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1994-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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
1
2
3
4
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2004-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Vehicles with a multi-information display
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, 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.
3
4
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2014-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
Multidrive: Stop the vehicle.
Manual transmission: While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the
vehicle.
Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (P. 218)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles without a multi-information display: Release the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check
that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Release the brake pedal
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that
“POWER ON” on the multi-information display is off.
Stopping the engine
1
2
3
4
5
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2024-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Vehicles without a multi-information display
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the
shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes
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2034-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
Vehicles with a multi-information display
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display will
not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the
shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
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2044-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Vehicles without a multi-information display
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)
flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is
off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display
Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” are displayed
alternately on the multi-information display and then press the
engine switch once.
Check that “POWER ON” and “TURN POWER OFF” on the multi-
information display are off.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)
1
2
3
4
3
4
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2054-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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. 127
Conditions affecting operation
P. 123
Notes for the entry function
P. 124
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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2064-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)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. 443
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. 567 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.