light TOYOTA HILUX 2023 Owners Manual

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Four-wheel drive system
H2 (high speed position, two-
wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry
hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest
ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-
wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks
that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
This position provides greater trac-
tion than two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on
L4 (low speed position, four-
wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use L4 for climbing or descend-
ing steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep
snow.
The four-wheel drive and low speed four-wheel drive indicator lights
come on
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations
described in the following shifting procedures.
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
1
2
3
A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)

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■Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce the vehicle speed to
less than 100 km/h (62 mph).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle speed is
more than 100 km/h (62 mph).
Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light flashes while switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch when the vehicle
speed is more than 100 km/h
(62 mph), the four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes and a
buzzer sounds.
Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph), or return the
front-wheel drive control switch to H2 and try step again.
Check that the four-wheel
drive indicator light comes on.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on when switching
the transfer mode is completed.
If the four-wheel drive indicator
light does not stop flashing after
turning the front-wheel drive
control switch from H2 to H4,
perform any of the followings
while driving straight.
• Accelerating
• Decelerating
• Driving in reverse
The four-wheel drive indicator light may not stop flashing if the front-
wheel drive control switch is turned from H2 to H4 while the vehicle is
stopped. In this case, perform any of the followings.
• Driving forward
• Driving in reverse
Shifting between H2 and H4
100 km/h (62 mph)
1
(Flashes)
2
1
(Comes on)
3

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■Shifting from H4 to H2
Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H2.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light flashes while switching.
Check that the four-wheel
drive indicator light goes off.
The four-wheel drive indicator
light goes off when switching the
transfer mode is completed.
If the four-wheel drive indicator
light does not stop flashing after
turning the front-wheel drive
control switch from H4 to H2,
perform the followings while
driving straight.
• Accelerating
• Decelerating
• Driving in reverse
If the four-wheel drive indicator light is still flashing, perform the opera-
tions above while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Impact may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
(Flashes)
1
(Goes off)
2

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■Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Keep the shift lever in N until
switching the transfer mode is
completed (indicator on).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the shift lever is in
other than N.
Push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to
L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4 and try
steps and again.
If the shift lever is shifted to other than N while the low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately
shift the shift lever to N and wait until switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (automatic transmission)
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2
(Flashes)
3
12
12

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Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light comes on when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shift the shift lever from N to D
or R to drive the vehicle.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Keep the shift lever in N until
switching the transfer mode is
completed (indicator off).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the shift lever is in
other than N.
(Comes on)
4
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2

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Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to L4 and try
steps and again.
If the shift lever is shifted to other than N while the low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately
shift the shift lever to N and wait until switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light goes off.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light goes off when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Shift the shift lever from N to D
or R to drive the vehicle.
(Flashes)
3
12
12
(Goes off)
4
NOTICE
■ Shifting between H4 and L4
Do not shift the shift lever to other than N or depress the accelerator pedal
while the low speed four-wheel drive indicator light is flashing. Failure to do
so may cause gear noise and result in a malfunction.

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■Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Firmly depress the clutch
pedal.
Keep depressing the clutch
pedal until switching the transfer
mode is completed (indicator
on).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
Push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to
L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4 and try
steps and again.
If the clutch pedal is released while the low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately depress
the clutch pedal firmly and wait until switching the transfer mode is com-
pleted.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2
(Flashes)
3
12
12

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Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light comes on.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light comes on when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Release the clutch pedal to
drive the vehicle.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle.
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Firmly depress the clutch
pedal.
Keep depressing the clutch
pedal until switching the transfer
mode is completed (indicator
off).
The transfer mode cannot be
switched if the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
(Comes on)
4
0 km/h (0 mph)
1
2

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Turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light flashes while
switching.
If turning the front-wheel drive
control switch without following
steps and , the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator light
flashes and a buzzer sounds.
Return the front-wheel drive
control switch to L4 and try
steps and again.
If the clutch pedal is released while the low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator light is flashing, gear noise may be caused. Immediately depress
the clutch pedal firmly and wait until switching the transfer mode is com-
pleted.
Check that the low speed
four-wheel drive indicator
light goes off.
The low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light goes off when
switching the transfer mode is
completed.
Release the clutch pedal to
drive the vehicle.
(Flashes)
3
12
12
(Goes off)
4
NOTICE
■ Shifting between H4 and L4
Do not release the clutch pedal or depress the accelerator pedal while the
low speed four-wheel drive indicator light is flashing. Failure to do so may
cause gear noise and result in a malfunction.

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■Four-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.
■ Shifting between H2 and H4
If you have trouble shifting in cold w eather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
■ Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ 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
■ While driving
● Never turn the front-wheel drive control switch from H2 to H4 if the wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
● 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.
● 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.