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Maybe increase treble and reduce bass, helps my ageing ears. You could check if there is an equaliser function where you can bias voice. With a 6 speaker system I would be surprised if there wasn't.

Hi, we have just got our son a 2010 Toyota Aygo Blue and cannot figure out how the Bluetooth works! As I understand it, Bluetooth did come as standard with this model and it has a little panel up behind the rearview mirror. It doesn't look like any of the pictures I have found online, but it is similar to the Parrot device. Anyway, all we can get it to do is say 'connecting' when we press one of the buttons with a green light, but it doesn't connect and we can't get it to do anything else! I also can't find a manual anywhere online to tell me how it works! Maybe it's disconnected, who knows but I am hopeful in so far that it does say it's connecting! If anyone has any instructions/manual for the device I would really appreciate it, can't find anything in the cars user manual.

it's a common issue a new light fixes the problem - water gets past the seal and runs down the inside of the tailgate into the spare wheel well when driven or parked on a slope

Even worst for me. Paid £400 last year, now the quotes are coming at around a £1000. Not only that, some refuse to insure (like LV=) with error message 'we don't insure this type of car'. And I only have an old Auris hybrid. I have read somewhere online that some insurers might put a blanket ban on all Lexus just because some of them are easy to steal. Not sure why my Toyota is affected, though. Catalytic converters' theft?

Yes, this is true, but the power draw from just the comm module being active is much smaller than from active GPS receiver unit 🙂

What car is it for? Read the owners manual and make sure you've got the recommended grade. 15w40 mineral isn't going to be good enough for anything built within the last 10 years. Mixing different viscosities is OK as long as they're both within spec for the engine, but I personally wouldn't be using any mineral oil in this day and age, not on a modern engine. I wouldn't recommend extracting the old oil with a pump, either. It takes longer and doesn't get to the nasty stuff sitting in the bottom of the sump. Much easier to take the plug out and drain it - you'll be going underneath to change the filter anyway, right? I can tell that you want to save money, but don't even think about skipping the filter!

