sensor TOYOTA AURIS 2013 (in English) User Guide
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1111-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the window glass
of both front doors.
Except hybrid model: Turn the engine switch off, have all the pas-
sengers exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Hybrid model: Turn the power switch off, have all the passengers
exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the entry function (if equipped):
Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice within 5
seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press twice within 5 seconds.
Using the entry function (if equipped): Hold the outside door handle.
Using the wireless remote control: Press .
Double locking system (right-hand drive
vehicles only)
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of
the vehicle.
Setting the double locking system
Canceling the double locking system
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1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the side of the door han-
dle) to lock all the doors.
Press the button to unlock the
back door.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Press the button to lock the back
door.
Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
Unlocking and locking the back door
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1533-2. 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
door handle
Alarms and warning indicators
Vehicles without a multi-information display: A combination of exterior and
interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehi-
cle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take
appropriate measures for the warning light that comes on. (P. 607)
Vehicles with a multi-information display: A combination of exterior and inte-
rior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the multi-information dis-
play are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from
erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning
message on the multi-information display. (P. 625)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded. Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds
Vehicles without a
multi-information dis-
play: An attempt was
made to lock the doors
using the smart entry &
start system while the
electronic key was still
inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors
again.
An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
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1583-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)Note for locking the doors
Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P. 155)
Vehicles without a multi-information display: If the electronic key is inside
the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will
sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: 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 display 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.
Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
Note for the unlocking function
A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P. 155)
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.
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2153-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
Except hybrid model: The function
will set to ON mode each time the
engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Hybrid model: The function will set
to ON mode each time the power
switch is turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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4Driving
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 224
Cargo and luggage ............ 241
Trailer towing (except
hybrid model) ................... 242
Trailer towing
(hybrid model).................. 252
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system]) ........................... 262
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])....... 266
Power (ignition) switch....... 276
EV drive mode ................... 282
Multidrive ........................... 284
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission ................... 289
Manual transmission.......... 294
Hybrid transmission ........... 297
Turn signal lever ................ 305
Parking brake .................... 306
Horn ................................... 3074-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................. 308
Automatic High Beam ........ 316
Fog light switch .................. 320
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 322
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 326
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 328
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 332
Speed limiter ...................... 337
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 340
Simple-IPA
(Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist)................. 346
Stop & Start system ........... 362
Driving assist systems ....... 368
Hill-start assist control........ 374
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................. 376
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 378
Winter driving tips .............. 380
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3134-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Daytime running light system
Except hybrid model
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Hybrid model
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights
turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is started and the parking
brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or . The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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3154-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged:
The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system): The
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” position or turned off.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system): The
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
Hybrid model: The power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
The light switch is in or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system): When
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system): When the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model: When the power switch is turned to ON mode.
When the light switch is operated.
When a door is opened or closed.
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 737)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Except hybrid model: Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
Hybrid model: Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
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3164-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Push the lever away from you with
the headlight switch in
position.
The Automatic High Beam indica-
tor will come on when the head-
lights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is
active.
When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be
automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail
lights turned on.
There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be auto-
matically turned off:
Vehicle speed drops below approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).
The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights
turned on.
There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
Automatic High Beam
: If equipped
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and
preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns high beam on
or off as necessary.
Activating the Automatic High Beam system
High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
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3174-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Switching to low beam
Pull the lever to original posi-
tion.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.
Switching to high beam
Turn the light switch to
position.
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
The Automatic High Beam can be operated when
Except hybrid model:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model:
The power switch is in ON mode.
Camera sensor detection information
High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another
• When oncoming or preceding vehicles are hidden from sight due to
repeated curves, road dividers or roadside trees
High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or
signs may cause the high beam to turn off.
Turning the high beam on/off manually