Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 142

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Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-
erly (if equipped)
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If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute (if equipped)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned on, have it checked by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

WARNING

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If a warning light comes on or a warning buzzer sounds when a warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with
multi-information display)
Check and follow the message shown on the multi-information display. Fail-
ure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

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If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire pres-
sure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

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Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.

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If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

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If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the boost pressure in
the turbocharger is abnormally high (diesel engine)
Never drive at high speed or race the engine even after the lamp goes off.

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If the fuel system warning light flashes (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light flashing. Continued driving
with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly (vehi-
cles with the tire pressure warning system)
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed

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Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

Multi-information display
Handling method

Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.

If any of the warning messages comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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: If equipped

The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

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Vehicles with multi-information
display type A

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Vehicles with multi-information
display type B

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.

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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Messages and warnings

System 

warning 

light

Warning 

buzzer

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Warning

Comes on Comes on

Sounds

Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed

Comes on



Sounds



Comes on 

or flashes

Sounds

Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning

Flashes



Sounds

Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result

Comes on



Does not 

sound

Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance

Flashes



Does not 

sound

Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly