TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

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Situations in which EV-Drive Mode cannot be turned on
The followings are examples of situations under which the EV-Drive Mode
may not be turned on. If it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be shown on the multi-information display.
The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in freezing temperatures for a long period of
time etc.
The gasoline engine is warming up.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is
low. (P. 36)
Vehicle speed is high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
The windshield defogger is in use.
Switching to EV-Drive Mode when the gasoline engine is cold
If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline
engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm
up. In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV-Drive Mode.
After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi-
nated, press the “EV” switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to
EV-Drive Mode.
Automatic cancellation of EV-Drive Mode
When driving in EV-Drive Mode, the gasoline engine may automatically
restart in the following situations. When EV-Drive Mode is canceled, a
buzzer will sound and the EV-Drive Mode indicator will flash and go off.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is
low. (P. 36)
Vehicle speed becomes high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

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Possible driving distance when driving in EV-Drive Mode
Possible driving distance when driving in EV-Drive Mode is up to about 1 km
(1/2 mile) if driven at a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. (Possible
driving distance depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and
driving conditions.)
Changing a driving mode when in EV-Drive Mode
EV-Drive Mode can be used in conjunction with Eco drive mode and power
mode.
However, EV-Drive Mode may be automatically canceled when used in con-
junction with power mode.
Fuel economy
Your Toyota is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during
normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]). Driving in EV-Drive Mode more than necessary may lower fuel
economy.
CAUTION
While driving
When driving in EV-Drive Mode, pay special attention to the area around the
vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy-
cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle
starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

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Transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation.
When shifting to the D or R positions, move the shift lever
along the shift gate.
To shift to the N position, slide the shift lever to the left and
hold it. The shift position will change to N.
Shifting to B is only possible when shift position D is
selected.
The shift lever will always return to this position after a shift-
ing operation.
When shifting from P to D or R, from D to R, or from R to D, ensure
that the brake pedal is being depressed and that the vehicle is sta-
tionary.

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When selecting a shift position, make sure that the shift position
has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift
position indicator provided on the instrument panel.
When a shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow
toward B disappears from the shift position indicator.
Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usu-
ally be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BApplying moderate engine braking when driving
down hills or on steep slopes

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P position switch
The shift position can be changed to P through the use of the P
position switch.
Fully stop the vehicle and
keep depressing the brake
pedal, and then push the P
position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the switch indi-
cator comes on.
Check that the P position indi-
cator is illuminated on the shift
position indicator.
Changing the shift position from P to other positions:
• While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift
lever. If the shift lever is operated without depressing the
brake pedal, a buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will
be disabled.
• After the shift lever is operated, make sure to use the shift
position indicator for checking that the desired shift position
has been attained. (P. 193)
• The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.

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Selecting a driving mode
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating and braking. The operation of the air
conditioning system will be minimized.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch once more to cancel the Eco drive
mode.
Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” switch is
pressed, even if the “POWER” switch is turned off.
Press the “PWR MODE” switch to change the driving mode to power
mode.
Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as
when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
Press the “PWR MODE” switch once more to cancel the power mode.
Turning the “POWER” switch off will cancel power mode.
Press the “ECO MODE” switch to change the driving mode to Eco drive
mode.

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Using engine braking
To use engine braking, select the B position.
During high speed driving, you may feel that deceleration by engine brak-
ing is less than that of a conventional vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the transmission in B for a long time.
This may cause decreased fuel economy. To prevent this, use D for nor-
mal driving.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Eco drive mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco drive mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
Alarms
If the shift position is changed in any of the following situations, a buzzer will
sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position will
automatically change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift
position.
Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When the shift lever is changed from P to another position without
depressing the brake pedal.
• When the shift position is changed from P or N to B.
Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pushed while the vehicle is moving.
• When shift position R is selected while the vehicle is moving forward.
• When shift position D is selected while the vehicle is moving in reverse.
• When the shift position is changed from R to B.

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CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
Shift lever precautions
Do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When a warning message indicating malfunction appears on the multi-
information display. (P. 437)
When the P position switch indicator flashes.
When the shift position symbols (such as P and R) are flashing on the shift
position indicator.
When the shift position indicator remains off.
When in heavy traffic
If shift position N is selected, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.

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NOTICE
If the vehicle cannot be shifted out of P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession. The system protection function may activate and temporarily pre-
vent the vehicle from shifting out of P. If this happens, wait for around 15
seconds before attempting to change the shift position again.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.