Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 60

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Automatic transmission

∗

X

Vehicles without smart entry & start system

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

X

Vehicles with smart entry & start system

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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: If equipped

Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.

Shifting the shift lever

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1

: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

*

2

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possi-

ble gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral 

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

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1

S

S mode driving

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2

 (

→P. 250)

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The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.

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Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch
to select Eco drive mode.

The “ECO MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
Eco drive mode.

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Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such
as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.

Press the “PWR MODE” switch
to select power mode.

The “PWR MODE” indicator light
will come on.
Press the switch again to cancel
power mode.

Selecting the driving mode

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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected
by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of
your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to
6, will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the
initial shift range may be set to 3 if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the
shift lever was in D. (

→P. 253)

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Shift ranges and their functions
● Automatically selecting shift ranges between 1 and 6 according

to vehicle speed and driving conditions. But the gear is limited
according to selected range.

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than

a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Selecting shift ranges in the S position

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