircraft (type B and C)
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
Q Key battery depletion
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 516)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
 P. 168
Q If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or engine switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key in side the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the engine switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or engine switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.
Q If “Key battery low” is shown on the multi-information display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery.
Q Replacing the electronic key battery
 P. 516
Q Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for details.