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TABLE OF CONTENTS6
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........567
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................570
If your vehicle overheats ....577
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls...............580
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................5818-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 584
Fuel information ................ 602
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 604
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................ 609
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 612
Alphabetical index...................... 619
8Vehicle specifications
Index
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15Pictorial index
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 599
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Rear fog light
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 214
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Back-up light
*4
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 214
Roof rails
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 463, Watts: P. 601)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*3: Left-hand drive vehicles
*4: Right-hand drive vehicles
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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862. Instrument cluster
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
Brake system warning
light (P. 491)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Automatic High Beam
indicator light (P. 493)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 492)*1, 2, 3 “AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 493)
*1, 2Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 492)*1, 2Fuel filter warning light
(diesel engine)
(P. 494)
*1, 2High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 492)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 494)
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 492)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Speed limiter indicator
light (P. 494)
*1
SRS warning light
(P. 493)*2, 5
(Yellow)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 494)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 493)*2Open door warning light
(P. 494)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 493)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 494)
*2, 3Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator (P. 493)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 495)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 493)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 495)
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872. Instrument cluster
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes
quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
*1, 2Low engine oil level
warning light (diesel
engine) (P. 495)*1, 2Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine) (P. 496, 497)
*1, 2DPF system warning
light (diesel engine)
(P. 495)*1, 2Master warning light
(P. 498)
*1, 2 Tire pressure warning
light (P. 498)
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1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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Operation of each component
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control
and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 567)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
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1824-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 527, 540)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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2834-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
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Driving
Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter
Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter is performed as necessary in
accordance with driving conditions.
Equipment characteristics
The DPF system has the following characteristics:
Idle speed increases during cleaning
The smell of the exhaust gas changes
When starting the engine, white-colored steam (water vapor)
may be expelled during cleaning
Acceleration performance may degrade during cleaning
Replacing the engine oil
P. 413
Diesel particulate filter system (diesel
engine only)
When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically cleaned.
CAUTION
Exhaust pipe
Do not touch the exhaust pipe during cleaning, as the exhaust pipe and
exhaust gases will become particularly hot. Also, make sure that there are
no people or flammable materials near the exhaust pipe while the vehicle is
stopped.
Failure to do so may cause injury by burning or a fire.
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2844-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
NOTICE
To prevent the DPF system from failing
Do not use fuel other than the specified type
Do not use engine oil other than the recommended type
Do not modify the exhaust pipe