TOYOTA YARIS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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Outside temperature display
The temperature display shows temperatures within the ranges of
-40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C).
Except Canada
Canada

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■The outside temperatur e is displayed when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph
[25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “ ” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.

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Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
*

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■
When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) or N (vehicles with a
manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compartment features
Removing the deck boardLift up the deck board and pull it
towards you to remove it.
Securing the deck boardLift up the deck board.
■Deck board

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Remove the hook on the back-
side of the deck board.
Attach the hook to the upper
edge of the back door opening
as shown.
■
Removing the luggage cover
The luggage cover can be removed by the following procedure:
Unhook the cords.
Return the luggage cover to horizontal
position.
Lift the luggage cover and pull it forward.

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CAUTION
■When operating the deck board
Do not place anything on the deck board when operating the board. Other-
wise, your fingers may be caught or an accident may result causing injuries.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 223
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 226
General maintenance....... 228
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 232 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 233
Hood ................................ 236
Positioning a floor jack ..... 238
Engine compartment ........ 241
Tires ................................. 253
Tire inflation pressure ...... 261
Wheels ............................. 265
Air conditioning filter......... 268
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 270
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 274
Light bulbs........................ 286

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● For vehicles with the rear spoiler, in certain automatic car washes, the
rear spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the
vehicle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear
spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the window and door borders, and high mounted stoplight.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.