check oil TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS 2016 Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 626
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 486
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 233
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231, 233
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Rear fog light
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223, 228
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Back-up light
*4
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223, 228
Roof rails
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 515, Watts: P. 628)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
*3: Left-hand drive vehicles
*4: Right-hand drive vehicles
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1964-1. Before driving
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)NOTICE
■
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 559, 572)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
4-7. Driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle

4697-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilGasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming
up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Engine oil
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4717-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Maintenance and care
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.3
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XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick type A
XNon-flat dipstick type B
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4737-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Maintenance and care
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection →P. 615
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
XGasoline engine
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
XDiesel engine
1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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4767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)NOTICE
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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, or 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.
■ Engine oil (1ND-TV engine only)
Using an engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.
■ Engine oil (1WW engine only)
Using engine oil other than “Toyota G enuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines” or any other approved engine oil, may
damage the catalytic converter.
If “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel Economy for 1WW/2WW
engines” or any other approved engine oils are not available at the time, up
to 1 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.) of ACEA C3 can be used to refill. ( →P. 615)

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
(If equipped)
Fuel filter warning lightIndicate that the amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level.
→ P. 484
(If equipped)
Low engine oil level warning light
Indicates that engine oil level is low, but does not indicate
a malfunction.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
(→ P. 469)
(If equipped)
Engine oil change reminder light
When the light flashes:
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil mainte-
nance date has been reset).
→ Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 474)
When the light comes on:
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
After the engine oil is changed and the oil maintenance
data has been reset.
→ Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil chan ge system should be reset.
( → P. 474)
(If equipped)
DPF system warning light
• Indicates that the DPF catalytic converter needs to be
cleaned due to repeated short trips and/or low-speed
driving.
• Indicates that the amount of accumulated deposits in the
DPF catalytic converter has reached the specified level.
→ To clean with DPF catalytic converter, drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of 65 km/h (40 mph) or greater for 20 to
30 minutes as much as possible until the DPF system
warning light turns off
*2.
Do not turn off the engine as much as possible until
the DPF system warning light turns off.
If it is not possible to drive the vehicle at speeds of 65
km/h (40 mph) or greater, or the DPF system warning
light does not turn off even after driving for more than
30 minutes, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
*1: 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]).
*2: The DPF system warning light may not turn off when the engine oil changereminder light is on. In this event, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
*3: Open door warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or
more with any door open.
*4: Driver’s and passengers’ seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and passengers’ seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for
30 seconds after the vehicle reaches 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.
(If equipped)
Tire pressure warning light When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 549)
• Flat tire ( →P. 559, 572)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( →P. 550)
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 553
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)■
If the tire pressure warning light fre quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
XVehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
XVehicles with a smart entry & start system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ If the engine oil change reminder light flashes (diesel engine)
Repeated short trips and/or low-speed dr iving may cause the oil to degrade
sooner than usual, regardless of the actual distance driven. If this happens,
the engine oil change reminder will flash.
■ Engine oil change reminder light comes on (diesel engine)
Replace the engine oil filter when t he engine oil change reminder light does
not come on even if you have driven over 15000 km (9300 miles) after the
engine oil was changed.
There is a possibility that the engine oil change reminder light has been illumi-
nated when you have driven less than 15000 km (9300 miles) based on a
usage or driving condition.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.