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Toyota Auris Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 14

4-2. Driving procedures

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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 while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the

steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

■ Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession. (P. 535)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

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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.

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NOTICE

■ To prevent battery discharge

● Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

● Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: If the smart entry & start system indicator

light (green) is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the

vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

● Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: If “Power ON.” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle,

always check that the engine switch is off.

● Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in

a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever posi-

tion, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery

discharge may occur.

■ When starting the engine

● 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.

■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional immediately.

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Multidrive

Shifting the shift lever

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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the

brake pedal and move the shift lever.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the

brake pedal and move the shift lever.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

: If equipped

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving*1

7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2

M

(P. 226)

*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking

forces by operating the shift lever.

Sport mode

Press the switch.

For powerful acceleration and driv-

ing in mountainous regions.

Press the switch again to return to

normal mode.

*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*1

*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

*2

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Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position (vehicles

with a paddle shift switch)

To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and

“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by

operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step

using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected gear step, from D1 to

*1

*2

D7, will be displayed in the meter.

*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

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Changing gear steps in the M position

To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever

to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift

lever or paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch),

allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time

*1

*2

the shift lever or paddle shift switch

is operated.

The selected gear step, from M1 to

M7, will be displayed in the meter.

*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automat-

ically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

■ Gear step functions

● You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.

● A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher

gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

■ If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come

on even after shifting the shift lever to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped professional immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when

the shift lever is in D.)

■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is

stopped.

● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.

● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover

the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

5

The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

■ G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according

to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically

when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.

(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels

this function.)

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WARNING

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in

the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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Manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and

then release it slowly.

Shifting the shift lever to R

Shift the shift lever to R while lift-

ing up the ring section.

: If equipped

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Gear Shift Indicator

Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel

economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-

formance.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

*1

*2

■ Gear Shift Indicator display

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Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the

clutch pedal.

■ Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-

mum acceleration is necessary.

 Gasoline engine

km/h (mph)

Maximum speed

Shift position

1NR-FE engine

1ZR-FAE engine

8NR-FTS engine

1

44 (27)

50 (31)

43 (27)

2

82 (50)

94 (58)

79 (49)

3

112 (69)

137 (85)

124 (77)

4

152 (94)

185 (114)

168 (104)

5

179 (111)





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 Diesel engine

km/h (mph)

Maximum speed

Shift position

1ND-TV engine

1WW engine

1

42 (26)

42 (26)

2

79 (49)

85 (53)

3

122 (75)

133 (83)

4

165 (102)

189 (117)

5

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

WARNING

■ Gear Shift Indicator display

For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display

when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.

Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the transmission

● Do not shift the shift lever to R without

depressing the clutch pedal.

● Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.

● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

3

Lane change to the left (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

4

4

Left turn

■ Turn signals can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

■ Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be

changed. (Customizable feature P. 635)

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Parking brake

Operating instructions

To set the parking brake, fully

1

pull the parking brake lever

while depressing the brake

pedal.

To release the parking brake,

2

slightly raise the lever and

lower it completely while press-

ing the button.

■ Parking the vehicle

P. 187

■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more

with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.

Vehicles with a 2-ring meter only: “Release parking brake.” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

■ Usage in winter time

P. 337

NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

 Type A

1

The daytime running

lights turn on.

(P. 239)

*

2

The front position, tail,

license plate and instru-

ment panel lights turn

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on.

3

The headlights and all

lights listed above turn

on.

*: If equipped

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 Type B

1

The headlights, day-

time running lights (P.

239) and all the lights

*

listed below turn on and

off automatically.

(Vehicles without a

smart entry & start sys-

tem: When the engine

switch is in the

“ON”

position)

(Vehicles with a smart

entry & start system:

When the engine

switch is in IGNITION

ON mode)

2

The front position, tail,

license plate and instru-

ment panel lights turn

on.

3

The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

4

The daytime running lights turn on. (P. 239)

*: If equipped

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

1

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and

2

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

Follow me home system

This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds

when the engine switch is turned off.

4

Pull the lever toward you and

release it with the light switch in

(if equipped) or

after turning the engine switch off.

The lights are turned off in the fol-

lowing situations.

• Vehicles without a smart entry &

start system: The engine switch

is turned to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart entry &

start system: The engine switch

is turned to IGNITION ON

mode.

• The light switch is turned on.

• The light switch is pulled toward you and then released.

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