
15Pictorial index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 626
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 233
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 233
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Rear fog light
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223, 228
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Back-up light
*4
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223, 228
Roof rails
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 515, Watts: P. 628)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
*3: Left-hand drive vehicles
*4: Right-hand drive vehicles
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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire t hat is not an OE (Original Equipment)
tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
● Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise.
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device.
● When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
● When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

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8When trouble arises
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)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 If the engine will not
start.................................. 588
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 590
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 591
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 594
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 600
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls...............604
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 605

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or commercial towing
service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: High engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
● Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: High engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually points higher than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

648Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Eco Driving Indicator....... 105, 115
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................................... 328Warning light ......................... 542
Electronic key .......................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 591
Replacing the battery ............ 507
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 541
If a warning light turns on ...... 541
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 553
If the battery is discharged .... 594
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 591
If the engine will not start ...... 588
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 590
If you have a flat tire...... 559, 572
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls.................. 604
If you think something is wrong.................................. 539
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 531
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 533
If your vehicle overheats ....... 600
Emergency brake signal ......... 328
Emergency flashers................. 530 Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 572
Engine....................................... 612 ACCESSORY mode ............. 216
Compartment ........................ 464
Engine switch................ 209, 213
Hood ..................................... 461
How to start the engine......................... 209, 213
Identification number ............ 611
If the engine will not start ...... 588
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 213
Overheating .......................... 600
Engine coolant ......................... 477 Capacity ................................ 621
Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334
Warning light ......................... 541
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 75
Engine oil ................................. 469 Capacity ................................ 615
Checking ............................... 469
Oil level warning light ............ 544
Oil pressure warning light ..... 541
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 474
Engine switch .................. 209, 213
EPS (Electric Power Steering)................................. 328Warning light ......................... 542
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Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 559
Vehicles without a spare
tire....................................... 572
Floor mats .................................. 34
Fluid Brake..................................... 625
Clutch.................................... 624
Multidrive............................... 623
Washer.................................. 483
Fog lights.................................. 239 Replacing light bulbs ............. 515
Switch ................................... 239
Wattage................................. 628
Follow me home system ......... 235
Front fog lights ........................ 239
Replacing light bulbs ............. 515
Switch ................................... 239
Wattage................................. 628
Front personal lights ............... 419 Wattage................................. 628
Front position lights ................ 233 Light switch ........................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............. 528
Front seats ............................... 167 Adjustment ............................ 167
Cleaning ................................ 452
Correct driving posture............ 36
Head restraints...................... 172
Seat heaters.......................... 415 Front sensor............................. 251
Front turn signal lights ........... 231
Replacing light bulbs............. 528
Turn signal lever ................... 231
Wattage ................................ 628
Fuel ........................................... 247 Capacity ................................ 614
Fuel filter ............... 484, 485, 604
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system.... 540
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls ................. 604
Information ............................ 629
Refueling............................... 247
Type .............................. 247, 614
Warning light ................. 544, 545
Fuel filler door.......................... 247 Refueling............................... 247
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 540
Fuses ........................................ 510
Gauges ....................................... 98
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 229
Glove box ................................. 422
Grocery bag hooks .................. 427
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