handle TOYOTA HILUX 2023 User Guide

1773-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
Horn
WARNING
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Operation of each component
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Quar ter windows (smar t-cab models)
The quarter windows can be opened and closed using the latch han-
dle.
To open the quarter windows, pull
the latch handle toward you and
swing it fully out.
To close the quarter windows,
reverse the opening procedure.
■ Closing the quarter windows
Make sure that the quarter windows are securely closed after closing them.
Opening and closing procedures
WARNING
■ Opening or closing the quarter windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the quarter windows.
Closing a quarter window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

2084-1. Before driving
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Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection between
the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well as before
starting off.
■Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
● Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
● When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a little
at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
■Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control. This
is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces.
■Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching
turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden braking.
■Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
Guidance

5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
● Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
● Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
● Make sure the tire jack can be moved properly.
● Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the correct jack up point.
● Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
● When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
● Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle may be injured.
■ Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the exten-
sion parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
● Vehicles with round rear axle housing:
Do not continue jacking up once the yel-
low caution line has appeared.
● Vehicles with square rear axle housing:
Do not continue jacking up once the fol-
lowing caution line has appeared.
Front
Red caution line
Rear
Yellow caution line
Ye l l o w
caution line
Yellow caution
line for rear
Red caution
line for front

5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Assemble the jack handle end,
jack handle extensions and
wheel nut wrench.
To assemble the jack handle
extension and wheel nut wrench,
push in the projection on the jack
handle extension.
Insert the jack handle end into
the lowering screw.
Lower the spare tire completely
to the ground.
Remove the holding bracket
and pull out the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Assembling the jack handle. ( P. 587)
Position the jack at the jack points as shown.
Front
Under the cross member
Ty pe C
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5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type C
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
WARNING
■ Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to
the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
incorrect
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5958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Raise the tire.
To protect the wheel design faces,
place rags between the wheel
design faces and the frame.
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
After the tire goes half way up,
check that the suspended chain is
able to enter the tire hole, for
proper storage.
Tightening torque:
37.0 N•m (3.8 kgf•m, 27.3 ft•lbf)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Push in the projection on the
jack handle and disassemble
the jack handle end, jack han-
dle extensions and wheel nut
wrench.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
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5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Flat tire
Repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible.
When stowing the repaired or replaced tire to the carrier, remove the rags that
are protecting the wheel design faces.
WARNING
■ After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■ When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody (except for rags that is used when stowing the flat tire).
■ When assembling the jack handle extension
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click. Otherwise the exten-
sion may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body.

668Alphabetical index
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Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 582
Jack handle .............................. 587
Jam protection function
Power windows ..................... 184
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system.... 151
Wireless remote control ........ 147
Keys .......................................... 146
Electronic key........................ 146
Engine switch ........................ 219
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 600
If you lose your keys ............. 149
Key number plate .................. 146
Keyless entry ........................ 147
Keys ...................................... 146
Replacing the battery ............ 516
Wireless remote
control key .......................... 147
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
With Yaw Assist Function) ... 283
Warning message ................. 293
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 484
Hood lock release lever ........ 484
Shift lever ...................... 230, 238
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wiper lever ............................ 257
License plate light
Light switch ........................... 247
Replacing light bulbs ............. 544
Wattage................................. 643
Light
Engine switch light ................ 453
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Headlight switch.................... 247
Illuminated entry system ....... 455
Interior lights ......................... 454
Interior light list...................... 453
Outer foot lights .................... 453
Personal/interior lights .......... 454
Replacing light bulbs............. 525
Turn signal lever ................... 245
Wattage ................................ 643
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 525
Wattage ................................ 643
Lock steering column ..... 221, 227
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 482
Maintenance data ................. 620
Maintenance requirements ... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 567
Manual headlight
leveling dial............................ 249
Manual transmission ............... 238
Master warning light................ 570
Meter
Indicators .............................. 120
Instrument panel light
control................................. 130
Meters ................................... 128
Multi-information display ....... 133
Warning lights ....................... 566
Microphone .............................. 410
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 435, 444
Outside rear view mirrors...... 180
Vanity mirror ......................... 464
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