TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

4695-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Coat hooks
CAUTION
Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
CAUTION
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

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Interior features
Opening
Automatic full-opening (press
and hold for a few seconds)*
Closing
Automatic full-closing (press
and hold for a few seconds)*
*: Pressing either side of the switch
will stop the panoramic roof shade
travel partway.
The panoramic roof shade can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system (except hybrid model)
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model
The power switch is in ON mode.
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shade opens slightly.
If the panoramic roof shade does not open/close automatically
Press the open side of the switch to open the panoramic roof shade.
Press and hold the open side of the switch until the panoramic roof shade
opens fully and then closes slightly.
After this procedure is completed, check that the automatic opening/closing
function is available.
If the automatic opening/closing function does not work properly, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Panoramic roof shade
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open or close the panoramic roof
shade.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Closing the panoramic roof shade
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the panoramic roof shade is
being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the panoramic roof shade.
Closing a panoramic roof shade on someone can cause death or serious
injury.
The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the pan-
oramic roof shade.
Jam protection function
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic roof shade fully closes.

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6Maintenance and care
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 ......................... 555

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
Automatic car washes
Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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Maintenance and care
When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (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. 157)
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

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CAUTION
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wiper)
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the windshield
If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
Antenna installation and removal precautions
Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms (left-hand drive vehi-
cles)
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

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Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
Apply a mild soap solution to the synthetic leather using a sponge
or soft cloth.
Allow the solution to soak in for a few minutes. Remove the dirt and
wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas