Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 63

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (

→P. 461). To improve air

conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

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Deactivation of the driving mode

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Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.

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Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.

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Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed transmission)
A buzzer will sound to alert the driver if the shift lever is shifted to the R posi-
tion.

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Turn signal lever

Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

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Turn signals can be operated when

X

Vehicles without smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

X

Vehicles with smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

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If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.

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To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

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Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed.
(Customizable features: 

→P. 648)

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Parking brake

Sets the parking brake

Fully pull the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal. 
At this time, the parking brake indi-
cator light will come on.

Releases the parking brake

Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the but-
ton. 
At this time, the parking brake indi-
cator light will go off.

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Parking the vehicle
→P. 209

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
→P. 572

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Usage in winter time
→P. 368

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Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

X

Type A

The headlights, front posi-
tion, tail, license plate,
instrument panel and
daytime running lights (if
equipped) (

→P. 266) turn

on and off automatically
(when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position
[vehicles without smart
entry & start system] or
IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with smart entry
& start system]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

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