The following has caveats. Ignore the manual or consult it online at Toyota Tech, Europe. there are no warning messages on the New Car Features at all. I believe Toyota Europe does not want buyers to know too much. In fact Toyota Europe do not work the same way as Toyota Japan. I am disappointed myself. Anyway. Here it is. This is for when one needs to run the ICE engine, test anything etc. NOT FOR DRIVING. USE AT YOUR OWN PERIL AND RESPONSAVILITY. Having said that. We live in a free world which carriers try to monopolise at our costs. Fight it. • ACTIVATING 2WD MAINTENANCE MODE (for HV Model) Tip • Refer to the New Car Features manual for the warning messages which are displayed on the multi-information display when maintenance mode is entered. • The engine speed increases to 1500 rpm when the accelerator pedal is depressed midway with the shift lever is in P or park (P) selected. When the accelerator pedal is depressed more than midway, or when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the engine speed will increase to approximately 2500 rpm. a. NOT USING THE GTS: i. Perform the following steps within 60 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Move the shift lever to P or select park (P) and fully depress the accelerator pedal twice. 3. Move the shift lever to N or select neutral (N) and fully depress the accelerator pedal twice. 4. Move the shift lever to P or select park (P) and fully depress the accelerator pedal twice. ii. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch ON (READY) while depressing the brake pedal. iii. Check that the 2WD maintenance mode message is displayed on the multi-information display. b. USING THE GTS: i. Connect the GTS to the DLC3. ii. Turn the ignition switch to ON. iii. Turn the GTS on. iv. Enter following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Utility / Inspection Mode - 2WD for measuring Exhaust Gas. v. Start the engine by turning the ignition switch ON (READY) while depressing the brake pedal. vi. Check that the 2WD maintenance mode message is displayed on the multi-information display. • ACTIVATING 2WD CERTIFICATION MODE (for HV Model) Tip Refer to the New Car Features manual for the warning messages which are displayed on the multi-information display when certification mode is entered. a. NOT USING THE GTS: i. Perform the following steps within 60 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Move the shift lever to P or select park (P) and fully depress the accelerator pedal 3 times. 3. Move the shift lever to N or select neutral (N) and fully depress the accelerator pedal 3 times. 4. Move the shift lever to P or select park (P) and fully depress the accelerator pedal 3 times. ii. Turn the ignition switch ON (READY) while depressing the brake pedal. iii. Check that the 2WD certification mode message is displayed on the multi-information display. b. USING THE GTS: i. Connect the GTS to the DLC3. ii. Turn the ignition switch to ON. iii. Turn the GTS on. iv. Enter following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Utility / Inspection Mode - 2WD for cutting TRC. v. Turn the ignition switch ON (READY) while depressing the brake pedal. vi. Check that the 2WD certification mode message is displayed on the multi-information display. • START DIAGNOSTIC MODE Tip • Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen. • Start diagnostic mode at least 90 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON. Otherwise, some items cannot be checked. a. There are 4 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start diagnostic mode by using one of them. b. Method 1 i. Turn the ignition switch to ON. ii. While pressing and holding the "AUDIO" switch, operate the light control switch: Off → Tail → Off → Tail → Off → Tail → Off. iii. Diagnostic mode will start and the "Service Menu" screen will be displayed. c. Method 2 i. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Navigation System / Utility / Diagnostic Mode. Body Electrical > Navigation System > Utility Tester Display Diagnostic Mode ii. Diagnostic mode will start and the "Service Menu" screen will be displayed. d. Method 3 i. Turn the ignition switch to ON. ii. With the screen and audio turned off. Press the seek/track up panel switch 5 times and then press the seek/track down panel switch 5 times Tip  Diagnostic mode can only be started if the above operation is completed within 15 seconds of the first press of the seek/track up panel switch.  If the operation is not completed within 15 seconds of the first press of the seek/track panel switch or fails, turn the screen and audio on and then off again before attempting to start diagnostic mode. iii. Diagnostic mode will start and the "Service Menu" screen will be displayed. e. Method 4 Note: o Do not touch the multi-display except when necessary. ii. Since the multi-display may recognize a pinch in/out or flick operation if operated with 2 fingers, always use 1 finger to operate it in diagnostic mode. turn the ignition switch to ON. iii. f. With the screen and audio turned off as shown in the illustration, Perform a flick operation on the multi-display screen from the left to the right 5 times and then perform a flick operation from the right to left 5 times Tip  Diagnostic mode can only be started if the above operation is completed within 15 seconds of the first flick from the left to the right.  If the operation is not completed within 15 seconds of the first flick from the left to the right or fails, turn the screen and audio on and then off before attempting to start diagnostic mode again.  Flick operations can be recognized anywhere within the touch area of the multi-display screen. ii. Diagnostic mode will start and the "Service Menu" screen will be displayed. • FAILURE DIAGNOSIS The "Failure Diagnosis" screen will be displayed by selecting "Failure Diagnosis" on the "Service Menu" screen. • SYSTEM CHECK The "System Check Mode" screen will be displayed by selecting "System Check" on the "Failure Diagnosis" screen. • CHECK DTC (CHECK USING SYSTEM CHECK MODE SCREEN) a. System check mode screen description Screen Description Display Content *a: Device name list No. 1 o Device Name List No. 1 displays some of the devices that make up the navigation system. o The names of the components from Device Name List No. 1 are shown in the following table. *b: Check result Result codes for all devices are displayed. *c: Memory clear o Present and history DTCs and registered connected device names are cleared. o Select "Memory CLR" for 3 seconds. *d: Recheck o A system check will be performed again after the memory is cleared. o "Recheck" will dim during a system check. *a: Device Name List No. 1 Description Name Component Connection Method DCU Radio and display receiver assembly - MEU Navigation ECU USB communication line *b: Check Result Description Result Meaning Action OK The device does not respond with a DTC. - DETAIL The device responds with a DTC. Read the DTCs on the "Unit Check Mode" screen. NCON The device was previously present, but did not respond in diagnostic mode. o Check the vehicle wire harness. o Check the power supply circuit of the device. NRES The device responded in diagnostic mode, but gives no DTC information.* b. Unit check mode screen description Screen Description Display Content *a: Device name Target device *b: History DTC Diagnostic memory results and stored DTCs are displayed. *c: Present DTC DTCs output in the service check are displayed. *d: DTC DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) *e: Diagnosis clear Selecting "Code CLR" for 3 seconds clears the diagnostic memory data of the target device (both diagnostic system check result and the displayed data are cleared). Tip o This screen is updated once per second. o A maximum of 6 DTCs can be displayed for history and present DTCs. c. Read the system check result. i. If the check result is "DETAIL", select the displayed check result to view the results on the "Unit Check Mode" screen and record them. Note: A maximum of 6 DTCs can be displayed for history and present DTCs on the "Unit Check Mode" screen. Therefore, when 6 DTCs are displayed, troubleshoot those DTCs first and then check the "Unit Check Mode" screen again to see if any other DTCs are displayed. Tip  When all results are "OK", no DTCs are present.  When proceeding to view the results of another device, select "Back" to return to the "System Check Mode" screen. Repeat the above step to view the results of other devices. ii. Check the details of the DTC(s). Click here • DTC CLEAR/RECHECK (CLEAR USING SYSTEM CHECK MODE SCREEN) a. Clear the DTCs i. Select "Memory CLR" for 3 seconds. ii. Check that the check results are cleared. Tip  To clear the DTCs for a specific device, use the "Unit Check Mode" screen.  When clearing the DTCs using the "Unit Check Mode" screen, select "Code CLR" for 3 seconds. b. Recheck i. Select "Recheck". ii. Check that all diagnostic codes are "OK" when the check results are displayed. If a result other than "OK" is displayed, perform troubleshooting again. Tip When the DTCs are cleared using the "Unit Check Mode" screen, select "Back" to return to the "System Check Mode" screen and perform this operation. • FINISH DIAGNOSTIC MODE a. Turn the ignition switch off.

