Get Driving -> 4-5. Using the driving support systems Guide for Toyota Yaris 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2020)

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Cruise c ont rol

Summary of functions

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the

accelerator pedal.

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Indicators

2

Cruise control switch

Setting the vehicle speed

1

Press the “ON-OFF” button to

activate the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator (green) will

come on.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

2

Accelerate or decelerate the

vehicle to the desired speed,

and push the lever down to set

the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is obtained.

1

Increases the speed

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired direc-

tion.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever in

the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is

operated.

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Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-

ally until the lever is released.

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

1

Pulling the lever toward you

cancels the constant speed

control.

The speed setting is also canceled

when the brakes are applied or the

clutch pedal (manual transmission

only) is depressed.

2

Pushing the lever up resumes

the constant speed control.

Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately

40 km/h (25 mph).

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 Cruise control can be set when

 Vehicles with a Multidrive

 The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected.

 Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.

 Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

 Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

 Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

 The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed

resumes.

 Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased

by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the

lever down to set the new speed.

 Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following

situations.

 Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below

the preset vehicle speed.

At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

 Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

 VSC is activated (if equipped).

 Speed limiter is activated (if equipped).

 If the cruise control indicator light comes in yellow

Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press

the button again to reactivate the system.

If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-

diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control

system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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WARNING

To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting

in death or serious injury.

 In heavy traffic

 On roads with sharp bends

 On winding roads

 On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

 On steep hills

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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 During emergency towing

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Speed lim it er

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Summary of function

The desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control

switch. The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the

set speed.

1

Display

2

Indicator (green)

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Speed limiter switch

Setting the vehicle speed

1

Press the speed limiter switch

to activate the speed limiter.

Speed limiter indicator (green) will

come on.

Press the switch again to deacti-

vate the speed limiter.

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Accelerate or decelerate the

vehicle to the desired speed,

and push the lever down to set

the speed.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is obtained.

1

Increases the speed

2

Decreases the speed

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Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired direc-

tion.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever in

the desired direction.

 When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the

lever is operated.

Large adjustment: By approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) for each 0.75

seconds the lever is held.

 When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the

lever is operated.

Large adjustment: By approximately 5 km/h (3.1 mph) for each 0.75

seconds the lever is held.

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Canceling and resuming the speed limiter

1

Pulling the lever toward you

cancels the speed limiter.

2

Pushing the lever up resumes

the speed limiter.

 Speed limiter can be set when

The speed limiter can be set at any vehicle speed. However, if the speed lim-

iter is set while the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), the speed lim-

iter will be set to 30 km/h (18 mph).

 Exceeding the set speed

In the following situation, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and multi-

information display characters will flash:

 When fully depressing the accelerator

pedal

 When driving down a hill way

 Automatic speed limiter cancelation

The set speed is automatically canceled when the cruise control is activated.

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WARNING

To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake

Switch the speed limiter off using the speed limiter switch when not in use.

Situations unsuitable for the speed limiter

Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.

Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause a serious or fatal

accident.

 On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow

 On steep hills

 When your vehicle is towing a trailer

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St op & st art syst em

The stop & start system stops and restarts the engine according

to the brake pedal and shift lever operation (Multidrive) or clutch

pedal operation (manual transmission) for stopping and starting

the vehicle.

Stopping the engine

 Vehicles with a Multidrive

1

While driving in D or M, depress the brake pedal fully, and stop the

vehicle.

2

The engine will stop and the

Stop & Start indicator will come

on.

When the shift lever is in N or P,

the engine will remain stopped

without depressing the brake

pedal.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

1

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, stop the vehicle.

Then shift the shift lever to N.

2

Release the clutch pedal.

The engine will stop and the Stop &

Start indicator will come on.

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Restarting the engine

 Vehicles with a Multidrive

Release the brake pedal. When the shift lever is in N or P, depress

brake pedal and shift the shift lever to D or M.

