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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................213
Inside rear view mirror .......214
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................216
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................219
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............224
Cargo and luggage ............241
Trailer towing
(except hybrid model) ......242
Trailer towing
(hybrid model)..................252
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system]).......262
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system]).......266
Power (ignition) switch .......276
EV drive mode ...................282
Multidrive ...........................284
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission ...................289
Manual transmission ..........294
Hybrid transmission ...........297
Turn signal lever ................305
Parking brake.....................306
Horn ...................................3074-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 308
Automatic High Beam ....... 316
Fog light switch ................. 320
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 322
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 326
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 328
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 332
Speed limiter ..................... 337
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 340
Simple-IPA
(Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist) ................ 346
Stop & Start system .......... 362
Driving assist systems....... 368
Hill-start assist control ....... 374
Diesel particulate filter
system............................. 376
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 378
Winter driving tips.............. 380
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16Pictorial index
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Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Except hybrid model
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262, 266
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262, 266
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Warning messages
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 294
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 297
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 587
When the shift lever does not move
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682, 683
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
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18Pictorial index
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Hybrid model
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 587
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5971
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Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Except hybrid model
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262, 266
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262, 266
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Warning messages
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 294
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 297
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 587
When the shift lever does not move
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682, 683
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
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Hybrid model
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 625
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 587
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5971
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881-2. Hybrid system
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CAUTION
Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents, apply
the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, and turn the hybrid system
off. (
P. 224)
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (P. 587)
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system):
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system):
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model:
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (P. 410)
Using automatic mode in cold weather (if equipped)
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze
up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event,
remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror
using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
CAUTION
Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 224
Cargo and luggage ............ 241
Trailer towing (except
hybrid model) ................... 242
Trailer towing
(hybrid model).................. 252
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles without a
smart entry & start
system]) ........................... 262
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid model
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])....... 266
Power (ignition) switch....... 276
EV drive mode ................... 282
Multidrive ........................... 284
Multi-mode Manual
Transmission ................... 289
Manual transmission.......... 294
Hybrid transmission ........... 297
Turn signal lever ................ 305
Parking brake .................... 306
Horn ................................... 3074-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................. 308
Automatic High Beam ........ 316
Fog light switch .................. 320
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 322
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 326
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 328
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 332
Speed limiter ...................... 337
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 340
Simple-IPA
(Simple-Intelligent
Parking Assist)................. 346
Stop & Start system ........... 362
Driving assist systems ....... 368
Hill-start assist control........ 374
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................. 376
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 378
Winter driving tips .............. 380

2424-1. Before driving
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Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, gross vehicle mass, maximum
permissible axle capacity, and permissible drawbar load before tow-
ing. (P. 712)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
Trailer towing (except hybrid model)
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-
ditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for further details
before towing, as there are additional legal requirements in
some countries.

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Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. (P. 712)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the tow-
ing capacity. Do not let the draw-
bar load exceed the indicated
weight. (P. 712)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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