low beam TOYOTA HILUX 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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)

2504-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams wi th the headlights on or off.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Turning on the high beam headlights
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Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
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3274-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Q Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision
In some situations, such as the following, the system may operate even
though there is no possibility of a collision.
O When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots).
O When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road.
O When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage
ditches.
O When driving up or down a steep slope.
O If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a
flooded road.
O There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)
O A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
O When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
O When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of ot her vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle.
O If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
O If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact.
O The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
O Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
O When driving on a narrow road.
O When strong winds are blowing.

5267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Headlight (high/low beams) (if equipped)
Headlight (low beam) (if equipped)
Headlight (high beam) (if equipped)
Front position light/daytime running light (if equipped)
Front turn signal light (if equipped)
Halogen front fog light (if equipped)
Outer foot light (if equipped)
LED headlights
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5287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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QHeadlight (high/low beams) (halogen headlights type A)
Unplug the connector and
remove the rubber cover.
Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
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5297-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QHeadlight (low beams) (halogen headlights type B)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
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5307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Install the connector
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
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5497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Align the tabs, and secure
the mirror by pushing in each
diagonally-opposite pair of
tabs in order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in
order as shown in the illustra-
tion, and push them in until a
click is heard.
If you do not hear the click, do
not force the tabs in. Instead,
remove the mirror and check
that the tabs are aligned.
QReplacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
O Headlights (high/low beams) (LED headlights)
O Front position lights/daytime running lights (if equipped) (LED
headlights)
O Front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
O Side turn signal lights
O LED front fog lights (if equipped)
O LED stop lights
O Tail lights (LED stop lights)
O Rear fog lights (if equipped) or back-up lights (LED stop lights)
O High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
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5507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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QWhen installing the rubber cover of the headlight (halogen headlights
type A)
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
Q LED lights
The following lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out,
take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.
O Headlights (high/low beams) (LED headlights)
O Front position lights/daytime running lights (if equipped) (LED headlights)
O Front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
O Side turn signal lights (mirror-mounted type)
O LED front fog lights (if equipped)
O LED stop lights
O Tail lights (LED stop lights)
O Rear fog lights (if equipped) or back-up lights (LED stop lights)
O High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
Q Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the follow-
ing situations:
O Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
O Water has built up inside the headlight.
Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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Vehicles with maintenance type battery
Vehicles with maintenance-free type battery
Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HR-A8
Gap0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
QIridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading
at 20 C (68F):
1.25 or higher
If the specific gravity is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Battery
Open voltage at 20 C
(68 F):
12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high
beam headlights for 30 seconds with the engine
switch in the “LOCK” position [vehicles without
smart entry & start system] or off [vehicles with
smart entry & start system], and turn the head-
lights off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.