2012 TOYOTA AURIS check engine

5116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
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Maintenance and care
If the fluid level is extremely low
add washer fluid.
Raise the cap keeping your finger
pressed down on the hole in the
center and check the fluid level in
the tube.
NOTICE
When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the engine is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
Washer fluid
CAUTION
When adding washer fluid
Except hybrid model: Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or run-
ning as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the
engine etc.
Hybrid model: Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or
operating as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on
the engine etc.

5326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Except hybrid model: Turn the engine switch off.
Hybrid model: Turn the power switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. (P. 536)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (except hybrid model)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (hybrid model)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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5907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1, 2
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed
Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
except hybrid model:
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 7.5 L (2.0
gal., 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.Low fuel level warning
light
hybrid model:
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 6.8 L (1.8
gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*3
Warns the rear passengers
to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine)
*2
Indicates that engine oil
level is low, but does not
indicate a malfunction.
Check the level of engine oil,
and add if necessary.
(P. 497)

5917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
DPF system warning light
(diesel engine)
*2
• Indicates that the DPF
catalytic converter needs
to be cleaned due to
repeated short trips and/
or low-speed driving.
• Indicates that the
amount of accumulated
deposits in the DPF cat-
alytic converter has
reached the specified
level.
To clean with DPF catalytic
converter, drive the vehicle
at a speed of 65 km/h (40
mph) or greater for 20 to 30
minutes as much as possible
until the DPF system warn-
ing light turns off
*4.
Do not turn off the engine as
much as possible until the
DPF system warning light
turns off.
If it is not possible to drive
the vehicle at speeds of 65
km/h (40 mph) or greater, or
the DPF system warning
light does not turn off even
after driving for more than 30
minutes, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
Flashes approximately
14500 km (9000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance date has been
reset).Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 503)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

5927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
• Flashes while you are
driving.
• Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 503)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
1ND-TV engine
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 503)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

5947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system without multi-information display)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
ContinuousContinuous(Flashes
in yellow)Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the engine switch.• Change the
shift position
to P.
• Bring the
electronic
key back into
the vehicle.
Once3 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position P was selected with-
out turning off the engine
switch.
Turn the
engine switch
off or bring the
electronic key
back into the
vehicle.
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the engine switch in any
mode other than OFF and the
electronic key outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

6047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
A buzzer also
sounds.
Shift the shift position
to P.
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.
A buzzer also
sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
Indicates that the
engine oil is scheduled
to be changed.
Comes on approxi-
mately 14500 km
(9000 miles) after the
engine oil is
changed. (The indi-
cator will not work
properly unless the
oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 503)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive)
(Diesel engine)
(Diesel engine)

6057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the
engine oil is changed.
• Flashes while you
are driving
• Vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system: Flashes for
about 12 seconds
when the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a
smart entry & start
system: Flashes for
about 12 seconds
when the engine
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 503)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Diesel engine)