Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 148

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WARNING

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After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.

NOTICE

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When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.

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When assembling the jack handle extension
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click. Otherwise the exten-
sion may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body.

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When replacing the tires (vehicles with tire pressure warning sys-

tem)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
(vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or other qualified service shop as soon as possible.
Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when
replacing the tire. (

→P. 519)

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If the engine will not start

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Gasoline engine: Refuel the vehicle.
Diesel engine: 

→P. 616

● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(

→P. 236, 239)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 

(if equipped: 

→P. 107)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 607)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. (

→P. 602)

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (

→P. 236, 239), consider each of the

following points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 607)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles

with smart entry & start system)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally.

Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission).
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission)
firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

Emergency start function (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)

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If the electronic key does not operate properly 

(vehicles with smart entry & start system)

Use the mechanical key (

→P. 151)

in order to perform the following
operations:

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (

→P. 173) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system
and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following
the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

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