slip indicator TOYOTA HILUX 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

1232. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light ( P. 566)
*1
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 568)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Charging system
warning light ( P. 566)
*4
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator light ( P. 568)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 566)
*4
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( P. 568)
*1, 3
(Flashes or
illuminates)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 567)
*4
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( P. 568)
*1
SRS warning light
( P. 567)
*1
(Flashes or
illuminates)
(if equipped)
Fuel system warning
light ( P. 569)
*1
ABS warning light
( P. 567)
*1, 2, 5
(Flashes or
illuminates)
(if equipped)
Brake Override System
warning light ( P. 569)
*1
(if equipped)
Power steering system
warning light ( P. 567)
*1
(Flashes or
illuminates)
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 569)

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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)

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QFour-wheel drive usage frequency (vehicles with A.D.D.)
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
Q Shifting between H2 and H4
If you have trouble shifting in cold w eather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
Q Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
Q When driving on dry paved surface roads and expressway
Use H2 position. If the vehicle is driven in H4 or L4 position for a long time, a
warning buzzer sounds, and the four-wheel drive indicator light flashes rap-
idly or a warning message is shown on the multi-information display. If the
warning message is shown on the multi-information display, follow the mes-
sage.
WARNING
Q While driving
O Never turn the front-wheel drive control switch from H2 to H4 if the wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
O For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
O Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.

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Driving
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Rear differential lock system
Press the rear differential lock
switch to lock the rear differential.
The rear differential lock indicator
comes on.
To unlock the rear differential, push
the switch again.
: If equipped
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged sur-
face.
This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.

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QLocking the rear differential
The following systems do not operate w hen the rear differential is locked.
It is normal operation for the ABS warning light, VSC OFF indicator (if
equipped) and “TRC OFF” indicator (if equipped) to be on or for “TRC turned
off” to be displayed on the multi-information display (if equipped) at this time.
•ABS
• Brake assist (if equipped)
• VSC (if equipped)
• TRC/A-TRC (if equipped)
• Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
• Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
• Downhill assist control (if equipped)
Q Unlocking the rear differential
If the rear differential lock indicator still flashes even after unlocking the rear
differential, check the safety of the surrounding area and slightly turn the
steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is in motion.
Q Automatic system cancelation of the rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock is also unlocked in any of the following situations:
O The front-wheel drive control switch is turned to H2 or H4 (4WD models)
O The engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or A CCESSORY or off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system)
Q After unlocking the rear differential
Check that the indicator goes off.
WARNING
Q To avoid an accident
Failure to observe the following precautions may result in an accident.
O Do not use the rear differential lock system except when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged surface. Large steering effort
and careful cornering control will be required.
O Do not lock the rear differential until the wheels have stopped spinning.
Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the dif-
ferential lock is engaged, resulting in an accident. This may also lead to
possible damage to rear differential lock component parts.
O Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is locked.
O Do not keep driving with the rear differential lock switch on.

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XTrailer Sway Control (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pres-
sure for individual wheels and reducing driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC
is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
The slip indicator will flash while
the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operat-
ing.
When the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are
operating

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WARNING
QTRC/A-TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/A-TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
Q Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
O Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
O Unlike the parking brake, the hill-start assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
the hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so
may lead to an accident.
Q When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator flashes.
Q When the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems off
unless necessary.
Q Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC, A-TRC, VSC, Trailer Sway Control, hill-start assist control
and downhill assist control systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
Q Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Downhill assist control system
Press the “DAC” switch. The
downhill assist control system
indicator will come on and the sys-
tem will operate.
When the system is in operation,
the slip indicator will flash, and the
stop lights/high mounted stop lights
will be lit. A sound may also occur
during the operation. This does not
indicated a malfunction.
Press the “DAC” switch while the system is in operation. The downhill
assist control system indicator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when the system is fully off.
Press the “DAC” switch while the downhill assist control system indi-
cator is flashing to start the system again.
: If equipped
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive
speed on steep downhill slopes.
The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under
30 km/h (18 mph) and transfer mode is in L4 or H4.
System operation
Turning off the system

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Q System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
O The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the
“DAC” switch is pressed.
O The slip indicator comes on.
WARNING
QWhen using downhill assist control system
O Do not rely overmuch on the downhill assist control system. This function
does not extend the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always thoroughly
check the road conditions, and drive safely.
O Vehicles with manual transmission: Drive in a low gear. Driving in a high
gear when using downhill assist control system may cause the engine to
stall, which may lose the brake effectiveness and lock the tires, resulting in
an accident.
O Vehicles with manual transmission: On a steep slope, use the engine brak-
ing efficiently. If the vehicle is driven in N or with the clutch pedal
depressed on a steep slope, the load on the brake increases and con-
trolling the vehicle speed may be impossible, resulting in an accident.
Q The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which may lead
to an accident causing death or serious injury
O Slippery surfaces such as wet or muddy roads
O Icy surface
O Unpaved roads

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Driving
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AUTO LSD
The system can be used on Pre Runner and in 2WD mode on 4WD
models.
To turn the AUTO LSD system on,
quickly press and release .
The “AUTO LSD” indicator light
and VSC OFF indicator light will
come on. Press again to turn
the system off.
If the drive wheels spin, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the AUTO LSD system has con-
trolled the spinning of the drive
wheels.
: If equipped
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction con-
trol system to control engine performance and braking when
one of the drive wheels begins to spin. The system should be
used only when one of the drive wheels spinning occurs in a
ditch or rough surface.
System operation
When the AUTO LSD system is operating