2644-1. Before driving
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Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 750)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 249)
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
Maintenance
Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
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.
5376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 622)
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be
initialized. Have tire pressure warning valves and transmitter ID
codes registered by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional. (P. 540)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire infla-
tion pressures.
When changing the tire size.
When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
Reduced fuel efficiency
Reduced driving comfort and tire life
Reduced safety
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation pres-
sure that is even just a few pounds off can affect ride quality and handling.
Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is bal-
anced.
Tire inflation pressure
Make sure to maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Tire infla-
tion pressure should be checked at least once per month. How-
ever, Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked
once every two weeks. (P. 750)
5506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been straightened
Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
The wheels of your vehicle (except spare tire) are equipped with tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system
to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
must be installed. (P. 537)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions (if equipped)
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8-1. Specifications
Except hybrid model
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4275 mm (168.3 in.)
Overall width 1760 mm (69.3 in.)
Overall height*11460 mm (57.5 in.)
Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4 in.)
Tread
Front1535 mm (60.4 in.)
*2
1525 mm (60.0 in.)*3
1515 mm (59.6 in.)*4, 5
Rear
1NR-FE and 1ND-TV engines
1535 mm (60.4 in.)
*2
1520 mm (59.8 in.)*3
1510 mm (59.4 in.)*4
1ZR-FAE engine
1530 mm (60.2 in.)
*2
1515 mm (59.6 in.)*3
1505 mm (59.3 in.)*5
1AD-FTV engine
1515 mm (59.6 in.)
*3
1505 mm (59.3 in.)*5
Gross vehicle mass
1NR-FE engine
1735 kg (3826 lb.)
1ZR-FAE engine
1830 kg (4035 lb.)
*6
1805 kg (3980 lb.)*7
1ND-TV engine
1815 kg (4002 lb.)
1AD-FTV engine
1915 kg (4223 lb.)
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8-3. Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
*
• When rotating front and rear
tires which have different tire
inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
• When changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing
traveling speed or load
weight, etc.
P. 538
786Alphabetical index
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Warning lights .......................... 119
ABS ....................................... 616
“AFS OFF” indicator .............. 617
Automatic High Beam
indicator light ...................... 617
Brake system ................ 613, 617
Charging system ................... 614
Clutch .................................... 615
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 617
DPF system .......................... 619
Electric power steering
system ................................ 616
Engine oil level ...................... 618
Engine oil maintenance......... 620
Engine oil pressure ............... 614
Fuel filter ............................... 617
High engine coolant
temperature warning light ... 614
Low fuel level ........................ 618
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 616
Master warning light .............. 622
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 614
Open door ............................. 618
Seat belt reminder light ......... 618
Slip indicator ......................... 616
Smart entry &
start system ................ 617, 624
Speed limiter indicator light ... 617
SRS....................................... 616
Stop & Start indicator light .... 616
Warning messages .................. 631
Washer .............................. 328, 332
Checking ............................... 527
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 386
Switch ........................... 328, 332
Washing and waxing ............... 490
Weight ....................................... 732Wheels ...................................... 550
Replacing .............................. 550
Size ....................................... 750
Window glasses....................... 224
Window lock switch ................ 224
Windows ................................... 224
Power windows ..................... 224
Rear window defogger .......... 416
Windshield wipers ........... 328, 332
Intermittent wiper with
interval adjuster .................. 328
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 329
Winter driving tips ................... 386
Wireless remote control key... 194
Battery-saving
function ....................... 163, 183
Locking/Unlocking................. 194
Replacing the battery ............ 555
WMA disc ................................. 429