2018 TOYOTA AURIS alarm

1253-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
front door handle
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer will sound continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the doors again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the entry function or wireless remote control to lock the doors will set
the alarm system. ( P. 89)
■ If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 536)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 459)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior buzzers as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures based on the displayed message. ( P. 498)
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior buzzer sounds
once for 5 seconds
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior buzzer sounds
continuously
The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was
opened while the
power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

1393-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
● A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately after entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
● To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
● The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 566)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)
■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 536)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 537
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 566)
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 124, 536)
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 537
● Stopping the hybrid system: P. 212

1563-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
■ Alarms and warning messages
 P. 498
■ When “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
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.
■ Electronic key battery-saving function
When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When starting the hybrid system or
changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When battery-saving mode is set, battery
depletion is minimized by stopping the
electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
push button start cannot be used. To can-
cel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

2244-2. Driving procedures
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■ Alarms
If an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the shift lever or
by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situations, a buzzer
will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position will
automatically change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift
position.
● Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another
position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B by
moving the shift lever.
● Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.*1
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving forward.*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.*3
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to B by
moving the shift lever.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low
speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■ When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not
be canceled. ( P. 280)
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable feature P. 566)

5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.
When the smart entry & start sys-
tem or push button start is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the
power switch will turn to ACCES-
SORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on
the multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the power switch
as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 459)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
Starting the hybrid system
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5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Vehicles with an alarm: Confirm
that the electronic key is being
carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. (P. 91)
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified a nd equipped professional.
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578What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12M49E)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the
vehicle* during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (P. 89)
*: If the vehicle is equipped with intrusion sensor.
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 498)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 491, 498.
●Vehicles with a spare tire:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 507)
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P. 519)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 549)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck