2012 TOYOTA AURIS display

2724-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)Operation of the power switch
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the power
switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-
tem.
Automatic P position selection function
When the shift position is other than P, pressing the power switch with the
vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to change to P auto-
matically, and then the power switch will turn off.
When turning the power switch off from a position other than P, firmly
depress the brake pedal and confirm that the shift position* has changed to
P before slowly releasing the brake pedal.
*: Even after the instrument panel display has been turned off, the shift
position indicator will continue to be displayed for several seconds.
When the P position control system malfunctions
The power switch will not be able to be turned off. In such a case, the switch
can be turned off by applying the parking brake.
When the system malfunctions, immediately have your vehicle serviced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
If the smart entry & start system or push button start has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
P. 670

2744-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on,
the EV drive mode indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return
the vehicle to normal driving (using
the gasoline engine and electric
motor [traction motor]).
Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it
cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 0
C (32F) for a
long period of time etc.
The gasoline engine is warming up.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
When the amount of remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge dis-
played on the meter is low. (P. 142)
Vehicle speed is high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
The windshield defogger is in use.
EV drive mode (hybrid model)
In EV drive mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by
the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the
morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without
concern for noises and gas emissions.

2784-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switch. The gear steps can then be selected by oper-
ating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion (vehicles with a paddle shift switch)
*1*2
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2794-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
4
Driving
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch), allowing
you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Changing gear steps in the M position
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2824-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
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
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2

2834-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
4
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
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2
Gear Shift Indicator
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2854-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
4
Driving
If the parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other than
N with engine running
When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
10 seconds.
When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
90 seconds.
If the M indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in E.)
If the N indicator is flashing
When shifting the shift lever:
Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the
desired position.
When the engine is turned off:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N, and
then to the desired position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and shift the shift lever to N,
and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still blinks after the above operations, shift the shift lever to N
and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.
If the N indicator is flashing and the warning buzzer is beeping
Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.
CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

2874-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
4
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
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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)