Get INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Guide for Toyota Yaris 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2011)

2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire

due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly

ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

■When braking the vehicle

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●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one

side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking

brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the

pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted

brakes.

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the

systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance

becomes longer.

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

Vehicles with a manual transmission

●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

●Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-

ing forward.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

●Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals

together to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■When parking the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.

Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a

long time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving (brake pad wear

limit indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon

as possible.

The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.

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NOTICE

■If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.

●The vehicle will behave abnormally.

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Replace a flat tire with a new one. (P. 305)

■When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.

●Engine stalling

●Short in electrical components

●Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.

●Brake function

●Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transaxle fluid, etc.

●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Engine (ignition) switch

■ Engine switch

LOCK

The steering wheel is locked

and the key can be removed.

ACC

Some electrical components

such as the audio system can

be used.

ON

All electrical components can

be used.

START

For starting the engine.

■ Starting the engine

Automatic transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.

Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the

engine.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, which-

ever is less.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-

pletely started.

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Manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in N.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.

Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the

engine.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, which-

ever is less.

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Continue depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the

engine is completely started.

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■Turning the key from ACC to LOCK

Shift the shift lever to P (auto-

matic transmission) or N (man-

ual transmission). (P. 112, 114)

Push in the key and turn to the

LOCK position.

■Steering lock release

When starting the engine, the engine

switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-

tion. To free it, turn the key while turning

the steering wheel slightly in either direc-

tion.

■If the engine does not start (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 59)

■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in

the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.

CAUTION

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the

accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.

If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,

turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.

NOTICE

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■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if

the engine is not running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the

starter and wiring systems.

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.

■ Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and

move the shift lever.

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■ Shift position uses

Shift position

Function

P

R

N

D

3

Parking the vehicle or starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving*

2

Position for engine braking

Position for more powerful engine braking

Position for maximum engine braking

2

L

*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in

D for normal driving.

■Downshifting restrictions

The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.

mph (km/h)

Downshifting

32

Maximum speed

53 (86)

2L

26 (43)

■When driving with the cruise control system

The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 3.(P. 132)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 315)

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2-1. Driving procedures

Manual Transmission (if equipped)

■ Shifting the shift lever

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

then release it slowly.

■Maximum allowable speeds

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

mum acceleration is necessary.

mph (km/h)

Shift position

Maximum speed

31 (51)

1

2

3

59 (95)

86 (139)

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2-1. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

2

Left turn

Right turn

Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change.

The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever.

Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change.

The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever.

■Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

■If the indicators flash faster than usual

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

out.

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Parking brake

■ Set the parking brake

Fully set the parking brake

while depressing the brake

pedal.

At this time, the indicator will

come on.

Except

Canada

■ Release the parking brake

Slightly raise the lever

Press the button

Lower it completely

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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.

●Parking brake engaged warning buzzer (P. 292)

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters

Vehicles with tachometer

The following gauges, meters

and displays illuminate when

the engine switch is in the ON

position.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel

remaining in the tank.

Clock

Indicates the time.

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Odometer/trip meter

Odometer:

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter:

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was

last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-

ent distances independently.

ODO/TRIP button

2

Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-

ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-

played.

CLOCK button

Adjusts the time.(P. 201)

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Vehicles without tachometer

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel

remaining in the tank.

Clock

Indicates the time.

Odometer/trip meter

Odometer:

Displays the total distance the

vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter:

Displays the distance the vehi-

cle has been driven since the

meter was last reset. Trip

meters A and B can be used to

record and display different

distances independently.

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2-2. Instrument cluster

ODO/TRIP button

Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-

ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-

played.

CLOCK button

Adjusts the time. (P. 201)

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Odometer and trip meter display button

Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis-

plays.

Odometer

*

Trip meter A

*

Trip meter B

^*:Pushing and holding the button

will reset the trip meter.

Instrument panel light control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Brighter

Darker

If the dial is turned up until a click

is heard, the tachometer and

speedometer will no longer be

illuminated when the tail lights/

head lights are turned on.

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2-2. Instrument cluster

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature

warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

^{place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (}P. 320)

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Indicators and warning lights

The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-

ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-

tems.

Instrument cluster (vehicles with tachometer)

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Instrument cluster (vehicles without tachometer)

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Center panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster

■ Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the

vehicle’s various systems.

Low engine coolant

temperature indicator

Turn signal indicator

(P. 115)

Indicates the engine

coolant temperature is

cool.

Headlight high beam

indicator (P. 127)

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Headlight indicator

(P. 127)

Cruise control indicator

(P. 132)

(except

Canada)

(if equipped)

Tail light indicator

(P. 127)

AIR BAG ON indicator

(P. 78)

(Canada)

Front fog light indicator

(P. 129)

AIR BAG OFF indicator

(P. 78)

(if equipped)

(Automatic transmission vehicles

with tachometer)

Shift position and shift range indica-

tors (P. 112)

(Automatic transmission vehicles

without tachometer)

Shift position and shift range indica-

tors (P. 112)

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2-2. Instrument cluster

■ Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the

vehicle’s systems. (P. 292)

*

(Canada)

*

(except

Canada)

(Canada

-if equipped)

(except

Canada

-if equipped)

(except

Canada)

(Canada)

*

(if equipped)

(except

Canada)

*

(vehicles

without

(vehicles

with tachom-

(except

Canada)

tachometer) eter)

*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON

position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will

turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may

be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the

lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

CAUTION

■If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light

not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems

are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in

death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately if this occurs.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

(except

Canada)

(Canada)

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The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument

panel lights turn on.

The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

the lever forward to turn on the

high beams.

Pull the lever back to the center

position to turn the high beams

off.

Pull the lever toward you to

turn on the high beams.

Release the lever to turn them off.

You can flash the high beams

with the headlights on or off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

■Daytime running light system (if equipped)

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on

automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the

parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at

night.

■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened

while the lights are turned on.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Fog light switch (if equipped)

The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such

as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are

on low beam.

■ Front fog light switch

2

OFF

Front fog lights ON

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent

wiper operation

windshield

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically oper-

ate a couple of times after the

washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch must be in the ON position.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in

the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled

toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes block

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Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control (if equipped)

Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-

ator.

■ Set the vehicle speed

Press the ON-OFF button to

turn the cruise control on.

At this time, the cruise control

indicator will come on.

Press the button once more to

deactivate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate to

the desired speed and push

the lever down to set the

cruise control speed.

■ Adjusting the speed setting

Increase speed

Decrease speed

Hold the lever until the desired

speed setting is obtained.

Fine adjustment of the set

speed (approximately 1.0 mph

[1.6 km/h]) can be made by

lightly pushing the lever up or

down and releasing it.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA for Your Toyota Yaris 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2011)

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