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

2-1. Driving procedures  
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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2-1. Driving procedures  
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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2-1. Driving procedures  
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  
32  
Maximum speed  
53 (86)  
2L  
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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