2012 TOYOTA AURIS check engine

6857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and
then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument
panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. (P. 709)
If your vehicle overheats (except hybrid
model)
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6877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The high engine coolant temperature display is shown on the multi-
information display:
The engine may be overheating.
“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play:
The power control unit may be overheating.
If the high engine coolant temperature display is shown on the
multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature display disap-
pears and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid model)
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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6887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
check the engine coolant
level and inspect the cooling
system for leaks.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 709)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information
display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
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7058-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine (except hybrid model) or
warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system (hybrid model), wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

Engine oil selection
Gasoline engine
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter
1NR-FE engine
3.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp. qt.)
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FXE engines
4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV engine
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp. qt.)
Without filter1NR-FE engine
3.2 L (3.4 qt., 2.8 Imp. qt.)
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FXE engines
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV engine
3.5 L (3.7 qt., 3.1 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

7118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 20C
(68F):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Multidrive
Fluid capacity*7.7 L (8.2 qt., 6.8 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine CVTF FE
NOTICE
Multidrive fluid type
Using Multidrive fluid other than “Toyota Genuine CVTF FE” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transaxle
Gear oil capacity (Reference)
1AD-FTV engine
2.3 L (2.4 qt., 2.0 Imp. qt.)
Others
2.4 L (2.5 qt., 2.1 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil typeUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4
and SAE 75W specifications

7178-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be available, so please check the availability
with your distributor.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel infor mation
Gasoline engine
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.
Diesel engine
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel conforming to European
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or
less of sulfur and has a cetane number of 48 or higher.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or
mechanical keys can be made by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(P. 149)
If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately. (P. 150)
Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 529)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model):
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 261)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system (hybrid model):
Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. (P. 270)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the
radio wave. (P. 158)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

731What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside
the vehicle
* during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (P. 103)
*: If the vehicle is equipped with intrusion sensor.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model):
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start
the engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model):
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or
start the engine.
Hybrid model:
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the
hybrid system.
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Check the message on
the multi-information display. (P. 599)
When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 585.
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on
(vehicles with a drive monitor display)