2013 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS Owners Manual

2814-6. Driving tips
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
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Driving
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
17-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be installed on 17-inch tires.
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 0.5  1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Selecting tire chains (15-and 16-inch tires)
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Regulations on the use of tire chains

2824-6. Driving tips
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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5Interior features
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Heater system ................... 284
Automatic air conditioning
system (without dual
operation) ........................ 289
Automatic air conditioning
system (with dual
operation) ........................ 298
Power heater ..................... 306
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers .............. 308
5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 310
Using the radio .................. 314
Using the CD player .......... 318
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 323
Operating an iPod.............. 329
Operating a USB
memory............................ 338
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................. 345
Using the AUX port ............ 347
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 3485-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 351
• Interior lights .................. 352
• Vanity lights ................... 352
• Personal lights ............... 353
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 355
• Glove box ...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders ................... 358
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 360
Luggage compartment
features............................ 361
5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors ............................. 373
Clock .................................. 374
Outside temperature
display ............................. 375
Portable ashtray................. 377
Power outlets ..................... 378
Seat heaters ...................... 380
Armrest .............................. 382
Coat hooks......................... 383
Assist grips ........................ 384
Panoramic roof shade........ 385

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Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Heater system
: If equipped
Temperature control dial
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control dialWindshield defogger
Changes the air outlets used
On/off
Recirculated air mode
Outside air mode1
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2855-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
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Interior features
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Press to turn fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (high) or counterclockwise (low).
To change the air outlets, press “” or “” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to the outside air
mode if the recirculated air mode is
used. (It may switch automatically.)
To return to the previous mode,
press again.
Adjusting the settings manually
Defogging the windshield
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2865-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
Air outlets and air flow

2875-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
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Interior features
Press to change to recirculated air mode.
Press to change to outside air mode.
When recirculated mode is selected, the indicator on illumi-
nates.
When outside air mode is selected, the indicator on illumi-
nates.
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the
vent.
Switching between outside and recirculated air modes
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
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2885-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent
Close the vent
Fogging up of the windows
The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
Air conditioning filter
P. 428
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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the heater system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.