2016 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS maintenance schedule

2044-1. Before driving
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( →P. 626)
● 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.
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts
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. 201)
● 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).

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Maintenance and care
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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
7-2. Maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.
For full details of your maintenance schedule, read the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
■
Do-it-yourself maintenance
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and
skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you're
an experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs
and maintenance be conducted by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer will keep a record of maintenance,
which could be useful should you ever require Warranty Service. Should
you choose to select a qualified and equipped professional other than
an authorized Toyota repairer to service or maintain your vehicle, we
recommend that you request that a record of maintenance be kept.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance is essential. Toyota recommends the following
maintenance.

4567-2. Maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly
qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by
your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably
and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal
(vehicles with a manual transmission), pedal almost touches the floor, vehi-
cle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature c ontinually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

5067-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)■
Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “
↑UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditi oning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
(If equipped)
Fuel filter warning lightIndicate that the amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level.
→ P. 484
(If equipped)
Low engine oil level warning light
Indicates that engine oil level is low, but does not indicate
a malfunction.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
(→ P. 469)
(If equipped)
Engine oil change reminder light
When the light flashes:
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil mainte-
nance date has been reset).
→ Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 474)
When the light comes on:
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
After the engine oil is changed and the oil maintenance
data has been reset.
→ Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil chan ge system should be reset.
( → P. 474)
(If equipped)
DPF system warning light
• Indicates that the DPF catalytic converter needs to be
cleaned due to repeated short trips and/or low-speed
driving.
• Indicates that the amount of accumulated deposits in the
DPF catalytic converter has reached the specified level.
→ To clean with DPF catalytic converter, drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of 65 km/h (40 mph) or greater for 20 to
30 minutes as much as possible until the DPF system
warning light turns off
*2.
Do not turn off the engine as much as possible until
the DPF system warning light turns off.
If it is not possible to drive the vehicle at speeds of 65
km/h (40 mph) or greater, or the DPF system warning
light does not turn off even after driving for more than
30 minutes, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)■
If “Drain water from fuel filter.” is displayed (1ND-TV engine)
Indicates that the amount of water that has accumulated in the fuel
filter has reached a specified level.
→
P. 4 8 4
■If “Engine oil low.” is displayed (if equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil level may be low.
Check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
■If “Oil Maintenance required soon.” is displayed (if equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indi-
cator will not work properly unless the oil maintenance data has
been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. ( →P. 474)
■If “Oil maintenance required.” is displayed (if equipped)
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine
oil is changed and the oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. After changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 474)