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Nice Youtube covers it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N57rJYUa_ZI

And as it come into operation after you've depressed the foot brake, then the brake lights are on. There is, however, a time-out function on the brake hold, and if you don't release it by starting to drive again after 3 minutes of having your foot off the brake pedal the car will set the EPB. This will be accompanied by the inevitable buzzer and warning message.

True, but they've some work to do to it before I pick it up. Still, I'll drop the dealer a line saying I'll take it after October 1st :-).

This isn't answering your question, but, when our HIR2 Optiwhites failed (after little over a year), they both went out on the same journey. Interestingly, the Halfords superstore nearby had none in stock. A few days ago, I had some Osram upgrade bulbs in another car (H7, but anyway...), they were fitted as a pair and they failed within a few seconds of each other. If I hadn't been there to witness this then I would barely have believed that it could happen, but that car has a bulb-fail warning system that is completely dependable, so you know of a failure the moment it happens. If you are using upgraded bulbs then I would suggest carrying some spares. Although some owners would argue that it is difficult to tell if HIR2 headlamps are actually on or not, unless you get out the car and stand directly facing them. (For night driving with any confidence someone suggested taking a clairvoyant in the car with you, or only driving under clear skies with a full moon, although this isn't mentioned in the owner's handbook on the Auris). Only joking, of course. Also, even new standard bulbs will likely be brighter than old standard bulbs, as the light output drops with age and the technology has improved marginally since they were launched. We have two Aurises with standard bulbs, but the one with the newest bulbs is noticeably whiter and brighter than the one running with the originals.

Unless your doing high miles, diesel makes no sence, as you get the same mpg from a petrol these days plus you dont have to deal the the ever increasing emmisions Imo hybrid is the way forward untill manufactures are upto speed with electric

Took delivery of our Corolla 2ltr design today took it out for a run amazing drive We had a Ford focus 2ltr the corrola was a joy to drive compared to the focus

All looking good, I may have to give that Wax seal a try 😄

Just got a quote, £140. Far better than the £250 from the lease firm. Thank you

I have followed many discussions about tyres on many different car forums. It strikes me that one thing that is never mentioned, but is blindingly obvious to me, is that a new set of tyres - having more rubber and a deeper tread - is almost always quieter and smoother than the old set they replace. What else would you expect? So when I hear that "I replaced brand X with brand Y and my driving experience was transformed, well .. that's what new tyres are for. Of course there are differences between tyres, but you have to do the comparisons when all conditions are equal including wear, time of year etc.

I got them from horizon led. I ordered the Phillips hir2 but they offered me an upgrade to newer ones as the Phillips have been discontinued. Just checked on there website they’ve still not put them up. £125

I actually agreed with Bob, rear brakes in Toyota hybrid cars kicks in first to create a balance between front and rear axles, and when further more brake pedal is pushed than front brakes will help to slow down or stop the car. I had many Toyota hybrids some since brand new and noticed rear brake pads getting lower first and the rear discs gets lip first too. I am not 100% sure I am correct but make sense to me from what I experienced, if there are some Toyota engineers here will be great if they happy to share some info about that. Regards

Sorry, I stand corrected. Initial application of the brakes only activates the regenerative braking. Further pressure activates the rear brakes first, this is necessary to maintain stability. The front brakes will only operate under even further pressure.

Shouldn't think so. Just make sure some metal to metal contact is maintained.

Oil change sorted, sprayed the wiperarms matteblack, spraygreased the servo cables on the sunroof. I cut the undertray at the last oilchange, makes oil filter much easier to get at!. But it makes the plastic tray flop down into sight.... So.... A piece of soft alloy plate, folded over the tray edge, crimped and with an upcurve bend = no tray sightings! Bit of titivation of my arch edges... Finally... I sprayed all the pipes and bracketry at the rear & sprayed the inside arch lips + along the lower sill edge and floor margin. Super easy to use this aerosol [stood in bright sunlight for 20mins... Nice and Warm!]. 11.4 out of 10.... YaY 2sav

ashame they didn't put the 1.8 hybrid in the GR-s, the GRMN is a 1.8 supercharged Manual its a very different car i have only seen 2 in the flesh My hybrid gets 61.8 mpg and thats mainly around town driving, i had to change my driving style to suit the hybrid what took a while

I'm due an oil change, based on 12months driving (around 6k). CarParts4Less @£3.06 delivered. 🎱 Hardly worth the fuel to travel to get one cash!! 2sav

There are no forward facing airbags at the rear seats, so there is nothing to disable. Installing car seats in the front passenger seat is generally not recommended.