2011 TOYOTA AURIS Owners Manual (in English)

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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of 12-volt battery electrolyte.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and push the P position switch without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
Install the chains on the front tires.
Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires.
Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.

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CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ..... 248
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers........................ 254
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 255
Using the radio.................. 257
Using the CD player.......... 262
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs...................... 267
Operating an iPod ............. 273
Operating a USB
memory........................... 280
Optimal use of the
audio system .................. 288
Using the AUX port ........... 291
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 292

3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ............................ 295
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................. 299
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 302
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 304
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................... 308
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features .......................... 309
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone).......... 314
Making a phone call.......... 320
Setting a cellular phone .... 323
Security and system
setup ............................... 327
Using the phone book....... 3313-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 336
• Interior light ..................... 337
• Personal lights ................ 338
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 339
• Glove box ....................... 340
• Console box.................... 340
• Cup holders .................... 341
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 342
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 343
Vanity mirrors.................... 344
Clock ................................. 345
Portable ashtray................ 346
Cigarette lighter ................ 347
Power outlet ...................... 349
Seat heaters ..................... 350
Floor mat........................... 352
Luggage compartment
features........................... 353

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Air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Air outlet displayWindshield defogger Temperature control
Outside air or recirculated air mode
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OffAutomatic mode
Changes the air outlets used
Fan speed display Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
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