Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 127

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Refilling AdBlue™ by yourself in an emergency
When the engine cannot be restarted due to the depletion of
AdBlue™, adding approximately 5.0 L (5.3 qt., 4.4 Imp.qt.) or more
of AdBlue™ will allow the engine to be started again. Perform the
following procedures to refill AdBlue™. (The AdBlue™ tank has a
capacity of 13.8 L [14.6 qt., 12.1 Imp.qt.].)

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Refilling with the refilling equipment
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. (

→P. 497)

Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.

Insert the nozzle and refill
AdBlue™.

Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.

Turn the cap until you hear a
click.

Check that the engine starts.

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Refilling with the bottle
Park the vehicle on a level surface, turn the engine switch off,
and then open the hood. (

→P. 497)

Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.

Insert a bottle of AdBlue™
and fully tighten it.

Push down on the bottle.

AdBlue™ will begin to be
refilled. Refill AdBlue™ slowly
so that it does not spill. Do not
remove the bottle until it is
empty.

Check that no AdBlue™
remains in the bottle, and
then remove it.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 until approx-
imately 5.0 L (5.3 qt., 4.4
Imp.qt.) or more of AdBlue™
have been refilled.

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Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.

Turn the cap until you hear a
click.

Check that the engine starts.

The way of refilling may differ from those shown in the illustration.

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When refilling AdBlue™
After refilling AdBlue™, the engine may take a few seconds longer than nor-
mal to start.

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When refilling AdBlue™
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle parts, paint, etc.

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Do not use urea solution other than AdBlue™.

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If AdBlue™ comes into contact with any painted surfaces on the vehicle,
immediately wash the affected areas with water.

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If AdBlue™ is spilled inside the engine compartment, immediately wipe it
with a wet cloth.

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When refilling AdBlue™ with the refilling equipment
Observe the following precautions to prevent AdBlue™ overflowing from the
AdBlue™ tank:

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Securely insert the nozzle into the AdBlue™ filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the AdBlue™ tank.

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When storing AdBlue™ containers
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle parts, paint, etc., and
changes in the chemical compounds of AdBlue™ may cause unpleasant
odors.

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Do not leave AdBlue™ containers inside the vehicle. 

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Tightly seal AdBlue™ containers and store them in a cool, dry location
with good ventilation and no exposure to direct sunlight.

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Tires

Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “

∆” mark, etc.,

molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.

Checking tires

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