2014 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID warning

1432. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
CAUTION
The display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the display. At
extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and
display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.
Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating in the following situations. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled
down completely. (P. 720, 723)
Drive monitor display: When the high engine coolant temperature warning
light comes on.
Multi-information display: When the indicator needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge enters the red zone (except hybrid model), or the
engine coolant temperature warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display (hybrid model).

1613-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
Alarms and warning indicators
Vehicles without a multi-information display: A combination of exterior and
interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehi-
cle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take
appropriate measures for the warning light that comes on. (P. 624)
Vehicles with a multi-information display: A combination of exterior and inte-
rior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the multi-information dis-
play are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from
erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning
message on the multi-information display. (P. 644)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded. Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
Vehicles without a
multi-information dis-
play: An attempt was
made to lock the doors
using the smart entry &
start system while the
electronic key was still
inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors
again.
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

1853-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops. (P. 644)
As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 555)
• The push button start or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3
ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
Alarms and warning messages
P. 644
If the push button start does not operate properly
Starting the hybrid system: P. 282
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 555
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
It is possible to deactivate the push button start.
(Customizable features P. 757)
If the push button start has been deactivated in a customized setting
Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 7 0 6
Stopping the hybrid system: P. 283

2364-1. Before driving
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)For efficient use (hybrid model)
Select the D position when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unneces-
sary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the traction motor without having to
use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Push the P position switch when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the N position selected for an extended period of the time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
Brake actuator (hybrid model)
The brake actuator uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power-assist
the brakes. If the brake actuator fails during driving, the brake system warn-
ing light comes on and the buzzer sounds intermittently. In this case, the
brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake
pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop
your vehicle and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
In the following conditions, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment.
This is not a malfunction.
The driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system turned off.
The brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off.
After the hybrid system is turned on.
The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on.
After the hybrid system is turned off.
The brake pedal may be hard to depress or the brake pedal stroke may be
short before turning the hybrid system on. This is not a malfunction.

2944-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the D position (vehicles
with a paddle shift switch)
Temporary gear steps selection mode in the D position will be deactivated in
the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in
one gear step
When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 292, 293)
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 291)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 702
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

2984-2. Driving procedures
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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
km/h (mph)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle
shift switch is operated] or M mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (The
warning buzzer will sound twice.)
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Es mode automatic deactivation
Es mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in Es mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
With the shift lever in N
Depress the brake pedal to shift the shift lever. If the shift lever cannot be
shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system.
With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 703
If the driver's door is opened when the shift lever is in a position other
than N and the engine is running
A buzzer will sound. Close the driver's door.
Gear positionMaximum speed
142 (26)
279 (49)
3115 (71)
4156 (96)
5

2994-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
If the parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other than
N with engine running
When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
10 seconds.
When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in
90 seconds.
If the M indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in E.)
If the N indicator is flashing
When shifting the shift lever:
Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the
desired position.
When the engine is turned off:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N, and
then to the desired position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and shift the shift lever to N,
and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still blinks after the above operations, shift the shift lever to N
and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.
If the N indicator is flashing and the warning buzzer is beeping
Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.
CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

3074-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Using engine braking
To use engine braking, select the B position.
During high speed driving, you may feel that deceleration by engine braking
is less than that of a conventional vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the transmission in B for a long time.
This may cause decreased fuel economy. To prevent this, use D for normal
driving.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed while the shift position is in N
A buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in N.
Eco drive mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco drive mode, it may take more
time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
For the shift positions
When the power switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
When the power switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating),
the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will be
changed to N even if the shift position is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed from P
to D, N or R.
When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to another position even if the shift lever is operated.
Wait until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and
then operate the shift lever again.
The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.