brake light TOYOTA AURIS 2017 (in English) User Guide

2084-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 200)
■Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-
ing.
●Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow the vehicle
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
NOTICE
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.
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2134-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
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Driving
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
Diesel model: turns on. The
engine begins starting after
goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
1
2
3
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2154-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
4
Driving
Multidrive
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (→P. 234), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 234)
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
Stopping the engine
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4
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2
3
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2164-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes
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2184-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)
flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is
off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed alter-
nately on the multi-information display and then press the engine
switch once.
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-infor-
mation display are off.
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)
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2
3
4
3
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2344-2. Driving procedures
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■Parking the vehicle
P. 188
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more
with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter only: “Release parking brake.” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
■Usage in winter time
P. 338
Parking brake
Operating instructions
1
2
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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2394-3. Operating the lights and wipers
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
4
Driving
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the
position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
■Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when 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.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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2704-5. Toyota Safety Sense
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-crash safety system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be
a malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the area around the front sensor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the windshield is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice
(P. 406, 413)
• When the front sensor or the area around either sensor is cold, such as in
an extremely cold environment
• If the area in front of the front sensor is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate or the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
■If VSC is disabled
●If TRC and VSC are disabled (P. 334), the pre-crash safety brake assist
and pre-crash safety braking functions are also disabled. However, the pre-
crash safety warning function will still operate.
●The PCS warning light illuminates and “Pre-Crash Brake is disabled due to
VSC OFF.” is displayed on the multi-information display.
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3134-6. Using the driving support systems
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
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Driving
■The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
●Front sensors:
• Vehicles with a Multidrive:
The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• Vehicles with a manual transmission:
The parking brake is not applied.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
●Rear sensors:
The shift lever is in R.
■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-
sonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelet is installed.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.
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3344-6. Using the driving support systems
UK AURIS_HB_EE (OM12K97E)
■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC OFF” will be shown
on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with a PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), the pre-crash brake
assist and pre-crash braking functions will also be disabled. (P. 270)
■When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the has not
been pressed (vehicles with a 3-ring meter)
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled even if has not been pressed (vehi-
cles with a 2-ring meter)
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC and VSC
systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
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