2016 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS parking brake

5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with a Multidrive)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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6058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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When trouble arises
Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual
transmission), and set the parking brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual trans-
mission) and release the parking brake. Then, while exercising cau-
tion, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
XVehicles with a 3-ring meter
XVehicles with a 2-ring meter
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRC.
Press to turn off TRC.
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6259-1. Specifications
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 294 N (30 kgf,66 lbf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,45.0 lbf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehi-
cles63 mm (2.48 in.) Min.
73 mm (2.87 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever
travel
*25  8 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

643What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 545)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 232)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( → P. 541, 553)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 87)
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Check the message on the multi-information
display. ( →P. 553)
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 541.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 541, 553.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on
(vehicles with a 3-ring meter)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
(vehicles with a 2-ring meter)

646Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Back door ................................ 140
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb............... 515
Wattage................................. 628
Battery ...................................... 480 Battery checking ................... 480
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 594
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 334
Warning light ......................... 541
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ........................ 387
Hands-free system (for cellular phone).............. 390
Bottle holders........................... 423
Brake Emergency brake signal ....... 328
Fluid ...................................... 625
Parking brake........................ 232
Warning light ......................... 541
Brake assist.............................. 328
Break-in tips ............................ 189
Brightness control Meter light control ......... 103, 113 Care................................... 448, 452
Aluminum wheels.................. 449
Exterior ................................. 448
Interior................................... 452
Seat belts.............................. 453
Cargo hooks............................. 427
CD player
*................................ 346
Chains....................................... 335
Child restraint system ............... 55
Baby seats, definition.............. 55
Baby seats, installation ........... 65
Child seats, definition.............. 55
Child seats, installation ........... 65
Installing CRS with ISOFIX rigid anchors ......................... 69
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top strap... 70
Junior seats, definition ............ 55
Junior seats, installation ......... 67
Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions .................. 44
Battery precautions ....... 481, 599
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 39
Installing child restraints ......... 64
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 445
Power window lock switch .... 181
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 138
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 509
Seat belt precautions .............. 41
Seat heater precautions........ 415
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653Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Odometer .......................... 102, 109
OilEngine oil .............................. 615
Manual transaxle oil .............. 624
Opener Back door .............................. 141
Fuel filler door ....................... 249
Hood ..................................... 461
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 178 Adjusting and folding............. 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers.................... 402, 409
Outside temperature display ...................................... 98
Overheating, Engine ................ 600 Paddle shift switches ...... 225, 226
Panoramic roof shade ............. 444
Parking assist sensors ........... 305
Parking brake ........................... 232
Operation .............................. 232
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 232
Partition net.............................. 435
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)................................... 255PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) switch .................... 258
Personal lights ......................... 419 Wattage ................................ 628
Power heater ............................ 413
Power outlets ........................... 441
Power steering ......................... 328
Warning light ......................... 542
Power windows........................ 181 Jam protection function......... 182
Operation .............................. 181
Window lock switch............... 181
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ...................................... 255PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) switch .................... 258
OP
*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

658Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
USB port*................................. 340
Vanity lights ............................. 418 Wattage................................. 628
Vanity mirrors .......................... 439
Vehicle identification number ................................... 610
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)....................................... 328
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 328
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 541
Downshifting ......................... 227
Electric power steering system ................................ 542
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 268
Open back door .................... 141
Open door ............................. 138
Pre-crash warning ................. 255
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........ 277
Seat belt reminder................. 545
Stop & Start system .............. 288
Toyota parking assist-sensor ...................... 305 Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 542
Brake system ........................ 541
Charging system ................... 541
Cruise control indicator light..................................... 542
DPF system .......................... 544
Electric power steering system ................................ 542
Engine oil level...................... 544
Engine oil maintenance ........ 544
Engine oil pressure ............... 541
Fuel filter ............................... 544
High engine coolant temperature warning light ... 541
Low fuel level ........................ 545
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 542
Master warning light.............. 546
Open door ............................. 545
PCS warning light ................. 543
Seat belt reminder light ......... 545
Slip indicator ......................... 543
Smart entry & start system ........................ 545
Speed limiter indicator light..................................... 542
SRS warning light ................. 542
Stop & Start indicator light .... 543
Tire pressure warning light ... 546
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