TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: AURIS, Model: TOYOTA AURIS 2012Pages: 750, PDF Size: 20.05 MB
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Owner’s Manual
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clus-
terHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance and
careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle specifi-
cationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................38
For safety drive ....................40
Seat belts .............................42
SRS airbags.........................46
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................56
Safety information for
children ..............................58
Child restraint systems ........59
Installing child restraints ......68
Exhaust gas precautions .....78
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ........80
Hybrid system
precautions ........................84
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ...............................91
Immobilizer system ..............99
Alarm .................................103
Double locking system .......1102. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators......................... 114
Meter (drive monitor
display)............................ 122
Meter (multi-information
display)............................ 126
ECO Driving Indicator ....... 138
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 142
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 148
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system............................. 151
Push button start ............... 176
Wireless remote control .... 191
Side doors ......................... 200
Back door .......................... 204
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 208
Rear seats ......................... 210
Head restraints .................. 212
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 214
Inside rear view mirror....... 215
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 217
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each compo-
nent
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................220
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............226
Cargo and luggage ............243
Trailer towing
(except hybrid model) ......244
Trailer towing
(hybrid model)..................253
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system]).......254
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system]).......258
Power (ignition) switch .......268
EV drive mode ...................274
Multidrive ...........................276
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission ...................281
Manual transmission ..........286
Hybrid transmission ...........289
Turn signal lever ................297
Parking brake.....................298
Horn ...................................2994-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 300
Automatic High Beam ....... 306
Fog light switch ................. 310
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 312
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 316
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 318
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 322
Speed limiter ..................... 327
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 330
Simple-IPA
(Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist) ................ 336
Stop & Start system .......... 350
Driving assist systems....... 356
Hill-start assist control ....... 362
Diesel particulate filter
system............................. 364
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 366
Winter driving tips.............. 368
4Driving
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Heater system....................374
Automatic air conditioning
system (without dual
operation) ........................379
Automatic air conditioning
system (with dual
operation) ........................388
Power heater .....................396
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ..............398
5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............400
Using the radio...................404
Using the CD player...........408
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs.......................413
Operating an iPod ..............419
Operating a USB
memory............................428
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................435
Using the AUX port ............437
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................4385-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 441
• Interior lights ................ 442
• Vanity lights ................. 442
• Personal lights ............. 443
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 445
• Glove box..................... 446
• Console box ................. 446
• Bottle holders ............... 447
• Cup holders ................. 448
• Auxiliary boxes ............. 450
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 451
5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors ............................. 458
Clock ................................. 459
Outside temperature
display ............................. 460
Portable ashtray ................ 462
Power outlets .................... 463
Seat heaters ...................... 465
Armrest.............................. 468
Coat hooks ........................ 469
Assist grips ........................ 470
Panoramic roof shade ....... 471
5Interior features
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........474
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........478
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................481
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................484
Hood ..................................488
Positioning a floor jack .......490
Engine compartment..........492
12-volt battery ....................514
Tires ...................................519
Tire inflation pressure ........522
Wheels ...............................524
Air conditioning filter ..........526
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......529
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................532
Light bulbs .........................5557-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 572
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 573
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 575
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 583
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 584
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 585
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 599
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 626
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ......................... 638
If the engine will not
start ................................. 664
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 666
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............668
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted .........................669
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........670
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged
(except hybrid model) ......674
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
(hybrid model)..................680
If your vehicle overheats
(except hybrid model) ......685
If your vehicle overheats
(hybrid model)..................687
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls...............691
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................6928-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 696
Fuel information ................ 717
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 719
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 726
Alphabetical index...................... 733
8Vehicle specifications
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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any liability or guar-
antee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products,
nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage
or performance problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Toyota spare
parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
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