Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 122

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition 
(

→P. 507)

• Warm  water

• Baking soda

• Grease

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water

Engine coolant 
level (

→P. 505)

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high

quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

Engine oil level 
(

→P. 502)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (

→P. 535)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Light bulbs 
(

→P. 540)

• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator, 
condenser and 
intercooler 
(if equipped) 
(

→P. 506)

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Tire inflation 
pressure 
(

→P. 526)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid 
(

→P. 511)

• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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WARNING

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.

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When working on the engine compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.

●

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

●

Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.

■

Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. 

■

If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Hood

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into either of
the slots.

Lower
Normal

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

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WARNING

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Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

■

After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.