warning light TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 User Guide

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CAUTION
The ABS does not operate effectively when
The limit of tire gripping have been exceeded.
The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
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 in the following situ-
ations.
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 roads with uneven pavement
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 is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care
when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 422
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 423
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 4295-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 430
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 436
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................. 447
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit)......................... 459
If the hybrid system will
not start........................... 471
If you lose your keys ......... 473
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 474
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 476
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 481
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 486
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 488

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).
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Brake system warning light and warning buzzer* (red
indicator)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 481)

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system, TRC system or
hill-start assist control system.
(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that the amount
of fuel is as follows:
• Flashes
6.8 L (1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.)
or less
• Flashes more rapidly
4.5 L (1.2 gal., 1.0 Imp. gal.)
or lessRefuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
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*: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion.P. 436
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, as soon as possible.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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CAUTION
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.

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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
A buzzer also sounds.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.
A buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the side
doors is not fully
closed.
The system also indi-
cates which side doors
are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
side door(s) are not
yet fully closed.Make sure that all the
side doors are closed.
Indicates that the
back door is not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
back door is not yet
fully closed.Close the back door.
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is about 6.8 L
(1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.)
or less.Refuel the vehicle.