power steering TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system ....................... 30
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 44
Push button start................... 59
Wireless remote control ........ 70
Side doors............................. 72
Back door.............................. 75
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 80
Rear seats ............................ 81
Head restraints ..................... 84
Seat belts .............................. 86
Steering wheel ...................... 91
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 92
Outside rear view mirrors...... 94
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ..................... 97
Moon roof............................ 1001-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............ 107
Double locking system ....... 113
Alarm .................................. 115
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 127
SRS airbags ....................... 129
Child restraint systems ....... 140
Installing child restraints ..... 149
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 160
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Power (ignition) switch ....... 175
EV-Drive Mode ................... 180
Transmission ...................... 183
Turn signal lever................. 190
Parking brake ..................... 191
Horn ................................... 192
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 193
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 197
Multi-information display .... 200
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 206
P. 190
P. 211
Emergency flasher switch P. 422
Cup holders P. 341
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 212, 217
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 91
Hood release lever P. 369
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 193
P. 200
Audio system 
“touch screen”
,*1
P. 252
SRS driver’s knee
airbag
P. 129
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 104
Audio switches ,*2 P. 292
Power (ignition) switch P. 175

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 193
P. 200
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 212, 217
Audio switches ,*2 P. 292
Cup holders P. 341
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 91
Hood release lever
P. 369
SRS driver’s knee
airbag
P. 129
Audio system 
“touch screen”
,*1
P. 252
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 206
P. 190
P. 211
Power (ignition) switch P. 175
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 104
Emergency flasher switch P. 422

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system ..................... 30
1-2. Key information
Keys.................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 44
Push button start ................ 59
Wireless remote control ...... 70
Side doors .......................... 72
Back door ........................... 75
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 80
Rear seats .......................... 81
Head restraints ................... 84
Seat belts............................ 86
Steering wheel .................... 91
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ........................ 92
Outside rear view mirrors ... 941-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 97
Moon roof.......................... 100
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........... 107
Double locking system ...... 113
Alarm ................................ 115
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 127
SRS airbags...................... 129
Child restraint systems ..... 140
Installing child
restraints ......................... 149
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 160

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Energy monitor
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (P. 200).
The following images are exam-
ples only, and may vary slightly
from actual conditions.
Press the
“DISP” switch on the steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
When the vehicle is powered by the
electric motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by both
the gasoline engine and the electric
motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by the
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.

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Folding back the mirrors
Manual operation
Push backward to fold the mir-
rors.
Power operation
Press the switch to fold the mir-
rors.
Press it again to extend them to
the original position.
The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (P. 251)

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CAUTION
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, immediately.
Do not shift the shift position to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift position to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift position to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift position to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage
the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system
disengaged.
During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 488
To help maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill, apply
engine braking (use the B position for engine braking).
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 183)
When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.

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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as soon as
possible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
If the vehicle will not shift out of the P position
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation.

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CAUTION
When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any cir-
cumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi-
cle, press and hold the “POWER” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “POWER” switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost.
This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long
periods if the hybrid system is not operating.
If the hybrid system is off, but the indicator on the “POWER” switch is illu-
minated, this indicates that the “POWER” switch is still turned on. When
exiting the vehicle, always check that the “POWER” switch is off.
When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have the hybrid system
checked immediately.