Toyota Auris Touring Sports (2017 year). Instruction - part 13
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■ Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 630)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (P. 201)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
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NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.
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Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■ Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection between
the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well as before
starting off.
■ Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
● Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
● When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a little
at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.
■ Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control. This
is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces.
■ Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching
turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden braking.
■ Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
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■ Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■ Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
■ Transmission information
Multidrive
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
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mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in
D, must be in M and select gear step 4 or lower. (P. 226)
Manual transmission
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.
■ If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 603)
■ When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(Multidrive) and 1 or R (manual transmission).
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(P. 201)
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-
ing.
● Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
NOTICE
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart entry & start system)
Starting the engine
Multidrive
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
4
Turn the engine switch to the
“START” position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission (gasoline engine)
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
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2
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
3
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
4
Turn the engine switch to the
“START” position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission (diesel engine)
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
3
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
4
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
turns on.
5
After
goes out, turn the engine switch to the “START” position
and start the engine.
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Changing the engine switch positions
1
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (vehicles
with a Multidrive: The key can be
removed only when the shift lever
is in P.)
2
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
3
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
4
“START”
For starting the engine.
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■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
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WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (P. 535)
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NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart entry & start system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
3
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
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and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
Diesel engine:
turns on. The
engine begins starting after
goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
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Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
4
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) until the
engine is completely started.
Diesel engine:
turns on. The
engine begins starting after
goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
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Stopping the engine
Multidrive
1
Stop the vehicle.
2
Set the parking brake (→P. 234), and shift the shift lever to P.
3
Press the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
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that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the brake pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
Manual transmission
1
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
3
Set the parking brake. (→P. 234)
4
Press the engine switch.
4
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
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that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the clutch pedal and check
that “Power ON.” on the multi-information display is off.
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Changing engine switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light
(green) flashes
slowly.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light
(green) flashes
slowly.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
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Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Off*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display will
not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“Power ON.” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Power ON.” will be displayed on
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the multi-information display.
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the
shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Shift the shift lever to P.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
3
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)
flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.
4
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is
off.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed alter-
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nately on the multi-information display and then press the engine
switch once.
4
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-infor-
mation display are off.
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■Auto power off function
Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more
than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more
than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn
off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY
mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not run-
ning) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Key battery depletion
P. 126
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 148
■Notes for the entry function
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P. 149
■ If the engine does not start
● The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 75)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
● Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter
“Shift to P position to start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
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■ When the steering lock cannot be released
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: The smart
entry & start system indicator light (green)
will flash quickly.
Vehicles with a
2-ring meter:
“Steering
lock active.” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P
(Multidrive). Press the engine switch while
turning the steering wheel left and right.
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the smart entry & start system indicator flashes in yellow (vehicles
with a 3-ring meter) or “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the
multi-information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
■ If the key battery is depleted
P. 511
■ Operation of the engine switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 594