2011 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID Owners Manual

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Rear window wiper and washer
The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
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Washer operation

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Headlight cleaner switch
The headlight cleaner can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
Windshield washer linked operation (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
When the windshield washer is operated with the “POWER” switch in ON
mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaner will operate once.
(P. 212)
NOTICE
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not use this function when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may
cause the washer fluid pump to overheat.
: If equipped
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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Cruise control
: If equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed, and push
the lever down to set the
speed.
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Adjusting the set speed
Increase the speed
Decrease the speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed can be made by lightly
pushing the lever up or down
and releasing it.
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.

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Cruise control can be set when
The shift position is in D.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
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.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
If the cruise control indicator light flashes
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
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, and have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
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.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
During emergency towing

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Toyota parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
Toyota parking assist-sensor uses sensors in the corners and rear of
the vehicle to detect the distance between the vehicle and any obsta-
cles, and informs the driver of this distance using the warning
beeps.
Sensor types
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch
On/off
To turn the system on, press
the switch. The indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
To turn the system off, press
the switch again.

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Sensor detection distance and buzzer
Back sensors
Rear corner sensors
Distance shown as Buzzer
150 to 60 cm (4.9 to 1.9 ft.) Long
60 to 47.5 cm (1.9 to 1.6 ft.) Medium
47.5 to 35 cm (1.6 to 1.1 ft.) Short
Less than 35 cm (1.1 ft.) Continuous
Distance shown as Buzzer
50 to 37.5 cm (1.6 to 1.2 ft.) Medium
37.5 to 25 cm (1.2 to 0.8 ft.) Short
Less than 25 cm (0.8 ft.) Continuous