TOYOTA HILUX 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes or illuminates)
Fuel system warning light (warning buzzer)*5 (if
equipped)
The amount of accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level if the light flashes.
 P. 499
The fuel filter need to be replaced if the light comes on.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Brake Override System warning light*1 (if equipped)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously if the warning light comes on
( P. 195)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System if
the warning light flashes
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Cruise control indicator*6 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
 P. 317
(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-
lision System).
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 271, 575)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P. 283
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Yellow)
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with Yaw Assist Function)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 294)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*1, 7 (if
equipped)
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors are closed.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten his/her
seat belt
 Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*9 (if equipped)
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 12.0 L (3.2 gal.,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Low engine oil level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that engine oil level is low (This warning light
may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move
the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the light
goes off.)
 Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec-
essary.
(Flashes or illuminates)
Master warning light (warning buzzer) (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 575
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled: P. 346)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
Parking brake indicator light (warning buzzer)*11
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
 Release the parking brake.
Low AdBlue™ level warning light (if equipped)
Indicates that AdBlue™ level is low
 Have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(Flashes)
AUTO LSD indicator (if equipped)
Indicate that the system is temporarily unavailable, due to
the brake system overheats.
 P. 368
Go to service warning light (warning buzzer) (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the electronic engine control
system or electronic throttle control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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*1: Vehicles with multi-information display: a indicator is displayed on the
multi-information display.
*2: The buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*3: Slow down until the lamp goes off.
*4: The buzzer sounds when the differential oil temperature is too high and
turning the front-wheel drive control switch to H2 is required.
*5: The buzzer will sound at the same time the warning light flashes.
*6: The light turns to yellow.
*7: The open door warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches or exceeds a
speed of 5 km/h (3 mph).
*8: The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*9: Models made in South Africa*10, and models made in Thailand*10 with
rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Models made in Thailand*10 without rear seat heaters:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
*10: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*11: The parking brake engaged warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle reaches a
speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.

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When trouble arises
QPassenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
O If luggage is placed on the passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor or the rear passenger detecti on sensor (if equipped) may cause the
warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
O If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
Q If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.
Q Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location
or audio sound.

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WARNING
QIf a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Q If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Q If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.
Q If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warn ing light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a war ning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the mes-
sage on the multi-information dis-
play.
If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
: If equipped
The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.
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5768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning
buzzer*Warning
Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performedComes onSounds
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not
sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not
sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly

5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
QWarning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
Q If a message about an operation is shown
O If a message about an operation of the engine switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the engine switch is shown when the incor-
rect procedure for starting the engine is performed or the engine switch is
operated incorrectly. Follow the instructions shown on the multi-information
display to operate the engine switch again.
O If a message about a shift lever operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may
be shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruc-
tion of the message and shift the shift lever.
O If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning
light, and then perform the coping method such as closing the open door or
replenishing a consumable.
Q If is shown
The engine oil pressure is too low. (This warning message may be displayed
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message goes off.)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Q If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is shown
The accelerator and brake pedal are being depressed simultaneously.
( P. 195)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Q If “Windshield washer fluid low” is shown
The washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid. ( P. 4 9 8 )

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Q If “Oil maintenance required soon” is shown
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil,
the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 491)
For Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Mon-
tenegro, Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change
system. Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Q If “Oil maintenance required” is shown
The engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After changing
the engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( P. 491)
For Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, Byelarus, Moldova, Bosnia Herzegovina, Mon-
tenegro, Serbia and Macedonia: You have forgotten to reset the oil change
system. Change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Q If “Differential oil temp high Shift to 2WD mode Cooling time required” or
“Differential oil temp high Co oling time required” is shown
The differential oil temperature is too high.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and reduce the vehicle speed
or stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 331)
Q If “Engine oil level low Add or replace” is shown
The engine oil level is low. (This warning message may be displayed if the
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check
to see if the message goes off.)
Check the level of the engine oil and add or replace oil if necessary.
( P. 479)
Q If “Power turned off to save battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
Q If “DPF full Manual regeneration required See owner’s manual” is shown
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated. ( P. 371)
Q If “DPF regeneration in progress” is shown
Regeneration is being automatically carried out by the DPF system.
( P. 370)