Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 50

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle .............208
Cargo and luggage ............221
Trailer towing (except 

models for model code 
destination W)..................222

Trailer towing (models for 

model code destination 
W) ....................................223

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles without smart 
entry & start system)........236

Engine (ignition) switch 

(vehicles with smart 
entry & start system)........239

Automatic transmission .....247
Manual transmission..........254
Turn signal lever ................260
Parking brake ....................261

4-3. Operating the lights 

and wipers

Headlight switch ................262
Fog light switch..................269
Windshield wipers and 

washer.............................271

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap...................................274

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense .........279
PCS (Pre-Crash 

Safety system).................287

LDA (Lane Departure 

Alert) ................................300

RSA (Road Sign Assist).....309
Cruise control.....................314
Rear view monitor 

system .............................318

Four-wheel drive 

system .............................329

Rear differential 

lock system......................339

Stop & Start system 

(Smart Stop) ....................343

Driving assist systems .......353
Downhill assist control 

system .............................361

DPF (Diesel Particulate 

Filter) system ...................364

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ..............368

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

→P. 236, 239

X

Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

→P. 247)

Release the parking brake. (

→P. 261)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 

X

Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(

→P. 254)

Release the parking brake. (

→P. 261)

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

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X

Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (

→P. 247)

X

Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (

→P. 254)

X

Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (

→P. 261), and shift the shift lever to P 

(

→P. 247).

Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

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Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (

→P. 254)

If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R as needed.

Set the parking brake. (

→P. 261)

Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

X

Automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. 
Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 
Release the parking brake. 

X

Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. 
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal. 
Release the parking brake. 

Starting off on a steep uphill

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