TOYOTA AURIS 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays the hybrid system output or regeneration level.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
P. 198

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Changing the display
Pressing this button switches among odometer, trip meter and instru-
ment panel light control displays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*1
Trip meter B*1
Instrument panel light control
display*2 (when the headlight
switch is on and surrounding
are dark enough)
*1: Pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
*2: Pressing and holding the button
will adjust brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights.
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
Odometer/trip meter display
Clock
P. 345

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Hybrid System Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on.
The Eco Driving Indicator Light will not
operate in the following conditions:
• The shift position is anything other
than D.
• The driving mode is set to power
mode or EV-Drive Mode.
(P. 178, 184)
• The vehicle speed is approximately
130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
Power area
Shows that the driving power is more
than the upper limit of Eco driving
(during full power driving etc.).
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is driving in
Eco-friendly.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.

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By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be enabled or disabled. (P. 201)
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the hybrid system and its components
The hybrid system may be overheating if the top segments of the engine
coolant temperature gauge are flashing. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the hybrid system after it has cooled com-
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light does not turn on when the system is disable.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 188)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 204)Slip indicator
(P. 234, 237)
Tail light indicator
(P. 204)Shift position indicators
(P. 191)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 209)Power mode indicator
(P. 184)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 209)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 184)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 193)EV-Drive Mode indicator
(P. 178)
Security indicator
(P. 106, 114)“READY” indicator
(P. 173)
Airbag manual on-off
indicator(P. 159)
*1, 2
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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, immediately if this occurs.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 430)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(red)(If equipped)
(If equipped)(For driver)(For front
passenger)(yellow)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*2
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Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the current outside temperature and
date.
Outside temperature dis-
play
Date
Energy monitor (P. 36)
Trip information (P. 199)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Eco Drive level (P. 202)
Warning messages
(P. 436)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s system.

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Switching the display
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” switch.
Display items
Outside temperature and date
Displays the outside air temperature and date.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40C (-40F) to
50C (122F).
Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. (P. 3 6 )
When the energy monitor is displayed, the odometer/trip meter does not
appear.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous fuel consumption.
Ty pe A
Ty pe B

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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAverage fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was
reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
Cruise range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display
may not be updated.
Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was
started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than
one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started or
the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than
one second when the elapsed time is displayed.
Set up screen
Language, date, date form and units can be set up. Also, the dis-
play of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be turned on or off.