Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 149

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Automatic transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.

Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.

When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

Press the engine switch.

In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

Starting the engine

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Manual transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.

Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.

When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem is deactivated in customization
setting, the engine switch will turn
to ACCESSORY mode.

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

Press the engine switch.

In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission)
and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

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Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(

→P. 532)

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Alarm (vehicles with alarm for Kazakhstan and Morocco)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.

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Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step   above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. (

→P. 242)

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When the electronic key does not work properly

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Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 648)

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Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. 
(

→P. 171)

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If the vehicle battery is discharged

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.

Open the hood. (

→P. 497)

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi-
nal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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2TR-FE engine

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional or a qualified
repair shop.

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