TOYOTA YARIS 2017 Owners Manual

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After installing the new bulb,
secure the bulb base to the
mirror body.
Align the tabs, and secure
the mirror by pushing in each
diagonally-opposite pair of
tabs in order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in
order as shown in the illustra-
tion, and push them in until a
click is heard.
If you do not hear the click, do
not force the tabs in. Instead,
remove the mirror and check
that the tabs are aligned.
■Stop/tail lights (bulb type), and rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the screwdriver with a
tape.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
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Remove the light bulb.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Install the new bulb.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Install the cover.
Align the cover claws with
the notches.
Press the cover until it is
fixed.
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■License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and ply off the cover as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the screwdriver with a
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
Install the new bulb.
Install the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into one of the holes,
push the screwdriver until click-
ing sound is heard. Repeat for
the other hole.
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Make sure that the cover is
secured by pressing on the
entire cover.
■Back-up light/rear fog light
Remove the clip and partly
remove the cover.
Pull the center section of the clip
and the remove and pull out the
lock.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
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After installing the new bulb,
reinstall the clip.
When installing the clip, insert
the clip in and push the center of
the clip.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
● Front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type)
● Stop/tail lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type), stop/tail lights
(LED type) and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any
of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light
replaced.
If one or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (ECE).
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 428
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 429
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 431
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 437
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine only) ..... 438
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 439
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire) ..................... 453
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit)........... 468
If the engine will not start ... 484
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 486
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 488
If your vehicle overheats .... 493
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 497
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 499

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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■ Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart entry
& start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 3 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove
the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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