Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 77

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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.

Increases the speed
Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is
operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-
ally until the lever is released.

Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.

The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission
only) is depressed.

Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.

Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately
40 km/h (25 mph).

Adjusting the set speed

1
2

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

1

2

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Cruise control can be set when

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The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. (vehi-
cles with automatic transmission)

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Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

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The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.

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Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.

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Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations:

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Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

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Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

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VSC is activated. (if equipped)

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4WD models: The front-wheel drive control switch is switched between H2
and H4.

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TRC or A-TRC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC, TRC or A-TRC system is turned off. (if equipped)

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If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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WARNING

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To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

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Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.

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In heavy traffic

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On roads with sharp bends

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On winding roads

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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

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On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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When your vehicle is towing a trailer (models for model code destination
W

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) or during emergency towing

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: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model

your vehicle is. (

→P. 11)

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Rear view monitor system

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The rear view monitor system will
activate when the shift lever is in
R. (

→P. 247, 254)

The rear view monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift lever
is in any position other than R.
When the shift lever is shifted to
the R position and any mode but-
ton (such as “SETUP”) is pressed,
the rear view monitor system is
canceled, and the screen is
switched to the mode of the button
that was pressed.

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: If equipped

The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle with fixed guide lines while
backing up, for example while parking.

The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.