The engine will restart. The Stop & Start indicator will go off.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

Check that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.

The engine will restart. The Stop & Start indicator will go off. (In this situa-

tion, releasing the clutch pedal will not stop the engine again.)

Disabling the Stop & start system

Press the Stop & Start cancel

switch to disable the Stop & Start

system.

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The stop & start cancel indicator

will come on.

The engine will not stop at each

stop when the brake pedal (Multid-

rive) or clutch pedal (manual trans-

mission) is depressed to stop the

engine (P. 228).

Pressing the switch again to re-

enable the Stop & Start system.

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 If the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed while the vehicle is

stopped

 When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, pressing

the Stop & Start cancel switch will restart the engine.

From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-

tem has been turned off), the engine will not be stopped.

 With the Stop & Start system disabled, pressing the Stop & Start

cancel switch will re-enable the system but not stop the engine.

From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-

tem has been turned on), the engine will be stopped.

 Operating conditions

 The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions

are met:

• The engine is adequately warmed up.

• The battery is sufficiently charged.

• The driver’s door is closed.

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• The hood is closed.

• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.

• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The brake pedal is firmly depressed.

• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is not in R.

• Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch pedal is not being

depressed.

• Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in N.

 In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &

Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.

• Engine coolant temperature or transmission fluid temperature is too low

or too high.

• The outside temperature is extremely low.

• The air conditioning system is being used when the outside temperature

is high or low.

• The air conditioning system is being used when the vehicle interior tem-

perature is extremely high such as after the vehicle was parked under the

hot sun.

• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The windshield

defogger is being used.

• The battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a periodic

recharge.

• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly,

resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start

system to become excessively high.

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• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The hood is opened.

• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill.

• The brake booster vacuum is low.

• A large amount of electricity is being used.

• At high altitude.

When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and

restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.

 In the following situations, the engine may start even without the brake

pedal being released (Multidrive) or clutch pedal being depressed (manual

transmission).

• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.

• The air conditioning system is being used or turned on.

• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: The windshield

defogger is turned on.

• The battery is not sufficiently charged.

• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The hood is opened when the shift lever is in N

or P.

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• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted into a position other

than N or P.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed.

• A large amount of electricity is being used.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

 In the following situations, it may take longer than normal for the Stop & Start

system to activate.

• The battery is discharged.

• After the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected

after a battery replacement, etc.

• The engine coolant temperature is low.

 Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch,

it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned to the

“LOCK” position then to the “START” position.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch,

it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned off then

the engine is started.

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 The Stop & Start system protection feature

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the

audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the

Stop & Start system function.

If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the

“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.

 Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the

audio system may be automatically cut off in order to maintain power for the

Stop & Start system function.

If this occurs, turning the engine switch off then to ACCESSORY mode or

IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.

 Hood

If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,

the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or by the automatic

engine start function. Restart the engine with the engine switch operation.

(P. 182, 185)

Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped

by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is in N or P, the engine will

restart.

 When to use the Stop & Start system

Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red

lights, intersections, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of

time, turn off the engine completely.

 Stop & Start system warning buzzer

If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and either of the following

actions is performed, a buzzer will sound and the Stop & Start indicator will

flash (Multidrive), or a buzzer will sound (manual transmission). This indi-

cates that the engine is only stopped by the Stop & Start system, not that the

engine has been turned off completely.

 Vehicles with a Multidrive

The driver’s door is opened when the shift lever is in D or M.

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

The shift lever is shifted into a position other than N with the clutch pedal

released.

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 If the Stop & Start cancel indicator light continues to flash

The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

 If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system

 Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Turn the windshield defogger on. (The engine will start due to the automatic

engine start function.) (P. 291)

 Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Vehicles with a Multidrive:

Restart the engine by releasing the brake pedal (when the shift lever is in D

or M) or depress the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to D or M (when

the shift lever is in N or P) (P. 229), or by pressing the Stop & Start cancel

switch, and then set the air outlet selector dial to

. (P. 282)

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

Restart the engine by depressing the clutch pedal (P. 229), or by pressing

the Stop & Start cancel switch, and then set the air outlet selector dial to

. (P. 282)

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If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to

deactivate the system.

