engine TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2011 Owner's Guide

134 2-1. Driving procedures
nDownshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)
n If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (→P. 343)
n Shift position uses
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is
recommended for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
3Position for engine braking
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking
DownshiftingTire sizeMaximum speed
3 → 2 175/65R14 53 (86)
185/60R15 54 (88)
2 → L 175/65R14 26 (43)
185/60R15 27 (44)

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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
nTurn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with tachometer
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the ON position. Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Clock
Indicates the time.
Clock reset button
Adjusts the time. ( →Π. 229 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
NOTICE
n
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
lDo not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
l The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→P. 349)

148 2-2. Instrument cluster
nIndicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 136)
(vehicles with
tachometer)
Low fuel level indicator
Remaining fuel
•Flash (Approximately 1.6 gal.
[6.3 L, 1.3 lmp.gal.] or
less)
• Fast flash (Approximately 1.1 gal.
[4.2 L, 0.9 lmp.gal.] or
less)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 150)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)
(except
Canada)
Headlight indicator
( → P. 150)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 156)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 150)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set
indicator ( →P. 156)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 152)*1,3
(if equipped)
Slip indicator ( →P. 161)
(Automatic transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 133)
*1,2
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 162)
*2
(if equipped)
TRAC OFF indicator
(→ P. 161)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.AIR BAG ON indicator
(→ P. 98)
AIR BAG OFF indicator
(→ P. 98)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
CAUTION
n
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
n Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 319)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: Vehicles with VSC OFF switch
*3: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
(Canada -if equipped)(except
Canada
-if equipped)
(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)

(if equipped)(except
Canada)
(except
Canada)

(if equipped)
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*1*1*1*1
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
n
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
l Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
n Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
nThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
n If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Rear window wiper and washer∗
∗: If equipped
nThe rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
NOTICE
nWhen the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer operation

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
When the VSC/TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the front wheels spin, the
indicator flashes to indicate that
VSC/TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
To disable TRAC and/or VSC (vehicles with VSC OFF switch)If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC or VSC may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn
the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
n TRAC OFF mode
Press the VSC OFF switch
briefly.
The TRAC OFF indicator will
come on.
The system is in TRAC off and
VSC on mode.
Push the switch again to turn the
system back on.