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1674-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
4
Driving
Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (P. 203)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (P. 208)
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is enabled,
shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal will stop the
engine. (P. 208)
Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 203)
Set the parking brake. (P. 212)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 208)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Set the parking brake. (P. 212)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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1904-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (vehicles
with a Multidrive: The key can be
removed only when the shift lever
is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be
used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
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1914-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
4
Driving
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 208)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
When the steering lock cannot be released
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
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1934-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
4
Driving
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
Vehicles without a multi-information display
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
Diesel engine: turns on. The
engine begins starting after
goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entr y & start system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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1994-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
4
Driving
Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 123
Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 1 9
Notes for the entry function
P. 120
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 71)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
Vehicles without a multi-information display
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a multi-information display
“SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START” will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
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2004-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)When the steering lock cannot be released
Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
When the smart entry & start system indicator light flashes in yellow
(vehicles without a multi-information display)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
When “CHECK ENTRY & START SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi-
information display (vehicles with a multi-information display)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 430
Operation of the engine switch
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 551 Vehicles without a multi-information dis-
play: The smart entry & start system indi-
cator light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a multi-information display:
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multi-
drive). Press the engine switch while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
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3545-3. Using the interior lights
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)
Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the interior light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior light auto-
matically turns on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the interior light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the interior light and
engine switch light automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
Personal/interior lights
Luggage compartment light
Vanity lights (if equipped)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 588)
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6Maintenance and care
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G12E)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 392
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 395
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 398
Hood .................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ....... 403
Engine compartment.......... 405
Tires ................................... 422
Tire inflation pressure ........ 424
Wheels ............................... 426
Air conditioning filter .......... 428
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 430
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 433
Light bulbs ......................... 450