5
1
8 7
6
5
4
3
2
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 .........................4637-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 480
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 481
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 483
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 489
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 490
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 491
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed....... 507
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 527
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......... 540
If the engine will not
start ................................. 564
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 566
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1904-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 599)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 187)
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
Maintenance
Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
2804-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
CAUTION
Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
When driving with tire chains
When driving over bumps in the road
When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
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
402
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 420)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 418)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level (P. 413)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (P. 446)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 463)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser and intercooler
(P. 419)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 436)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indica-
tors is shown by the “TWI” or “”
marks, etc., molded on the sidewall
of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is carried
out approximately every 10000 km
(6000 miles).
Vehicles with a tire pressure warn-
ing system: When rotating front
and rear tires which have different
tire inflation pressures, do not fail
to initialize the tire pressure warn-
ing system after tire rotation.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
1
2
3
Tire rotation
Front
4276-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
6
Maintenance and care
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 498)
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be
initialized. Have tire pressure warning valves and transmitter ID
codes registered by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional. (P. 429)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
When rotating front and rear tires which have different tire infla-
tion pressures.
When changing the tire size.
When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system (if equipped)