engine TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

5937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 602
*2: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*3: Driver’s and passengers seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and passengers seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for
30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph).
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
*4: The DPF system warning may not turn off when the engine oil change
reminder is on. In this event, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Master warning light (vehi-
cles with a multi-informa-
tion display)
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.
P. 5 9 9
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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.

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

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

5977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Engine oil change reminder light comes on (diesel engine)
1ND-TV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 15000 km (9300 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated, when you have driven less than 15000 km (9300 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
1AD-FTV engine:
Replace the engine oil filter when the engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 30000 km (18000 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated, when you have driven less than 30000 km (18000 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
When driving to clean the DPF catalytic converter (diesel engine)
When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain and
traffic conditions, and be sure to observe traffic laws and/or regulations. Fail-
ure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

5987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
When the DPF system warning light comes on (diesel engine)
If the DPF system warning light is left on without performing cleaning, after
an additional 100 to 300 km (62 to 187 miles), the malfunction indicator
lamp may come on. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
If the fuel filter warning light comes on (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

6007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause
an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
• Indicates that the engine is almost overheat-
ing. (hybrid model) (P. 687)
• The power control unit may be overheating.
(hybrid model) (P. 687)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem (if equipped)
• Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-
vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.

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)

6047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
A buzzer also
sounds.
Shift the shift position
to P.
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.
A buzzer also
sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
Indicates that the
engine oil is scheduled
to be changed.
Comes on approxi-
mately 14500 km
(9000 miles) after the
engine oil is
changed. (The indi-
cator will not work
properly unless the
oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
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
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a Multid-
rive)
(Diesel engine)
(Diesel engine)

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)