 The Stop & Start system operation time and Stop & Start system total

operation time display

P. 92

 Replacing battery

The installed battery is specific to the Stop & Start system. It should only be

replaced with a battery of identical type and rating.

Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional for further details.

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WARNING

When the Stop & Start system is operating

 Keep the shift lever in N (manual transmission) and apply the brake pedal

or parking brake for safety while the engine is stopped due to the Stop &

Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).

Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-

tion.

 Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped due to the Stop &

Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).

Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-

tion.

 Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the

vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the

automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and

enter the vehicle and resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

To ensure the system operates correctly

If any one of the following situations occurs, the Stop & Start system may

not operate correctly, thus, please have your vehicle checked by any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional.

 While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s

seat belt reminder light flashes.

 Even when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front pas-

senger’s seat belt reminder light remains off.

 Even when the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning light comes

on, or the interior light comes on when the interior light switch is in the door

position.

 Even when the driver’s door is opened, the open door warning light does

not come on, or the interior light does not come on when the interior light

switch is in the door position.

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Driving assist syst em s

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following

systems operate automatically in response to various driving

situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-

mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-

ing the vehicle.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,

or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road surfaces

TRC (Traction Control) (if equipped)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from

spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to

turn the steering wheel

Emergency brake signal

When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers

automatically flash to alert the vehicle behind.

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When the TRC/VSC systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRC/VSC systems are

operating.

Disabling the TRC systems

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing VSC OFF

switch to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the

vehicle in order to free it.

To turn the TRC system off,

quickly press and release the

VSC OFF switch.

The “TRC OFF” indicator light

will come on.

Press the switch again to turn

the system back on.

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 Turning off both TRC and VSC systems

To turn TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold the VSC OFF switch for

more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The “TRC OFF” indicator light and the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.

Press the switch again to turn the systems back on.

 When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF

switch has not been pressed

TRC cannot be operated. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

 Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC and VSC

systems

 A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal

is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

 Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are

operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

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• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

 EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

 Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems

After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically

re-enabled in the following situations:

 When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position

 If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle

speed increases

If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will

not occur when vehicle speed increases.

 Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from

overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of

time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The

EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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 Operating conditions of emergency brake signal

When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will

operate:

 The emergency flashers are off.

 Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).

 The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge

from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.

 Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal

The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:

 The emergency flashers are turned on.

 The brake pedal is released.

 The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-

ing operation.

WARNING

The ABS does not operate effectively when

 The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as

excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

 The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the

following situations:

 When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

 When driving with tire chains

 When driving over bumps in the road

 When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces

TRC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be

lost.

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WARNING

When the VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless unnecessary.

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or

wheels.

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Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Diesel part ic ulat e filter system ^

When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined

amount, it is automatically cleaned.

Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter

Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter is performed as necessary in

accordance with driving conditions.

Equipment characteristics

The DPF system has the following characteristics:

 Idle speed increases during cleaning

 The smell of the exhaust gas changes

 When starting the engine, white-colored steam (water vapor) may

be expelled during cleaning

 Acceleration performance may degrade during cleaning

 Replacing the engine oil

P. 335

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WARNING

Exhaust pipe

Do not touch the exhaust pipe during cleaning, as the exhaust pipe and

exhaust gases will become particularly hot. Also, make sure that there are

no people or flammable materials near the exhaust pipe while the vehicle is

stopped.

Failure to do so may cause injury by burning or a fire.

NOTICE

To prevent the DPF system from failing

 Do not use fuel other than the specified type

 Do not use engine oil other than the recommended type

 Do not modify the exhaust pipe

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