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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle .............186
Cargo and luggage ............197
Trailer towing .....................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........213
Multidrive ...........................223
Manual transmission ..........228
Turn signal lever ................231
Parking brake.....................232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch.................233
Fog light switch ..................239
Windshield wipers and washer ......................241
Rear window wiper and washer ......................245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 247
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense Toyota Safety Sense ......... 250
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................... 255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 268
Automatic High Beam ....... 273
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 277
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Stop & Start system (Smart Stop).................... 283
Cruise control .................... 296
Speed limiter ..................... 301
Toyota parking assist-sensor ................... 305
Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist) ................ 312
Diesel particulate filter system............................. 326
Driving assist systems....... 328
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 334
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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..........448
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ...........452
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements....................455
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ......................458
Hood ..................................461
Positioning a floor jack .......463
Engine compartment..........464
Tires ...................................486
Tire inflation pressure ........500
Wheels ...............................502
Air conditioning filter ..........505
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery.......507
Checking and replacing fuses ................510
Light bulbs .........................515 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............. 531
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 533
If you think something is wrong........................... 539
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 540
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 541
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 553
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 559
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......... 572
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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932. Instrument cluster
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light (→P. 541)
(Yellow)
(if equipped)
Speed limiter indicator
(→ P. 542)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system warn-
ing light ( →P. 541)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 543)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 541)*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 543)
*1
(if equipped)
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light ( →P. 541)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator ( →P. 543)
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 542)*1
(if equipped)
Fuel filter warning light
(→ P. 544)
*1
SRS warning light
(→ P. 542)*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil level
warning light ( →P. 544)
*1
ABS warning light
(→ P. 542)*1
(if equipped)
Engine oil change
reminder light
(→ P. 544)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 542)*1
(if equipped)
DPF system warning
light ( →P. 544)
(Yellow)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 542)
(if equipped)
Open door warning light
(→ P. 545)
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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ............ 197
Trailer towing ..................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 213
Multidrive ........................... 223
Manual transmission.......... 228
Turn signal lever ................ 231
Parking brake .................... 232
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 233
Fog light switch .................. 239
Windshield wipers and washer ...................... 241
Rear window wiper and washer ...................... 245 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 247
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense Toyota Safety Sense ......... 250
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) .................255
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..... 268
Automatic High Beam ........273
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....277
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Stop & Start system (Smart Stop) .................... 283
Cruise control..................... 296
Speed limiter ......................301
Toyota parking assist-sensor ................... 305
Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist)................. 312
Diesel particulate filter system ............................. 326
Driving assist systems .......328
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips ..............334
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4677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■1ND-TV engine
Washer fluid tank(→ P. 483)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 477)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 472)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 469) Fuel filter (
→P. 484)
Battery ( →P. 480)
Fuse box ( →P. 510)
Radiator ( →P. 479)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 479)
Intercooler ( →P. 479)1
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4687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)■
1WW engine
Washer fluid tank
(→ P. 483)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 477)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 472)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 469) Fuel filter (
→P. 485)
Fuse box ( →P. 510)
Battery ( →P. 480)
Condenser ( →P. 479)
Electric cooling fans
Intercooler ( →P. 479)
Radiator ( →P. 479)1
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4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Even if you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
XVehicles with a 3-ring meter
Water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the fuel filter warning light
comes on and a buzzer sounds.
XVehicles with a 2-ring meter
Water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the “Drain water from fuel
filter.” warning message is shown on the multi-information display and
a buzzer sounds. Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
off.
Place a small tray under the drain plug to catch the water and any
fuel that comes out.
Fuel filter (1ND-TV engine only)
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4857-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Turn the drain plug counter-
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2
turns.
Operate the priming pump until
fuel begins to run out.
After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.
Water in the fuel filter needs to be drained every 20000 km (12000
miles).
Have the fuel filter drained by any authorized Toyota dealer or
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Fuel filter (1WW engine only)
NOTICE
■ When there is water in the fuel filter
Do not drive continuously with water accumulated in the fuel filter. This will
cause damage to the fuel injection pump.
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