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2754-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
CAUTION
When the Stop & Start system is operating
Keep the shift lever in N and apply the brake pedal or parking brake for
safety while the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (while
Stop & Start indicator is on).
Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-
tion.
Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped due to the Stop &
Start system (while Stop & Start indicator is on).
Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-
tion.
Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the
vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the
automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and
enter the vehicle and resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
To ensure the system operates correctly
If any one of the following situations occurs, the Stop & Start system may
not operate correctly, thus, please have your vehicle checked by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light flashes.
Even when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt reminder light remains off.
Even when the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning light comes
on, or the interior light comes on when the interior light switch is in the door
position.
Even when the driver’s door is opened, the open door warning light does
not come on, or the interior light does not come on when the interior light
switch is in the door position.
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3895-5. Other interior features
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
5
Interior features
Closing
Automatic full-closing (press
and hold)
*
Opening
Automatic full-opening (press
and hold)
*
*
: Pressing either side of the switch
will stop the panoramic roof shade
travel partway.
The panoramic roof shade can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shade opens slightly.
If the panoramic roof shade does not open/close automatically
Press the open side of the switch to open the panoramic roof shade.
Press and hold the open side of the switch until the panoramic roof shade
opens fully and then closes slightly.
After this procedure is completed, check that the automatic opening/closing
function is available.
If the automatic opening/closing function does not work properly, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Panoramic roof shade
: If equipped
Use the overhead switch to open or close the panoramic roof
shade.
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391
6Maintenance and care
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 392
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 396
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 399
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 402
Hood .................................. 405
Positioning a floor jack ....... 407
Engine compartment.......... 409
Tires ................................... 426
Tire inflation pressure ........ 436
Wheels ............................... 438
Air conditioning filter .......... 441
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 443
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 446
Light bulbs ......................... 463
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4236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
6
Maintenance and care
Vehicles without headlight cleaner
If any washer does not work,
the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
Vehicles with headlight cleaner
If the fluid level is extremely low
add washer fluid.
Raise the cap keeping your fin-
ger pressed down on the hole in
the center and check the fluid
level in the tube.
Washer fluid
CAUTION
When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
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4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
7
When trouble arises
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warns the rear passengers
to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (if equipped)
Indicates that engine oil
level is low, but does not
indicate a malfunction.
Check the level of engine oil,
and add if necessary.
(P. 413)
DPF system warning light
(if equipped)
• Indicates that the DPF
catalytic converter needs
to be cleaned due to
repeated short trips and/
or low-speed driving.
• Indicates that the
amount of accumulated
deposits in the DPF cat-
alytic converter has
reached the specified
level.
To clean with DPF catalytic
converter, drive the vehicle
at a speed of 65 km/h (40
mph) or greater for 20 to 30
minutes as much as possible
until the DPF system warn-
ing light turns off
*3.
Do not turn off the engine as
much as possible until the
DPF system warning light
turns off.
If it is not possible to drive
the vehicle at speeds of 65
km/h (40 mph) or greater, or
the DPF system warning
light does not turn off even
after driving for more than 30
minutes, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
1ND-TV engine
Flashes approximately
14500 km (9000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (P. 504) (The
indicator will not work
properly unless the oil
maintenance date has
been reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Flashes approximately
25000 km (15000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance date has been
reset).
• Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 15
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 15
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 416)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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4977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
7
When trouble arises
Engine oil change
reminder light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed.
1ND-TV engine
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 416)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system and without a multi-information display)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
ContinuousContinuous(Flashes
in yellow)Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the engine switch.• Change the
shift position
to P.
• Bring the
electronic
key back into
the vehicle.
Once3 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position P was selected with-
out turning off the engine
switch.
Turn the
engine switch
off or bring the
electronic key
back into the
vehicle.
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the engine switch in any
mode other than off and the
electronic key outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.