TOYOTA Auris User Manual
Hybrid
2010 Model
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oreword
In Jun 2010, Toyota released the Toyota Auris gasoline-electric hybrid
vehicle. Except where noted in this guide, basic vehicle systems and
features for the Auris hybrid are the same as those on the conventional
non-hybrid Toyota Auris. To educate and assist emergency responders
in the safe handling of the Auris hybrid technology, Toyota published
this Auris hybrid Emergency Response Guide.
High voltage electricity powers the electric motor, generator, air
conditioning compressor and inverter/converter. All other automotive
electrical devices such as the headlights, radio, and gauges are powered
from a separate 12 Volt auxiliary battery. Numerous safeguards have
been designed into the Auris hybrid to help ensure the high voltage,
approximately 201.6 Volt, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Hybrid
Vehicle (HV) battery pack is kept safe and secure in an accident.
The Auris hybrid utilizes the following electrical systems:
• Maximum 650 Volts AC
• Nominal 201.6 Volts DC
• Nominal 12 Volts DC
Auris Hybrid Features:
• Complete model change with a new exterior and interior design.
•
A boost converter in the inverter/converter that boosts the available
voltage to the electric motor to 650 Volts.
• A high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack rated at 201.6
Volts.
• A high voltage motor driven Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor
rated at 201.6 Volts.
• A body electrical system rated at 12 Volts, negative chassis ground.
• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) –frontal airbags, front seat
mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, front seatbelt
pretensioners, and driver knee airbag.
High voltage electrical safety remains an important factor in the
emergency handling of the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive. It is important
to recognize and understand the disabling procedures and warnings
throughout the guide.
Additional topics in the guide include:
• Auris hybrid identification.
Major Hybrid Synergy Drive component locations and descriptions.
•
Extrication, fire, recovery, and additional emergency response
•
information.
•
Roadside assistance information.
2010 Model Year Auris
This guide is intended to assist emergency responders in the safe
handling of a Auris hybrid vehicle during an incident.
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Table of Contents Page
About the Auris Hybrid 1
Auris Hybrid Identification 2
Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions 5
Entry and Start System 8
Electronic Gearshift Selector 10
Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation 11
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack 12
Low Voltage Battery 13
High Voltage Safety 14
SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners 15
Emergency Response 17
Extrication 17
Fire 23
Overhaul 24
Recovering/Recycling of NiMH HV Battery Pack 24
Spills 25
First Aid 25
Submersion 26
Roadside Assistance 27
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About the Auris
The Auris joins the Prius as hybrid models for Toyota. Hybrid Synergy
Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric
motor for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board
the vehicle:
1. Gasoline stored in the fuel tank for the gasoline engine.
2. Electricity stored in a high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack
for the electric motor.
The result of combining these two power sources is improved fuel
economy and reduced emissions. The gasoline engine also powers an
electric generator to recharge the battery pack; unlike a pure all electric
vehicle, the Auris hybrid never needs to be recharged from an external
electric power source.
Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to
power the vehicle. The following illustration demonstrates how the
Auris hybrid operates in various driving modes.
During light acceleration at low speeds, the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor. The gasoline engine is shut off.
During normal driving, the vehicle is powered mainly by the
gasoline engine. The gasoline engine also powers the generator to
recharge the battery pack.
During full acceleration, such as climbing a hill, both the gasoline
engine and the electric motor power the vehicle.
During deceleration, such as when braking, the vehicle regenerates
the kinetic energy from the front wheels to produce electricity that
recharges the battery pack.
While the vehicle is stopped, the gasoline engine and electric motor
are off, however the vehicle remains on and operational.
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Auris Hybrid Identification
In appearance, the 2010 model year Auris hybrid is nearly identical to
the conventional, non-hybrid Toyota Auris. The Auris hybrid is a 5-door
hatchback. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are
provided to assist in identification.
The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
provided on the floor under the right side front seat and on the left side
door pillar.
Example VIN: SB1KS56E#########
An Auris hybrid is identified by the first 8 alphanumeric characters
SB1KS56E.
Exterior
logo on the back door.
Gasoline fuel filler door located on left side rear quarter panel.
logo on each front fender.
Exterior Left Side View
Under the Right Side Front Seat and Left Side Door Pillar
Exterior Front and Rear View
Exterior Rear and Left Sid e View
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Auris Hybrid Identification (Continued)
Interior
The instrument cluster (speedometer, READY light, shift position
indicators, warning lights) located the dash behind the steering wheel, is
different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid Auris.
In place of a tachometer, a power meter is used to show power output.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster gauges will be
“blacked out”, not illuminated.
Interior View
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Instrument Cluster View
Auris Hybrid Identification (Continued)
Engine Compartment
1.8-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine.
Logo on the plastic engine cover.
Engine Compartment View
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H
ybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations &
Descriptions
Component Location Description
12 Volt
Auxiliary
Battery
Hybrid
Vehicle (HV)
Battery Pack
Power
Cables
Inverter/
Converter
Gasoline
Engine
Electric
Motor
Electric
Generator
Right Side of
Cargo Area
Cargo Area,
Mounted to Cross
Member behind
Rear Seat
Undercarriage
and Engine
Compartment
Engine
Compartment
Engine
Compartment
Engine
Compartment
Engine
Compartment
A lead-acid battery that supplies power to
the low voltage devices.
201.6 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
battery pack consisting of 28 low voltage
(7.2 Volt) modules connected in series.
Orange colored power cables carry high
voltage Direct Current (DC) between the
HV battery pack, inverter/converter, and
A/C compressor. These cables also carry 3phase Alternating Current (AC) between the
inverter/converter, electric motor, and
generator.
Boosts and inverts the high voltage
electricity from the HV battery pack to 3phase AC electricity that drives the electric
motor. The inverter/converter also converts
AC electricity from the electric generator
and electric motor (regenerative braking) to
DC that recharges the HV battery pack.
Provides two functions:
1) Powers vehicle.
2) Powers generator to recharge the HV
battery pack.
The engine is started and stopped under
control of the vehicle computer.
3-phase high voltage AC permanent magnet
electric motor contained in the front
transaxle. It is used to power the front
wheels.
3-phase high voltage AC generator that is
contained in the transaxle and recharges the
HV battery pack.
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Hybrid Synergy Drive Components
Components (Top View) and High Voltage Power Cables
H
ybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations &
Descriptions (Continued)
Component Location Description
A/C
Compressor
(with
Inverter)
Fuel Tank
and Fuel Line
Engine
Compartment
Undercarriage
and Center
3-phase high voltage AC electrically driven
motor compressor.
The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel
line to the engine. The fuel line is routed
under the center of vehicle.
Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
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H
ybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations &
Descriptions (Continued)
Key Specifications:
Gasoline Engine: 98 hp (73 kW), 1.8-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine
Electric Motor: 80 hp (60 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor
Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled
continuously variable transaxle)
HV Battery: 201.6 Volt Sealed NiMH
Curb Weight: 3,042 to 3,130 lbs/1,380 to 1420 kg
Fuel Tank: 11.9 gals/45.0 liters
Frame Material: Steel Unibody
Body Material: Steel Panels
Battery
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Steel Unibody
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