tires TOYOTA AURIS 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........392
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........396
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................399
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................402
Hood ..................................405
Positioning a floor jack .......407
Engine compartment..........409
Tires ...................................426
Tire inflation pressure ........436
Wheels ...............................438
Air conditioning filter ..........441
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......443
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................446
Light bulbs .........................4637-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 480
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 481
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 483
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 489
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 490
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 491
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed....... 507
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ........................ 527
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......... 540
If the engine will not
start ................................. 564
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 566
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 599
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Rear fog light
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 214
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Back-up light
*4
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 214
Roof rails
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 463, Watts: P. 601)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*3: Left-hand drive vehicles
*4: Right-hand drive vehicles
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1744-1. Before driving
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
Multidrive
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 281)
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
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1904-1. Before driving
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Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 599)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 187)
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
Maintenance
Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).

2624-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
When a message is shown on the multi-information display
MessageCauseWhat to do
“IPA SLOT NOT
DETECTED, SPEED
TOO HIGH”The vehicle speed
exceeded 30 km/h (18
mph).Reduce vehicle speed
to 30 km/h (18 mph) or
less.
“IPA CANCELED, TAKE
OVER”
The Simple-IPA switch
was turned off.Turn the Simple-IPA
switch on.
The Simple-IPA switch
was turned on while
reversing.Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another
parking space.
The shift lever was
shifted to R during
detection of a parking
space.Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another
parking space.
The shift lever was
shifted to a position
other than R after the
automatic steering
began and before the
vehicle enters a parking
space.
Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another
parking space.
The steering wheel
could not be turned suf-
ficiently due to reasons
such as low tire pres-
sure, tire wear, the influ-
ence of road conditions,
being on a slope, etc.,
therefore the vehicle
could not be parked in
the desired space.
• Check tires for wear
and pressure.
• If this message is dis-
played when the vehi-
cle is parked in other
spaces, have the vehi-
cle inspected by any
authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional.

2684-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
CAUTION
Conditions in which the use of Simple-IPA is prohibited
Do not use Simple-IPA under the following conditions.
Doing so may cause improper operation and lead to an unexpected acci-
dent.
On sharp bends or slopes.
On slippery or icy roads, or in snow.
On uneven road surfaces such as gravel.
During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or a sandstorm.
When the tires are extremely worn or tire pressure is low.
When the vehicle has improper wheel alignment due to tires having
received a strong impact such as bumping against a curb.
When the compact spare tire (if equipped) or snow chains are installed.
When the tires slid while attempting to park.
When fallen leaves or snow is in a parking space.
When items such as a towing bracket, trailer, bicycle carrier, etc. are
installed on the rear of the vehicle.
When a vehicle of which the front/rear end is above the detection area,
such as a truck, bus or vehicle with a towing bracket, trailer, bicycle carrier,
etc., is parked at the front or rear of the parking space.
If the front bumper has been damaged.
If the sensor is covered by the front bumper cover, etc.
If a vehicle or obstacle is not in a suitable position at the front or rear of the
parking space.
Automatic steering precautions
As the steering wheel moves automatically in the parking assist function, be
aware of the following point.
Keep clothing such as neckties, scarves and long sleeves away from the
steering wheel, as they may become entangled. Also, keep children away
from the steering wheel.
If you have long fingernails, be careful not to injure yourself when the
steering wheel moves.

2694-5. Using the driving support systems
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NOTICE
When using the Simple-IPA
Check that the parking space is suitable. (Width of the space, if there are
any obstacles, road surface condition, etc.)
Simple-IPA will not operate properly if the vehicle at the front or back of the
parking space moves, or if an obstacle enters the parking space after the
sensors have detected the parking space. Always check the surrounding
area during parking assist operation.
The sensors may not be able to detect curbs. The vehicle may drive onto
the curb depending on the situation, such as if a vehicle at the front or
back of the parking space has driven on the curb.
Check the surrounding area to prevent the tires and wheels from being
damaged.
The vehicle may not be able to be parked at a target parking space if the
vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is in R or reverses when the
shift lever is in a position other than R, such as when parking on a slope.
When reversing, reverse the vehicle
slowly to prevent the front end of the
vehicle from hitting an obstacle in the
front of the vehicle.
When reversing, reverse the vehicle
slowly to prevent the front end of the
vehicle from hitting the vehicle parked in
front of the parking space.

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
The emergency flashers are off.
Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
The emergency flashers are turned on.
The brake pedal is released.
The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

2804-5. Using the driving support systems
Auris Touring Sports_EE (OM12G98E)
CAUTION
Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
When driving with tire chains
When driving over bumps in the road
When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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4-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter