TOYOTA YARIS 2016 Owners Manual
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*: Vehicles with a Multidrive only 
■ Battery-saving function 
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic 
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is 
not in operation for a long time. 
● In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some 
time to unlock the doors. 
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.) of 
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer. 
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer. 
● If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer, 
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. 
In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote 
control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
Interior alarm pings 
once and exterior alarm 
sounds once for 5 sec- 
onds (on some models)
An attempt was made to lock the doors other
than using the smart entry & start system while 
the electronic key was still inside the vehicle. 
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle 
and lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously
The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY 
mode while the driver’s door was open (or the 
driver’s door was opened while the engine switch
was in ACCESSORY mode). 
 Turn the engine switch off and close the 
driver’s door.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuously*
The driver’s door was opened while any shift 
position other than P was selected without turn- 
ing off the engine switch. 
 Shift the shift lever to P.
AlarmSituation/Actions 
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■ Conditions affecting operation 
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situa- 
tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control 
and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.  
(Ways of coping:  P. 478) 
● When the electronic key battery is depleted 
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- 
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise 
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following 
metallic objects 
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached 
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside 
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins 
• Hand warmers made of metal 
• Media such as CDs and DVDs 
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby 
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that 
emit radio waves 
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu- 
nication device 
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a  wireless key that emits radio waves 
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players 
• Portable game systems 
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the 
rear window 
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic 
devices 
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■ Notes for the entry function 
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), 
the system may not operate properly in the following cases: 
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near 
the ground, or in a high place w hen the doors are locked or unlocked. 
• The electronic key is on the inst rument panel, luggage cover (if equipped) 
or floor, or in the door pockets, glove box, accessory box of the instru- 
ment panel, or in/near the front cup holder when the engine is started or 
engine switch modes are changed. 
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the 
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep- 
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the 
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle. 
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be 
locked or unlocked by anyone. 
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start 
the engine if the electronic key is near the window. 
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han- 
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the 
effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately 
30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.) 
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. 
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic 
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock 
the doors.) 
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the 
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi- 
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle 
again. 
■ Notes for locking the doors 
● Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent 
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again. 
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- 
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a posi-
tion 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being 
washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) 
● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet 
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the 
alarm, lock all the doors. 
● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, 
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again. 
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■ Notes for the unlocking function 
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the 
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle 
again. 
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. 
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again. 
● If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- 
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a posi-
tion 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being 
washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) 
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly 
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.  
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods 
● To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m 
(6 ft.) of the vehicle. 
● The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 515) 
■ To operate the system properly 
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get 
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the 
outside of the vehicle. 
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The 
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not 
operate.) 
■ If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly 
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 478) 
● Starting the engine: P. 478 
■ Customization  
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 515) 
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized 
setting 
● Locking and unlocking the doors:  
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 117, 478) 
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 478 
● Stopping the engine: P. 188 
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■ Certification for the smart entry & start system
The DECLARATION of CONFORMITY (DoC) is available at 
the following address: 
http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/pc/ 
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WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices 
● People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization 
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main- 
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the smart entry & 
start system antennas. ( P. 129)  
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, 
the entry function can be disabled. Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or 
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details,
such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio 
waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry 
function. 
● Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac 
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- 
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio 
waves.  
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices. 
Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or  repairer, or another duly qualified and 
equipped professional for details on disabling the entry function. 
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Front seats
Seat position adjustment lever 
Seatback angle adjustment 
lever 
Vertical height adjustment lever 
(if equipped) 
Seatback lock release lever  
(3-door models only)
Adjustment procedure
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