sport mode TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

22Pictorial index
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Except hybrid model
Power heater switch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 396
Stop & Start cancel switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Sport mode switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
“Es” switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Seat heater switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
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32Pictorial index
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Except hybrid model
Sport mode switch*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Stop & Start cancel switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
“Es” switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Seat heater switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
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1192. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 297)*1
(Green)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 258)
Headlight high beam
indicator
(P. 300)
*1Speed limiter indicator
(P. 327)
*1Front fog light indicator
(P. 310)*1, 2, 3Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 306)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 310)
*1, 2, 3“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 303)
*1, 2Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 283)*1“SPORT” indicator
(P. 277)
*1
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 322)*1, 2
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 350)
Engine preheating indi-
cator (diesel engine)
(P. 254, 258)
*1, 2Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator (P. 350)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(P. 358)*1Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 322)
*1, 2, 3, 4 Slip indicator
(P. 357, 362)*1, 2, 3 “TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 358)
*1Shift position and gear
position indicators
(P. 276, 281)Power mode indicator
(hybrid model)
(P. 292)

1402. Instrument cluster
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Drive monitor display
Multi-information display
The settings can be changed by pressing the “DISP” button.
(P. 134)
Operation of Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the following conditions:
The shift lever is anything other than D.
Paddle shift switch
* is operated.
Sport mode is selected.
The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
*: If equipped
Eco Driving Indicator Light Customization
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or
deactivated by pressing the display change
button when the Eco Driving Indicator Light
customization display is displayed.
To change the Eco Driving Indicator Light cus-
tomization display, display the odometer and
press and hold the display change button until
the display changes.
After customization, press the display change
button for more than 2 seconds to return to the
odometer.

2304-1. Before driving
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When starting off on a uphill (vehicles with a hill-start assist control)
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 362)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
With the Sport Mode switch activated, when the brake pedal is depressed.
Breaking in your new Toyota (except hybrid model)
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

2424-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 626, 638)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Except hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, tran-
saxle fluid, etc.
Hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, hybrid tran-
saxle fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Hybrid model: If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it
may not be possible to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other posi-
tions. When the shift position cannot be changed from P to any other posi-
tion, the front wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with
the front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

2774-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking
forces by operating shift lever.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
D
Normal driving*1
Gear step selection (P. 278)
(paddle shift switches activated)
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
(P. 279)
Sport mode

2794-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch), allowing
you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M7, will be displayed in the meter.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come
on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
Changing gear steps in the M position
*1*2
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2804-2. Driving procedures
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)Automatic deactivation of gear step selection in the D position
Temporary gear steps selection mode in the D position will be deactivated in
the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in
one gear step
When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 278, 279)
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 277)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 668
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

2824-2. Driving procedures
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Selecting the Easy sports (Es) mode (when the shift lever in E
only)
The Es mode can be selected for superior driving performance and
to achieve a feeling of faster acceleration than in E mode.
Press the “Es” switch.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the Es mode.
To improve fuel economy, can-
cel the Es mode for ordinary
driving.
Shift the shift lever to M and operate the shift lever or paddle shift
switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehicle
speed.
*1: Vehicles with a multi-information
display
*2: Vehicles without a multi-informa-
tion display
Changing gear positions in M mode
*1*2
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