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5827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck (Multidrive or hybrid transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
To prevent causing serious damage to the Stop & Start system when
towing (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
Never tow this vehicle with four wheels on the ground. Use a flatbed truck,
or lift up front or rear of the vehicle by using a wheel-lift type truck.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (Multidrive or hybrid transmission)
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 damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (multi-mode manual transmission or manual transmission)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
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 with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing
Vehicles with a Multidrive or hybrid transmission, never tow a vehicle from
the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
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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.
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5957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
7
When trouble arises
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors with-
out first turning the engine
switch off.
Turn the
engine switch
off and lock the
doors again.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the engine.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
9 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(P. 529)
Once(Flashes
quickly in
green for
15 sec-
onds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(P. 264)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
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 Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
If the engine oil change reminder is on (if equipped)
Repeated short time trips and/or low-speed driving may cause the oil to
degrade sooner than usual, regardless of the actual distance driven. If this
happens, the engine oil change reminder will come on.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could
not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the engine
switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
Touch the
electronic key
to the engine
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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6117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
7
When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system or push button start)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
OnceThe electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the engine.Start the
engine with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.Start the
hybrid sys-
tem with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
(Flashes)
(Except hybrid model)*1
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1, 2
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6127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the engine switch
was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key
was not in the
vehicle, the shift
lever was in P and
the engine switch
was not turned
off.
Turn the
engine
switch off
or bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive)
*1
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6137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
7
When trouble arises
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the power switch
was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key
was not in the
vehicle, shift posi-
tion was shifted to
P and the power
switch was not
turned off.
Turn the
power
switch off
or bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the engine
switch off when
the shift lever was
in P.
Turn the
engine
switch off
and lock
the doors
again.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1, 2
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive)
*1
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6147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
entry function
after the elec-
tronic key was
carried outside
the vehicle with-
out turning off the
power switch.
Turn the
power
switch off
and lock
the doors
again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Con-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever
to P.
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift position
was in any posi-
tions other than P
and the power
switch was not
turned off.
Shift the
shift posi-
tion to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1
(Flashes)*1, 2
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive)
*1
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1, 2