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2674-1. Before driving
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Driving
CAUTION
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 249)
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed then use the engine braking.
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
To avoid accident or injury
Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-
ing.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
NOTICE
Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.
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2714-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
4
Driving
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
When starting the engine
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
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2794-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
4
Driving
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.
If the system is malfunctioning
P. 632
If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 555
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. 704 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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3624-5. Using the driving support systems
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
“IPA NOT AVAILABLE”
The power steering is
temporarily overheating.Attempt to use Simple-
IPA after waiting a little
while.
• Except hybrid model:
The engine has not
been started.
• Hybrid model: The
hybrid system has not
been started.
• Except hybrid model:
Start the engine.
• Hybrid model: Start
the hybrid system.
Possible system mal-
function.
Have the vehicle
inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
“ I PA N O T AVA I L A B L E ,
SPEED TOO HIGH”Excessive vehicle speed
(over 50 km/h [31 mph])
Reduce vehicle speed
to 30 km/h (18 mph) or
less and turn the Sim-
ple-IPA switch on.
“ I PA N O T AVA I L A B L E ,
TRC/VSC IS OFF”
(vehicles with a VSC
OFF switch)
The switch is off.
After turning the
switch on, turn the Sim-
ple-IPA switch on.
“ I PA N O T AVA I L A B L E ,
STOP THE VEHICLE,
TURN WHEEL FROM
LEFT END TO RIGHT
END”System initialization has
not been performed
since the 12-volt battery
was disconnected/
reconnected.
Perform initialization.
P. 3 6 5
“CHECK IPA”System malfunction.
Have the vehicle
inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
MessageCauseWhat to do
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3784-5. Using the driving support systems
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
Except hybrid model: The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to pre-
vent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over
an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.
Hybrid model: The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the
system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an
extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle
and turn the hybrid system off. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
The emergency flashers are off.
Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
The emergency flashers are turned on.
The brake pedal is released.
The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
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4825-5. Other interior features
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model
The power switch is in ON mode.
When not in use
Put the switch in the neutral position. The indicator will turn off.
CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
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7When trouble arises
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 600
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 601
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 603
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 611
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 612
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 613
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 631
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 659
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit).......................... 673
If the engine will not
start ................................. 698If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 700
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
(vehicles with a
Multidrive) ........................ 702
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted (vehicles with
a multi-mode manual
transmission) ................... 703
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 704
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged
(except hybrid model) ...... 708
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
(hybrid model).................. 715
If your vehicle overheats
(except hybrid model) ...... 720
If your vehicle overheats
(hybrid model).................. 723
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls............... 728
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 729
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6147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle 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.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light (vehicles with a drive
monitor display)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light (vehicles with a
drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
andHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (vehicles
with a drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 720)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(vehicles with a multi-
mode manual transmis-
sion)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.