2012 TOYOTA AURIS fuel

2314-1. Before driving
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Driving
Breaking in your new Toyota (hybrid model)
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 703)
 Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed driving
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately 20
seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately 2
minutes

2444-1. Before driving
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Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible
drawbar load before towing. (P. 696)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a trailer.
Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-related accidents:
driver error, excessive speed, and overloading.
Trailer towing (except hybrid model)
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the
running performance, handling, fuel consumption and endur-
ance of your vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct
manner and operate the vehicle with care for safer driving and
optimal comfort. Damage and/or malfunctions that occur as a
result of towing performed for commercial purposes are not
covered by the Toyota warranty.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for further information
about additional requirements such as towing kits, etc.

2754-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold
If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline
engine will start automatically in order to warm up. In this case, you will
become unable to switch to EV drive mode.
After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi-
nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to
switch to EV drive mode.
Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart
in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will
sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
Vehicle speed becomes high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, it is possible to drive up to about 2 km (1.3 miles) if driving
at a speed of about 45 km/h (28 mph) or less. (The distance that is possible
depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.)
Changing a driving mode when in EV-Drive Mode
EV-Drive Mode can be used in conjunction with Eco drive mode and power
mode.
However, EV-Drive Mode may be automatically canceled when used in con-
junction with power mode.
Fuel economy
Your Toyota is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during
normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]).
Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.
CAUTION
Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the
vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy-
cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehi-
cle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

2774-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking
forces by operating shift lever.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
D
Normal driving*1
Gear step selection (P. 278)
(paddle shift switches activated)
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
(P. 279)
Sport mode

2824-2. Driving procedures
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Selecting the Easy sports (Es) mode (when the shift lever in E
only)
The Es mode can be selected for superior driving performance and
to achieve a feeling of faster acceleration than in E mode.
Press the “Es” switch.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the Es mode.
To improve fuel economy, can-
cel the Es mode for ordinary
driving.
Shift the shift lever to M and operate the shift lever or paddle shift
switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehicle
speed.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Changing gear positions in M mode
*1*2
1
2

2834-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
When the shift position is in E or Es, the paddle shift switches can be
used to select a gear position temporarily. When a gear position is
selected, the gear position will be displayed.
Upshifting
Downshifting
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel
economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-
formance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator operates only
M mode.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Changing gear positions in E or Es mode
*1*2
1
2
Gear Shift Indicator
*1*2
1
2

2874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel
economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-
formance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Gear Shift Indicator display
Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the
clutch pedal.
Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
Gasoline engine
km/h (mph)
Gear Shift Indicator
*1*2
1
2
Shift positionMaximum speed
1NR-FE engine1ZR-FAE engine
144 (27)49 (30)
281 (50)92 (57)
3112 (69)134 (83)
4151 (93)181 (112)
5178 (110)215 (133)

2904-2. Driving procedures
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The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When selecting a shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instrument panel.
When a shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B
disappears from the shift position indicator.
Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually
be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving
down hills or on steep slopes