SPECIFICATIONS -> Service specifications for Your Toyota Yaris 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2011)

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
NOTICE  
If you remove the air cleaner  
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due  
to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-  
ment.  
If the brake fluid level is low or high  
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads  
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.  
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Hood  
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.  
Pull the hood release lever.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
Pull up the hood catch lever  
and lift the hood.  
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Hold the hood open by insert-  
ing the supporting rod into the  
slot.  
CAUTION  
Pre-driving check  
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.  
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion  
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.  
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