start TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)
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5897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Comes on)
Slip indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS (hybrid model), VSC, the
TRC or the hill-start assist control system is operating.
(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting sys-
tem
Fuel filter warning light (if equipped)
Indicate that the amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level.
Brake system warning light in yellow (hybrid model)
Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system.
(Comes on in
yellow)
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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5927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
• Flashes while you are
driving.
• Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 503)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
1ND-TV engine
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 503)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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5947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system without multi-information display)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
ContinuousContinuous(Flashes
in yellow)Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the engine switch.• Change the
shift position
to P.
• Bring the
electronic
key back into
the vehicle.
Once3 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light (vehicles with
a Multidrive)
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position P was selected with-
out turning off the engine
switch.
Turn the
engine switch
off or bring the
electronic key
back into the
vehicle.
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the engine switch in any
mode other than OFF and the
electronic key outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
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5957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors with-
out first turning the engine
switch off.
Turn the
engine switch
off and lock the
doors again.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the engine.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
9 times
(Flashes
in yellow)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the electronic
key battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(P. 529)
Once(Flashes
quickly in
green for
15 sec-
onds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(P. 264)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
If the engine oil change reminder is on (if equipped)
Repeated short time trips and/or low-speed driving may cause the oil to
degrade sooner than usual, regardless of the actual distance driven. If this
happens, the engine oil change reminder will come on.
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds.)
Smart entry & start system
indicator light
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could
not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the engine
switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
Touch the
electronic key
to the engine
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection
procedure
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6017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start
system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates that the speed limiter system is mal-
functioning. (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control
system. (hybrid model)
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat sur-
face and apply the parking brake securely.
Also, it may not be possible to turn the power
switch off. If this happens, applying the park-
ing brake will enable the switch to be turned
off.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the Toyota parking
assist-sensor (if equipped)
• The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
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6037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the parking
brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Vehicles without a
smart entry & start sys-
tem:
Indicates that the
engine switch is turned
off or turned to the
“ACC” position and the
driver’s door is opened
while the lights are
turned on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Indicates that the
engine switch or power
switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s
door is opened while
the lights are turned on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Red)
(Flashes)
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6057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the
engine oil is changed.
• Flashes while you
are driving
• Vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system: Flashes for
about 12 seconds
when the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a
smart entry & start
system: Flashes for
about 12 seconds
when the engine
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 503)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Diesel engine)
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6097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) is low
A buzzer also
sounds.
When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the
shift position to P. The
hybrid battery (traction
battery) cannot be
charged with the shift
position in N.
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) power has
dropped because a
long period of time has
elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
A buzzer also
sounds.
Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P with the
hybrid system on
A buzzer also
sounds.
Shift the shift position
to P.
Indicates that the
accelerator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N
A buzzer also
sounds.
Release the accelera-
tor pedal and shift the
shift position to D, B or
R.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system or push button start)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
OnceThe electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the engine.Start the
engine with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.Start the
hybrid sys-
tem with
the elec-
tronic key
present.
(Flashes)
(Except hybrid model)*1
(Flashes)
(Hybrid model)
*1, 2