towing TOYOTA YARIS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing
(except Canada) ............... 172
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a manual
transmission) .................... 182
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 186
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 193
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type............... 195
Using the radio .................... 197
Using the CD player ............ 203
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ........................ 208
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 215
Using the AUX adapter ....... 217
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 218
• Interior light ....................... 219
• Personal lights .................. 2193-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 220
• Glove boxes ..................... 221
• Cup holders ...................... 222
• Bottle holders ................... 223
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 225
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 227
Vanity mirrors ..................... 228
Clock .................................. 229
Power outlet ....................... 231
Floor mat ............................ 232
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 233
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 236
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 238
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 241
General maintenance ......... 243
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 246
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

49 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
■After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
●Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
■When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 120
Engine (ignition) switch .... 129
Automatic
Transmission.... 132
Manual Transmission ....... 134
Turn signal lever .............. 135
Parking brake ................... 136
Horn ................................. 138
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 139
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 145
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 149
Fog light switch ................ 151
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 152
Rear window wiper and
washer ........................... 155
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 156
Driving assist systems ..... 1602-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 165
Vehicle load limits ............ 168
Winter driving tips ............ 169
Trailer towing
(except Canada) ............ 172
Trailer towing (Canada) ... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ................. 181
Dinghy towing (vehicles
with a manual
transmission) ................. 182

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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON-OFF button off 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 control of the vehicle being lost 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.
●When towing a trailer or emergency towing

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(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Except Canada:
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 845 lb. (383
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
845 lb.  366 lb. = 479 lb. (383 kg  166 kg = 217 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
479 lb.  388 lb. = 91 lb. (217 kg  176 kg = 41 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label.(P. 272)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 845 lb. (383 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■Towing capacity (Canada): 700 lb. (318 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■Towing capacity (except Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing (except Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toy-
ota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the
use of a tow hitch carrier of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

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When driving
Trailer towing (Canada)
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle,
thus towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
■Weight limits
Confirm the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
■Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The
gross vehicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehi-
cle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch, and the trailer tongue
load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
■Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribu-
tion of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification
Label.
Certification label

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Towing a trailer
Consult your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
■Trailer tongue load
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue
load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the
maximum 70 lb. (32 kg) (Tongue load / Total trailer weight  100
= 9 to 11%)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Total trailer weight
Tongue load

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When driving
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 359)
●Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work to be legal.
●Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
●Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
●Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).