Get Introductory Information Guide for Toyota Aurion 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Part No. 01999-06022

Issue 0707-01

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud

of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thorough-

ly and follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe

and trouble-free motoring. For important information about this manual read the follow-

ing pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and

is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance

and any other assistance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner

will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,

because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make

changes at any time without notice. For the latest vehicle specifications, please refer to

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including

options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your

vehicle.

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED

A.B.N. 64 009 686 097

the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited, 155 Bertie Street, Port

Melbourne, Victoria.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow

these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage such as when:

D using the doors, boot lid, bonnet, and power windows,

D using the seats, seatbelts, SRS airbag, and child restraint systems,

D using the transmission, brakes -- including ABS brakes, cruise control, and other vehicular

controls systems, and

D driving your Toyota on-road or off-road in various conditions, on slippery surfaces, through

water, tall grass, etc.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained

as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning

is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce

the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equip-

ment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not

do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”;

or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1--3 of

this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can

receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle pro-

vides, Section 1--3 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important section for you

and your family to read.

Section 1--3 “Operation of instruments and controls—Occupant restraint systems”

describes the function and operation concerning seats, seatbelts, SRS airbags

and child restraint systems for this vehicle and some potential hazards you

should be aware of. These systems work together along with the overall structure

of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The

effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly in conjunction with

other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or

your family with the equal level of restraint which these systems can provide

when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to under-

stand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate

to each other.

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of

death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either

individually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision.

However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly,

the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or seri-

ous injury.

Seatbelts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every

occupant of the vehicle should wear seatbelts properly at all times. Children

should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their

age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as their name

implies, designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seatbelts and are not

substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of

head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior

portions of the vehicle.

Toyota recommends that you carefully read the caution boxes contained in Sec-

tion 1--3, especially where they relate to SRS airbags.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed.

The rapid deployment of the SRS airbags makes the SRS airbags themselves

potential sources of death or serious injury if an occupant is too close to an

airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between

the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example

of how the instructions in Section 1--3 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure

proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can

provide to you and your family in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends that you and your family read Section 1--3 “Occupant re-

straint systems” carefully and refer to it as needed to:

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avoid the risk of death or serious injury from an SRS airbag,

use the occupant restraint systems safely, and

obtain the maximum benefit from the occupant restraint systems.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification

of your Toyota

Toyota does not accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories

which are not genuine Toyota products including:

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use of non-genuine Toyota products,

replacement of non-genuine Toyota products, and

installation of non-genuine Toyota products.

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles

are currently available in the market. Using these spare parts and accessories

which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your

vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your

country.

Toyota does not accept any liability or cover under warranty any damage or per-

formance problems resulting from modification to your vehicle with non-genuine

Toyota products.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modifica-

tion with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or

durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.

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CAUTION

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electron-

ic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection

system, electronic throttle control system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake/trac-

tion control/vehicle stability control systems, and the SRS airbag system and seatbelt

pretensioner system.

Maintenance schedule

Please refer to the separate “Warranty and Service Book”.

CAUTION

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they

are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS

airbag and seatbelt pretensioner removed and disposed of by your Toyota dealer before

you dispose of your vehicle.

Smart entry and start system

People with implanted medical devices, such as pacemakers, should consult the

manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence

of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of

such medical devices. For details, see “Keys — Smart Entry and Start system”

on page 14 in Section 1--2.

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TOYOTA AND PRIVACY

Toyota is committed to protecting your privacy and is required to comply with the

National Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) when it collects and handles

your personal information. This includes providing you with the right to access and

correct your personal information (subject to some exceptions allowed by law).

For further information about Toyota and privacy, please see the Toyota Privacy Policy

available at You can also contact us by calling 1800 252 097, or

by sending your query to the Toyota Privacy Contact, PO Box 187 Caringbah, NSW,

2229, Australia.

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Table of contents

1. OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Page

1. Overview of Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. Keys and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Occupant Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

4. Steering Wheel and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

5. Lights, Wipers and Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

6. Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

7. Ignition Switch, Transmission and Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8. Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

9. Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

10. Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

2. INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA . . . . . . . . 185

3. STARTING AND DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

4. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

5. CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE . . . 237

6. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

7. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

2. Engine and Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

3. Electrical Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

8. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

9. INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287

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