Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 58

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with 

smart entry & start system)

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Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
Diesel engine only: the 

 indicator turns on. The engine will start after

the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: the 

 indicator turns on. The engine will start after

the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.

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Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (

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

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.

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Manual transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (

→P. 261)

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.

Stopping the engine

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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (vehicles with automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (vehicles
with manual transmission) released. (The mode changes each time
the switch is pressed.)

Off

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The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

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: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off (vehicles
with automatic transmission only).

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “TURN OFF VEHICLE”/“Turn off vehicle” is displayed
on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch
once.

Changing engine switch modes

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with automatic transmission)

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