coolant level TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

1172. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1, 2
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 585)*4, 7
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 589)
*2
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (hybrid model)
(P. 589)*4, 6
(Yellow)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 589)
*1, 3Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 586)*1, 3Fuel filter warning light
(diesel engine)
(P. 589)
*1, 3Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 586)*3Open door warning light
(P. 590)
*1, 3High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 586)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 590)
*1Multi-mode manual
transmission warning
light (vehicles with a
multi-mode manual
transmission) (P. 587)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 590)
*1, 2Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 588)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 590)
*1, 2SRS warning light
(P. 588)*1, 3Low engine oil level
warning light (diesel
engine) (P. 590)
*1, 2ABS warning light
(P. 588)*1, 3Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
(P. 591, 592, 592)
*1, 2Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 588)*1, 2, 8Master warning light
(P. 593)

4826-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the highest possible condition, Toyota rec-
ommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by authorized
Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped profession-
als. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an autho-
rized 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 repairers 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 continually 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.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (except
hybrid model) (P. 508)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
12-volt battery condition (hybrid
model) (P. 514)• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (except hybrid
model) (P. 505)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level (hybrid model) (P. 505)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or
similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology. Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1NR-FE engine
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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4936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1ZR-FAE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

4946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1ND-TV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)Fuel filter (P. 512)
12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Radiator (P. 507)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Intercooler (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

4956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1AD-FTV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)Fuel filter (P. 512)
12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 507)
Intercooler (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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2ZR-FXE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 505)Fuse box (P. 532)
Power control unit coolant
radiator (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)
Condenser (P. 507)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 1 1 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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5056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Except 1AD-FTV engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
1AD-FTV engine
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
Engine coolant (except hybrid model)
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2
3
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2
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Coolant (hybrid model)
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5066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Except hybrid model: Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant res-
ervoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
Hybrid model: Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
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2
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CAUTION
When the engine is hot (except hybrid model)
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
When the hybrid system is hot (hybrid model)
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.