check engine TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 User Guide

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 495
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Engine/power control unit coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” (full) and
“LOW” (low) lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.STEP1
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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
If the top segments of the engine coolant temperature gauge
are flashing
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
The top segments of the engine coolant temperature gauge are
flashing:
The engine may be overheating.
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
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UK_AURIS_HV_EECheck to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
If necessary, add engine coolant
up to the “FULL” line.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (P. 498)
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 459
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Hood ..................................... 369
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 175
Identification number............. 493
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 471
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 481
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 193
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 495
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Engine/power control unit
coolant
Capacity ................................ 498
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
EPS............................................ 228
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 180Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid
Washer ................................. 379
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 503
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 503
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 503
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 80
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 190
Wattage ................................ 503
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 494
Fuel gauge ............................ 193
Gas station information ......... 524
Information ............................ 504
Refueling............................... 104
Type ...................................... 494
Fuel door .................................. 104
Fuel filler door.......................... 104
Fuses ........................................ 400F

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Storage feature ........................ 339
Storage precautions ................ 235
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 486
Sun visors ................................ 343
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 101
Switch
Airbag manual on-off
switch.................................. 160
“ECO MODE” switch ............. 186
Emergency flasher switch ..... 422
Engine switch ........................ 175
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Hazard light switch ................ 422
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Light switches ....................... 206
P position switch ................... 185
Power door lock switch ........... 72
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Power window switch .............. 97
“PWR MODE” switch ............ 186
Window lock switch ................. 97
Wiper and washer ......... 212, 217Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 503
Talk switch ............................... 315
Telephone switch .................... 315
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 115
Double locking system .......... 113
Immobilizer system............... 107
Tire inflation pressure ............. 390
Tires
Chains................................... 236
Checking ............................... 387
If you have a flat tire ..... 447, 459
Inflation pressure .................. 390
Replacing .............................. 447
Rotating tires......................... 387
Size ....................................... 501
Snow tires ............................. 236
Spare tire .............................. 447
Tools ................................. 447, 459
Total load capacity .................. 492
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 424
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 223
Traction control ....................... 228
Transmission ........................... 183
TRC ........................................... 228
Trip information ....................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 194
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 190
Wattage ................................ 503T

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Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 344
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity mirrors .......................... 344
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 493
Vehicle stability control .......... 228
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 228
VSC ........................................... 228
VSC+ ......................................... 228
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 430
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Seat belt reminder................. 433
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 432
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 432
Brake assist system .............. 432
Brake system ........................ 430
Charging system ................... 431
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 432
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 432
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 432
Master warning light .............. 433
Pretensioners ........................ 432
Seat belt reminder light ......... 433
Slip indicator light .................. 432
SRS airbags .......................... 432Warning messages
Back door.............................. 438
Engine oil pressure ............... 436
EV-Drive Mode ..................... 438
Hybrid system ....................... 436
Hybrid system overheat ........ 438
Low fuel level ........................ 438
Low traction battery .............. 438
Open door ............................. 438
P position control system ...... 437
Push button start................... 441
Side doors............................. 438
Smart entry & start system ... 441
Washer
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 236
Switch ........................... 212, 217
Washing and waxing ............... 356
Weight....................................... 492
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window glasses ........................ 97
Window lock switch .................. 97
Windows
Power windows ....................... 97
Rear window defogger .......... 251
Washer ......................... 212, 217
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 397
Wireless remote control .......... 70
WMA disc ................................. 267V
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