2011 TOYOTA AURIS Owners Manual (in English)

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Using engine braking
To use engine braking, select the B position.
During high speed driving, you may feel that deceleration by engine brak-
ing is less than that of a conventional vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the transmission in B for a long time.
This may cause decreased fuel economy. To prevent this, use D for nor-
mal driving.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Eco drive mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco drive mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
Alarms
If the shift position is changed in any of the following situations, a buzzer will
sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position will
automatically change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift
position.
Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When the shift lever is changed from P to another position without
depressing the brake pedal.
• When the shift position is changed from P or N to B.
Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pushed while the vehicle is moving.
• When shift position R is selected while the vehicle is moving forward.
• When shift position D is selected while the vehicle is moving in reverse.
• When the shift position is changed from R to B.

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CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
Shift lever precautions
Do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When a warning message indicating malfunction appears on the multi-
information display. (P. 437)
When the P position switch indicator flashes.
When the shift position symbols (such as P and R) are flashing on the shift
position indicator.
When the shift position indicator remains off.
When in heavy traffic
If shift position N is selected, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.

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NOTICE
If the vehicle cannot be shifted out of P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession. The system protection function may activate and temporarily pre-
vent the vehicle from shifting out of P. If this happens, wait for around 15
seconds before attempting to change the shift position again.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 241)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Setting the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Releasing the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and then lower it completely while pressing the
button.

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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 90)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays the hybrid system output or regeneration level.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
P. 198

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Changing the display
Pressing this button switches among odometer, trip meter and instru-
ment panel light control displays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*1
Trip meter B*1
Instrument panel light control
display*2 (when the headlight
switch is on and surrounding
are dark enough)
*1: Pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
*2: Pressing and holding the button
will adjust brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights.
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Odometer/trip meter display
Clock
P. 345