2016 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS Owners Manual

2254-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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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.
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position (vehicles
with a paddle shift switch)
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2264-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M position. 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 with a 3-ring meter
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
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 great er 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
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2274-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Driving
■Automatic deactivation of gear step s selection in the D position (vehi-
cles with a paddle shift switch)
Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position will be deactivated in
the following situations:
● When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in
one gear step
● When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
● When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. ( →P. 296)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→ P. 224)
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 590
■ G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according
to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.
(Selecting normal mode or shifting the sh ift lever to the M position cancels
this function.)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

2284-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to R while lift-
ing up the ring section.
Manual transmission∗
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R

2294-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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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 with a 3-ring meter
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
■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.
XGasoline engine
km/h (mph)
Gear Shift Indicator
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Shift positionMaximum speed
1NR-FE engine1ZR-FAE engine8NR-FTS engine
144 (27)50 (31)43 (27)
282 (50)94 (58)79 (49)
3112 (69)137 (85)124 (77)
4152 (94)185 (114)168 (104)
5179 (111)

2304-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
XDiesel enginekm/h (mph)
Shift positionMaximum speed
1ND-TV engine1WW engine
142 (26)42 (26)
279 (49)85 (53)
3122 (75)133 (83)
4165 (102)189 (117)
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WARNING
■ 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.

2314-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Driving
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be
changed. (Customizable feature →P. 631)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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2324-2. Driving procedures
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more
with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter only: “Rel ease parking brake.” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
■ Usage in winter time
→ P. 334
Parking brake
Operating instructions
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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.