TOYOTA YARIS 2020 Owners Manual
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YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start
system“Bonnet open.”
The engine has been started with the
hood opened.
To enable the system, close the hood, turn
the engine switch off, wait for a short
while, and then start the engine.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled.”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
MessageDetails
MessageDetails
“For climate con-
trol.”
• The air conditioning system has been
turned on or is being used.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
“For brake sys-
tem.”
The brake pedal has been depressed fur-
ther or pumped.
The system will be enabled after the
engine runs and the brake booster vac-
uum reaches a predetermined level.
“Battery charging.”
The battery charge amount may be low.
The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short
while allows the system to recover.
“Bonnet open.”
The hood has been opened.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled.”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.
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YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E●Vehicles with a manual transmission: When the engine cannot be restarted
by the Stop & Start system
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■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. 452)
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. 345), or by pressing the Stop & Start cancel
switch, and then set the air outlet selector dial to . (P. 442)
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Restart the engine by depressing the clutch pedal (P. 345), or by pressing
the Stop & Start cancel switch, and then set the air outlet selector dial to
. (P. 442)
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
deactivate the system.
MessageDetails
“Stop & Start sys-
tem active. Shift to
N and depress
clutch to restart.”
The shift lever has been shifted from N to
another position with the clutch pedal
released.
To restart the engine, shift the shift lever to
N and then depress the clutch pedal.
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■ Air conditioning system operation while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system
● If the air conditioning system is being used in automatic mode, the fan
speed may be reduced or the fan may be stopped while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start system in order to reduce changes in the cabin
temperature.
● To ensure air conditioning system performance when the vehicle is stopped,
disable the Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch.
■ The Stop & Start system operation time and Stop & Start system total
operation time display
P. 123
■ When replacing the battery
P. 637
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.
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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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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.
● Vehicles with monochrome display: Even though the driver’ door is closed,
the open door warning light is illuminated or the interior light is illuminated
when the interior light switch is in the door position.
● Vehicles with color display: Even though the driver’ door is closed, the
open door warning is displayed on the multi-information display or the inte-
rior light is illuminated when the interior light switch is in the door position.
● Vehicles with monochrome display: Even though the driver’ door is open,
the open door warning light does not illuminate or the interior light does not
illuminate when the interior light switch is in the door position.
● Vehicles with color display: Even though the driver’ door is open, the open
door warning is not displayed on the multi-information display or the inte-
rior light does not illuminate when the interior light switch is in the door
position.
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Driving assist systems
◆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
◆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
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill
◆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.
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.
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The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRC/VSC systems are
operating.
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing 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 .
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
play: The “TRC OFF” indicator
light will come on.
Vehicles with color display: The
“TRC off” will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Press again to turn the system back on.
When the TRC/VSC systems are operating
Disabling the TRC system
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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
Vehicles with monochrome display
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold
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
again to turn the systems back on.
Vehicles with color display
To turn TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold
for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC off” will be shown on
the multi-information display.*
Press
again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-crash safety system, pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on.
(P. 306)
■When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if
has not been
pressed (vehicles with monochrome display)
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the indicator light continues to remain on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled even if
has not been pressed (vehi-
cles with color display)
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is in a position other than P or N
(when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline).
●Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than
R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in R
when starting off backward on an upward incline.
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than
R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse.
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC, and
hill-start assist control 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.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also 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.
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YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54E■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.
■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
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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 t he 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 uneven surfaces
■ TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.