2012 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID steering

424 5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If emergency towing cannot be performed
The vehicle cannot be towed by another vehicle in the following situa-
tions because the front wheels may be locked by the parking lock.
Transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all 4 wheels lifted
using a flatbed or wheel-lift type truck.
• There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
• There is a malfunction in the push button start
• The P position control system is malfunctioning. (P. 437)
• The 12-volt battery is discharged.

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CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to accidents as the parking lock will be engaged.
If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing using a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

432 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system, TRC system or
hill-start assist control system.
(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.

434 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.P. 436
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, as soon as possible.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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435 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.

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489 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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CAUTION
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate
as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.

500 6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44
lbf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,
45.0 lbf)
Steering
Pedal clearance *1
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles78 mm (3.07 in.) Min.
82 mm (3.23 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel *24  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Free play Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PWR Power
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
VSC+ Vehicle Stability Control+