Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 65

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Automatic light off system (if equipped)

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Models for model code destination V

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 and Blank

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 (except for Kazakhstan,

Morocco and Egypt)

The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to

 

IGNITION ON mode (vehicles

with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to 

 or 

 once

and then back to 

 or 

.

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Models for model code destination W

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, Kazakhstan, Morocco and Egypt

When the light switch is in 

 or 

:

The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system).
When the light switch is in AUTO:
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry
& start system).
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles

with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to 

 or 

 

once

and then back to 

 or 

.

*

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

your vehicle is. (

→P. 11)

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Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)

X

Vehicles without smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. 

X

Vehicles with smart entry & start system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights are turned on. 

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Battery-saving function

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Models for model code destination V

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 and Blank

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 (except for Kazakhstan,

Morocco and Egypt)

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the head-
lights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and auto-
matically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.

X

Models for model code destination W

*

, Kazakhstan, Morocco and Egypt

In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light

switch is in 

 or 

 position when the engine switch is turned to the

“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and
automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can-
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is closed once and then opened

*

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

your vehicle is. (

→P. 11)

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Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users. 

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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 648)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Fog light switch

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Front fog light switch (if equipped)

Turns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on

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: If equipped

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog. 

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Rear fog light switch (if equipped)

Turns the rear fog light on

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to 

.

Operating the switch ring again
turns the rear fog light off.

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Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)

Turns the front and rear
fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights
on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on

Releasing the switch ring

returns it to 

.

Operating the switch ring again
turns only the rear fog lights off.

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Fog lights can be used when
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.

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