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2084-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
Vehicles without a multi-information display:
If the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is illuminated, the
engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the
engine switch is off.
Vehicles with a multi-information display:
If “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine
switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine
switch is off.
Vehicles with a Multidrive:
Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
When starting the engine
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.
Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
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2114-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
*1: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion (vehicles with a paddle shift switch)
*1*2
1
2
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2124-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch), allowing
you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
*1: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automat-
ically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Changing gear steps in the M position
*1*2
1
2
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2154-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel
economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-
formance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
*1: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
Gear Shift Indicator display
Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the
clutch pedal.
Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
Gasoline engine
km/h (mph)
Gear Shift Indicator
*1*2
1
2
Shift positionMaximum speed
1NR-FE engine1ZR-FAE engine
144 (27)50 (31)
282 (50)94 (58)
3112 (69)137 (85)
4152 (94)185 (114)
5179 (111)
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2164-2. Driving procedures
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Diesel engine
km/h (mph)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1ND-TV engine1AD-FTV engine
142 (26)44 (27)
279 (49)88 (54)
3122 (75)139 (86)
4165 (102)197 (122)
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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.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
*1: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
*1
*2
1
2
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2434-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on
*1 or will be displayed on the
multi-information display
*2.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on*1 or
will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
*2.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
*1: Vehicles without a multi-information display
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
Setting the vehicle speed
*1*2
1
*1*2
2
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2454-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
4
Driving
Cruise control can be set when
The shift lever is in the D or gear step 4 or higher of M has been selected.
(Multidrive)
Gear step 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with a paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
Speed limiter is activated. (if equipped)
If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow (vehicles without
a multi-information display) or warning message for the cruise control is
shown on the multi-information display (vehicles with a multi-informa-
tion display)
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.