3644-5. Using the driving support systems
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)
Operating conditions
The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The 12-volt battery is sufficiently charged.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The hood is closed.
• The clutch pedal is not being depressed.
• The shift lever is in N.
In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• Engine coolant temperature is too low or too high.
• Diesel engine: The outside temperature is too low.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The air conditioning
system is being used when the vehicle interior temperature is extremely
high such as after the vehicle was parked under the hot sun.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only: The windshield
defogger is being used.
• Vehicles with a power heater: The power heater is being used.
• The 12-volt battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge.
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly,
resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system to become excessively high.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• A large amount of electricity is being used.
• At high altitude
When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and
restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.
In the following situations, it may take longer than normal for the Stop & Start
system to activate.
• The 12-volt battery is discharged.
• After the 12-volt battery terminals have been disconnected and recon-
nected after a 12-volt battery replacement, etc.
• The engine coolant temperature is low.
3654-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Automatic engine start function
In the following situations, the engine may start even without the clutch pedal
being depressed.
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The air conditioning
system is being used or turned on.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only: The windshield
defogger is turned on.
• The 12-volt battery is not sufficiently charged.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
• A large amount of electricity is being used.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start system
is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be automatically re-
enabled once the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position then to the
“START” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start system is
disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be automatically re-enabled
once the engine switch is turned off then the engine is started.
The Stop & Start system protection feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud
sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be auto-
matically cut off in order to maintain power for the Stop & Start system func-
tion.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the
“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud sound
is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to maintain power for the Stop & Start system function.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch off then to ACCESSORY mode or
IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.
Steering wheel operation
When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel
may become heavier than when driving.
Hood
If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or by the automatic
engine start function. Restart the engine with the engine switch operation.
(P. 262, 266)
3664-5. Using the driving support systems
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)When to use the Stop & Start system
Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red
lights, intersections, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of
time, turn off the engine completely.
Stop & Start system warning buzzer
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the following action is
performed, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start indicator will flash. This
indicates that the engine is only stopped by the Stop & Start system, not that
the engine has been turned off completely.
The shift lever is shifted to a position other than N with the clutch pedal
released.
If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system
Turn the windshield defogger on. (The engine will start due to the automatic
engine start function.) (P. 391, 400)
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
deactivate the system.
The Stop & Start system operation time and Stop & Start system total
operation time display
P. 123, 129
Replacing 12-volt battery
The installed 12-volt battery is specific to the Stop & Start system. It should
only be replaced with a 12-volt battery of identical type and rating.
Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for further details.
4946-2. Maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)
Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission), pedal almost touches the floor, vehi-
cle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
5997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and take the specified
steps to correct the suspected problem.
To prevent the clutch from overheating
Observe the following while driving.
Do not keep driving up a hill at low speeds.
Do not start off and stop repeatedly on an uphill.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the vehicle
on a hill.(Comes on)
Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(warning buzzer) (vehicles
with a multi-mode manual
transmission)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system and
that the clutch has
become hot due to exces-
sive load.
Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down. Have the system
checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)Heat clutch warning light
(warning buzzer) (vehicles
with a multi-mode manual
transmission)
Indicates that the clutch
has become hot, but does
not indicate a malfunction
in the multi-mode manual
transmission system.Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
6317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical 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 vehicle
even after the
engine switch
was pressed
two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the
electronic
key to the
engine
switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal.
• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
power switch
was pressed,
the electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle
even after the
power switch
was pressed
two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the
electronic
key to the
power
switch
while
depress-
ing the
brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with manual
transmission)
*1
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1, 2
6357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
engine switch
turned off and
then the engine
switch was put in
ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON
mode twice with-
out the engine
being started.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 6 8 5 ) , t h e
engine switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with manual
transmission)
*1
6377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch
being pressed.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depress-
ing the
brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
engine switch
being pressed.
Press the
engine
switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive or multi-mode
manual transmis-
sion)
*1
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with manual
transmission)
*1