trc 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)

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Q Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
O When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
O Vehicles without multi-information display: A warning light comes on while
the system is operating. ( P. 569)
O Vehicles with multi-information display: A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display while the system is operating. ( P. 577)
Q Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) (vehicles with automatic
transmission and VSC system)
O When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in
reverse.
O While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRC/A-TRC ( P. 357)
• Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to L4. (if equipped) ( P. 331)
O Vehicles with AUTO LSD system: Drive-Start Control does not work when
the AUTO LSD system is turned on. ( P. 367)

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QOperation conditions of each function
O Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*. (When a
white [yellow] line or course* is recognized on only one side, the system
will operate only for the recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 294)
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
O Yaw assist function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions fo r the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Yaw assist” in of the multi-information display is set
to “On” ( P. 135)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for
changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC/A-TRC and PCS are not operating.
• TRC/A-TRC or VSC is not turned off.
O Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the multi-information display is
set to “On” ( P. 1 3 5 )
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 294)

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QDynamic radar cruise control can be set when
O The shift lever is in D. (Vehicles with automatic transmission)
O The shift lever is in range 2nd or higher. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O Depending on the control mode, this item can be set at the following
speeds.
• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode: Approximately 30 km/h (20
mph) or more
• Constant speed control mode: Approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) or more
Q Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
Q Shift position selection (vehicles with manual transmission)
Select a shift position according to the vehicle speed. If the engine speed is
too high or too low, control may be automatically canceled.
Q Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations.
O Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
O VSC is activated.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time.
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off.
O The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
O When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support sys-
tem operates. (For example: Pre-Coll ision System, Drive-Start Control)
O When the shift lever is in N or the clutch pedal is depressed for a certain
amount of time or more. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any
reasons other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.

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Q Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
O Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the set vehicle speed.
O Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
O VSC is activated.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time.
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off.
O When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support sys-
tem operates. (For example: Pre-Coll ision System, Drive-Start Control)
O When the shift lever is in N or the clutch pedal is depressed for a certain
amount of time or more. (Vehicles with manual transmission)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Q The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Road Sign Assist may not oper-
ate properly when
As the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Road Sign Assist may not oper-
ate properly in conditions in which RSA may not operate or detect correctly
( P. 299), when using this function, make sure to check the speed limit
sign displayed.
In the following situations, the set speed may not be changed to the recog-
nized speed limit by pushing the lever up or down.
O If speed limit information is not available
O When the recognized speed limit is the same as the set speed
O When the recognized speed limit is outside of the speed range that the
dynamic radar cruise control system can operate
Q Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may
change, but these are not malfunctions.
Q Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 271, 575)

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QCruise control can be set when
O The shift lever is in D or shifted to range 4 or higher of S. (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission)
O Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles
with paddle shift switches)
O Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
Q Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
O The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
O Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
Q Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations:
O Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
O Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
O VSC is activated. (if equipped)
O 4WD models: Switching the transfer mode is not completed within 5 sec-
onds while the cruise control system is on.
O TRC/A-TRC is activated for a period of time. (if equipped)
O When the VSC or TRC/A-TRC system is turned off. (if equipped)
Q If the cruise control indicator turns to yellow (vehicles without multi-
information display) or “Cruise Cont rol Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
shown on the multi-information displ ay (vehicles with multi-information
display)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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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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Driving assist systems
XABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
XBrake assist (if equipped)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
XVSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
XTRC (Traction Control) for Pre Runner and H2 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and pr event the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
XA-TRC (Active Traction Control) for H4 and L4 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the four wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
XHill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on
an uphill
XEmergency brake signal (if equipped)
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers automati-
cally flash to alert the vehicle behind.
To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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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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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC/A-TRC systems
may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to
turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
Vehicles without AUTO LSD system (without multi-information dis-
play)
To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release
.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light will
come on.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
Vehicles without AUTO LSD system (with multi-information display)
To turn the TRC/A-TRC systems
off, quickly press and release
.
“TRC turned off” will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
Disabling the TRC/A-TRC systems