I let myself be talked into gardix coating by dealer. They do apply to the screens as well. It's surprised me by lasting well with very occasionally applying the "conserver" whatever that is! With hindsight, I would have got a proper company to do it or DIY as the dealer did a pretty shoddy job of prep on the car and of course I paid way too much!

The conclusion to this thread is. A fool and his money are soon parted 👍

This is definitely effective cost driving. I can't recommend, but from my experience I never had mixed mineral and synthetic. I had mixed different brands but all synthetics. I.e I had some left over of about 1lite of Shell and 5 litre of new Castrol.

And if the replacement light has the same issue as the rest of the lights that are letting in water and holding it?

I’m having an annoying issue that I am thinking is possibly being caused by an exhaust leak, randomly when the car is sat idling, I am getting a very fumy smell from outside the car, queuing in traffic that sort of thing. I don’t seem to be able to make it happen on purpose, there is no notable blowing sound, the car seems to drive normally, there is no oil leak, or anything being left on the ground after being parked up. So, my guess is there is a slight leak on the exhaust possibly being caused by all the speedbumps around where I am, and the exhaust is flexing at some point and opening and closing a crack maybe? Any ideas what could be going on or how to diagnose it more. Steve

Hi! I am new here, i have a Toyota Avensis 2012 estate, with the error "Parking brake Inoperable" in the dash. The parking brake has been set on when i stop the engine, and loosen as normal when i drive of. But the button has not been working because of the error. I am wondering if anyone have had this error come up, when the brake pads where worn down? And if it went away when you changed brake pads/disks. Does anyone have any suggestions to what it could be. The workshop says its the actuator, but that part hard to get (if possible at all) to get in my country. I really love my Avensis and do not want to get rid of it just because of a parking brake issue. In advance, Thank you. And i am sorry for any writing errors, english is not my first language. Ask if it is anything i am unclear on.

So I bought one of those cheap oil pumps and some cheap oil and will be soon doing an oil change myself. I've always put 15w40 mineral oil in my 1st gen Auris. But, I've also got about 1 litre expensive fully synthetic 5w-30 oil leftover from a different car/oil change (oil about 1 year old, and in an opened 5l bottle, stored indoors). Can I throw it in the mix safely? I'm thinking if anything, this will improve slightly the overall quality of the oil. thanks

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Mostly known. Nonetheless, here are a few more tips in case people cannot find it. MULTIMEDIA DISPLAY no Radio buttons no buttons. Only 4burtons on the left. Any changes at your own peril. Switch ignition on. When all settled, KEEP page button depressed (bottom one of the 4). Then press home button 5 times. That is it. Switch off by pressing Home button 3 to 5 seconds which switches off the screen. More follows.

thanks for the replies guys. wheels will stay as they are.

Anyone?

Marek, regardless of the GPS, the car DCM is continually active ready to respond to any App requests.

how have you checked the switch? it may show good on a meter but may not be able the handle the load swap the passenger and driver switches over to test, i assume you have checked the fuse I would check the power and ground at the motor

is it only the radio? FM or DAB? 8 or 9" display ?

With Android Auto and Google Maps displayed, select the screen that gives you all the icons like on your phone. Now select Settings and scroll down to the map settings. It defaults to drivers side, you can then select left or right.

Thanks, Roy. I will do a check - I take it into dealership tomorrow for its first MoT so, if I’m getting nowhere, I’ll ask for some help.

Hi all, Hi have a FY24 Yaris Excel, with the 6 speaker sound system. I have noticed fidelity in not that good. When listening to radio, there is some muffling of sounds, particularly voices of radio presenters. The sound system can get loud, but the sound itself is not very clear, which makes me increase the sound more than I would like so I can hear more clearly, without much effectiveness. There are some sounds that are good (e.g. bass), but others are not. Some sounds muffle the others. Has anybody noticed this as well on the 6 speaker system Yaris, or is it just me and my ears? Any solution? I have had other cars with 4 or 6 speaker sound systems where some sounds, namely voices, were much clearer. Thank you

Alan, sign recognition is wrong too often. There are other safety issued too but on the whole I agree with you.