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2134-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
4
Driving
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
Diesel model: turns on. The
engine begins starting after
goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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2
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2154-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Multidrive
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (→P. 234), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 234)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
Stopping the engine
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2
3
4
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2184-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)
flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is
off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed alter-
nately on the multi-information display and then press the engine
switch once.
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-infor-
mation display are off.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)
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2
3
4
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2194-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more
than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more
than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn
off.
Vehicles with a
manual transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not run-
ning) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Key battery depletion
P. 126
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 149
■Notes for the entry function
P. 150
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
“Shift to P position to start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
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2204-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When the smart entry & start system indicator flashes in yellow (vehicles
with a 3-ring meter) or “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the
multi-information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
■If the key battery is depleted
P. 505
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 591 Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: The smart
entry & start system indicator light (green)
will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: “Steering
lock active.” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P
(Multidrive). Press the engine switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
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2224-2. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: If the smart entry & start system indicator
light (green) is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.
●Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: If “Power ON.” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle,
always check that the engine switch is off.
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in
a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever posi-
tion, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery
discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
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2284-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. 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.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
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.
Depress the brake pedal.
■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 shift lever to the M position cancels
this function.)Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver 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.
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2
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2334-2. Driving procedures
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4
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
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles 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. 630)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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2
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