2012 TOYOTA AURIS warning

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.
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5977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
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When trouble arises
Engine oil change reminder light comes on (diesel engine)
1ND-TV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 15000 km (9300 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated, when you have driven less than 15000 km (9300 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
1AD-FTV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 30000 km (18000 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated, when you have driven less than 30000 km (18000 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
When driving to clean the DPF catalytic converter (diesel engine)
When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain and
traffic conditions, and be sure to observe traffic laws and/or regulations. Fail-
ure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

5987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
NOTICE
When the DPF system warning light comes on (diesel engine)
If the DPF system warning light is left on without performing cleaning, after
an additional 100 to 300 km (62 to 187 miles), the malfunction indicator
lamp may come on. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
If the fuel filter warning light comes on (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

5997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
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When trouble arises
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warning indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with a multi-infor mation display)
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
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Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.
(hybrid model)
A buzzer also sounds.

6007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause
an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
• Indicates that the engine is almost overheat-
ing. (hybrid model) (P. 687)
• The power control unit may be overheating.
(hybrid model) (P. 687)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem (if equipped)
• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-
vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.

6017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start
system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates that the speed limiter system is mal-
functioning. (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control
system. (hybrid model)
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat sur-
face and apply the parking brake securely.
Also, it may not be possible to turn the power
switch off. If this happens, applying the park-
ing brake will enable the switch to be turned
off.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the Toyota parking
assist-sensor (if equipped)
• The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)

6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. After taking the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem, check that the warning message and light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
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Indicates that one or
more of the side doors
is not fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors
are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the
side doors are closed.
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the back door is
not yet fully closed.
Close the back door.

6037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the parking
brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Vehicles without a
smart entry & start sys-
tem:
Indicates that the
engine switch is turned
off or turned to the
“ACC” position and the
driver’s door is opened
while the lights are
turned on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Indicates that the
engine switch or power
switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s
door is opened while
the lights are turned on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Red)
(Flashes)