TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

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Switching the display
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” switch.
Display items
Outside temperature and date
Displays the outside air temperature and date.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40C (-40F) to
50C (122F).
Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. (P. 3 6 )
When the energy monitor is displayed, the odometer/trip meter does not
appear.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous fuel consumption.
Ty pe A
Ty pe B

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Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was
reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer
than one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Cruise range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from
that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display
may not be updated.
Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was
started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than
one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started or
the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than
one second when the elapsed time is displayed.
Set up screen
Language, date, date form and units can be set up. Also, the dis-
play of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be turned on or off.

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Setting up display
Make sure that the vehicle is stopped in a safe place before begin-
ning set up.
Display the “SET UP” screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch to enter the adjustment
mode.
Press the “DISP” switch to select
the desired item.
Press and hold the desired item to enter the adjustment
screen.
To return to the “SET UP” screen after an adjustment is made, select
“BACK” and then press and hold the “DISP” switch.
Selecting the language
Select the desired language.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.
Setting the date
Press the “DISP” switch to select the year.
After the year is adjusted, wait 5
seconds to select the month, and
5 more seconds to select the
day.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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UK_AURIS_HV_EESelecting the date form
Select the desired date form.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.
Selecting the units
Select the desired distance and consumption units.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.
Selecting to enable or disable Eco Driving Indicator Light
(P. 195)
Select “ON” or “OFF”.
Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.
Eco Drive level
Displays the fuel consumption level of each trip when it ends.
When the hybrid system is
turned off, this screen is dis-
played for several seconds. If a
certain level of fuel efficiency is
achieved, “EXCELLENT” will
also appear.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The following information data will be reset.
Date
Average fuel consumption
Driving range
Average vehicle speed
Elapsed time
Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph])
When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
NOTICE
The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
flash the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
front position lights
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode)
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Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
Driver None 0
Driver and front pas-
sengerNone 0
All seats occupied None 1
All seats occupied Full luggage loading 1.5
Driver Full luggage loading 2.5

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Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime run-
ning lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
started. (However, the daytime running light system will be canceled
when the headlight switch is operated manually or the automatic
headlight system turns on the tail lights.) Daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.
Deactivating/reactivating the daytime running light system
Follow the procedure below.
Turn the “POWER” switch, headlights, tail lights and auto-
matic headlight system off and set the parking brake.
Start the hybrid system.
You must perform step 3 within 5 seconds of starting the hybrid sys-
tem.
Push the headlight switch for-
ward and pull it back to the cen-
ter position. (Repeat this
operation 3 times or more.)
A buzzer will sound to indicate that the daytime running light system
has been deactivated/reactivated.
If any of the following occurs during the deactivation/reactivation opera-
tion, the deactivation/reactivation operation will be canceled:
• The hybrid system is turned off.
• The parking brake is released.
• The vehicle is moving.
• The headlights are turned on.
• The tail lights are turned on.
• The automatic headlight system is turned on.
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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all lights turn off
automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver's door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn to ON mode, or turn the light switch off once
and then back to
or .
Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 506)
Headlight control sensor is located on the
driver's side.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing 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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NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
not operating.