Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual — part 59

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Check that “TURN OFF VEHICLE”/“Turn off vehicle” on the multi-
information display is off.

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Note for the electronic key
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The smart entry & start system does not operate properly if the electronic key
is on the floor or the instrument panel, or in the door pockets, cup holders or
auxiliary boxes.

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Auto power off function

X

Vehicles with automatic transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Vehicles with manual transmission

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.

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Operation of the engine switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

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Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 175

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Conditions affecting operation
→P. 173

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Note for the entry function
→P. 174

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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

→P. 107)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

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If “SMART ENTRY & START SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL”/“Smart Entry & Start System malfunction See owner’s man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information display (if equipped)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 532

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If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
→P. 603

A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P
(except manual transmission). Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.

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WARNING

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When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

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If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (

→P. 557)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. If the engine switch is pressed while the vehicle is moving, the
warning message “PUSH AND HOLD ENGINE SWITCH FOR EMER-
GENCY STOP”/“Push and hold engine switch for emergency stop” is dis-
played on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. Turning the
engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.

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To restart the engine after turning off the engine while driving, shift the shift
lever to N (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and then press the engine switch.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

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If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch off.

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On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode,
battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.