Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 51

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When starting off on an uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control sys-
tem)
The hill-start assist control will activate. (

→P. 353)

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Engine speed while driving (automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

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When the accelerator pedal is released

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Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.

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Vehicles without multi-information display: A warning light comes on while
the system is operating. (

→P. 570)

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Vehicles with multi-information display: A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display while the system is operating.

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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 800 km (500 miles) (models for model code destination W

*

): 

Do not tow a trailer. (

→P. 223)

*

: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model

your vehicle is. (

→P. 11)

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For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.

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Idling time before stopping the engine (diesel engine only)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (

→P. 627)

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Eco-friendly driving
→P. 126

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After driving on muddy roads in poor condition (for EURO VI models

*

)

Check the cooling fins of the urea injector and clear away any foreign objects
or substances such as leaves or mud. If any of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

*

: EURO VI is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets

relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving

Not necessary

High-speed driving

Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)

Approximately 

20 seconds

Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)

Approximately 

1 minute

Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h
(62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)

Approximately 

2 minutes

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When starting the vehicle
On vehicles with automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehi-
cle from creeping.

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

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Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When driving the vehicle

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During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 

→P. 557

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Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (

→P. 248)

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Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

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On vehicles with manual transmission, do not operate the clutch halfway
for a long period of time unless it is necessary. Doing so could not only
speed up clutch wear, but could also damage the clutch or even cause a
fatal accident such as vehicle fire.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

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Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

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After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.