2012 TOYOTA AURIS oil change

1172. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1, 2
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 585)*4, 7
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 589)
*2
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (hybrid model)
(P. 589)*4, 6
(Yellow)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 589)
*1, 3Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 586)*1, 3Fuel filter warning light
(diesel engine)
(P. 589)
*1, 3Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 586)*3Open door warning light
(P. 590)
*1, 3High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 586)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 590)
*1Multi-mode manual
transmission warning
light (vehicles with a
multi-mode manual
transmission) (P. 587)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 590)
*1, 2Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 588)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 590)
*1, 2SRS warning light
(P. 588)*1, 3Low engine oil level
warning light (diesel
engine) (P. 590)
*1, 2ABS warning light
(P. 588)*1, 3Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
(P. 591, 592, 592)
*1, 2Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 588)*1, 2, 8Master warning light
(P. 593)

2424-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 626, 638)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Except hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, tran-
saxle fluid, etc.
Hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, hybrid tran-
saxle fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Hybrid model: If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it
may not be possible to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other posi-
tions. When the shift position cannot be changed from P to any other posi-
tion, the front wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with
the front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

3644-5. Using the driving support systems
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Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter
Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter is performed as necessary in
accordance with driving conditions.
Equipment characteristics
The DPF system has the following characteristics:
Idle speed increases during cleaning
The smell of the exhaust gas changes
When starting the engine, white-colored steam (water vapor)
may be expelled during cleaning
Acceleration performance may degrade during cleaning
Replacing the engine oil
P. 497
Diesel particulate filter system (diesel
engine only)
When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically cleaned.
CAUTION
Exhaust pipe
Do not touch the exhaust pipe during regeneration, as the exhaust pipe and
exhaust gases will become particularly hot. Also, make sure that there are
no people or flammable materials near the exhaust pipe while the vehicle is
stopped.
Failure to do so may cause injury by burning or a fire.

5036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil consumption
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality
of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil may
have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L/1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600
miles)
If your vehicle consumes more than 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.) every 1000
km (600 miles), contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter “A” when the engine is running.
(P. 122, 126)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
While pressing the display change button (P. 122, 126), turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine because reset mode will
be canceled). Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter dis-
plays “000000”.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
While pressing the display change button (P. 122, 126), turn the engine
switch to the IGNITION ON mode (do not start the engine because other-
wise the reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the but-
ton until the trip meter displays “000000”.
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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)
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5927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(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)
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5937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 602
*2: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*3: Driver’s and passengers seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and passengers seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for
30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph).
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
*4: The DPF system warning may not turn off when the engine oil change
reminder is on. In this event, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Master warning light (vehi-
cles with a multi-informa-
tion display)
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.
P. 5 9 9
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5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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