engine TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide
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3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Press  the  push  button  start  to  switch  the  ignition  position.  The  ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start
is  pressed.  To  switch  the  ignition  position  again,  perform  the  operation
from the beginning.
If the KEY warning lig ht (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi-
cator light (amber) flashes, thi s could indicate that the engin e may not
start using the  usual starting  method. Have your vehicle inspec ted at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the eng ine can
be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until th e engine
starts.  Other  procedures  necessary  for  starting  the  engine  such  as
having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (m anual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are require d.
NOTICE
When  starting  the  engine  by  holding  the  smart  key  over  the  push  button
start  due  to  a  dead  key  battery  or  a  malfunctioning  key,  be  careful  not  to
allow  the  following,  otherwise  the  signal  from  the  key  will  not   be  received
correctly and the engine may not start.
● Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or  come near
the key.
Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
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● Metal  parts  of  other  keys  or  metal
objects touch the key.
● Spare  keys  or  keys  for  other  vehicles
equipped  with  an  immobilizer  system
touch or come near the key. 
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When Driving
Turning the Engine Off
Stop the vehicle completely.
Manual transaxle:
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transaxle:
Shift the selector lever to th e P position and set the parking  brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignitio n posi-
tion is off.
● The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a f ew minutes
after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
● When  the  push  button  start  is  pressed  from  ON  to ACC  or  OFF,  th e  KEY
indicator  light  (green)  may  flash  for  approximately  30  seconds  indicating
that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 410.
● Automatic transaxle:
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a po sition other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing  it two
or  more  times  while  the  engine  is  running  or  the  vehicle  is  bei ng
driven  will  turn  the  engine  off  immediately.  The  ignition  switc hes  to
ACC.
WARNING
■ Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason  other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicl e is mov-
ing  will  result  in  reduced  braking  ability  due  to  the  loss  of  power  braking,
which could cause an accident and serious injury.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
Emergency Engine Stop
1
2
3 
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When Driving
The  tachometer  shows  engine  speed  in  thousands  of  revolutions  per
minute (rpm).
Striped zone
*1
Red zone*1
*1: The range varies depending on thetype of gauge.
When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED  ZONE.
Tachometer
1
2
NOTICE
Do  not  run  the  engine  with  the  tachometer  needle  in  the  RED  ZON E. This
may cause severe engine damage. 
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3-2. Combination Meter and Display
The  fuel  gauge  shows  approximately  how  much  fuel  is  remaining  in
the  tank  when  the  ignition  is  sw itched  ON.  We  recommend  keeping
the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If  the  low  fuel  warning  light  illuminates  or  the  fuel  level  is  very  low,
refuel as soon as possible.
If  inconsistency  in  engine  performance  or  stalling  occurs  due  to  low
fuel level conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as possible a nd add at
least 10 L (2.7 US gal, 2 .2 Imp gal) of fuel. 
Refer to Warning/Indi cator Lights on P. 173.
●After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to  stabilize. In addi-
tion,  the  indicator  may  deviate  while  driving  on  a  slope  or  cur ve  since  the
fuel moves in the tank.
● The  display  indicating  a  quarter  or  less  remaining  fuel  has  mor e  segments
to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
● The  direction  of  the  arrow  ( )  indicates  that  the  fuel-filler  lid  is  on  the  left
side of the vehicle.
Fuel Gauge
1
2
3 
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When the ignition is switched ON,
the  outside  temperature  is  dis-
played.
■Changing  the  Temperature  Unit  of  the  Outside  Temperature
Display
The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit.  Settings  can  be  changed  by  operating  the  center  dis -
play screen.
Refer to Customizabl e Features on P. 555.
●Under  the  following  conditions,  the  outside  temperature  display  may differ
from  the  actual  outside  temperature  depending  on  the  surroundings  and
vehicle conditions:
• Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
• Sudden changes in outside temperature.
• The vehicle is parked.
• The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
● When  the  temperature  unit  indicated  in  the  outside  temperature  display  is
changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant g auge display
changes in conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Display 
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When Driving
Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
These lights turn on or flash to  notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.
Combination Meter
Analog  Speedometer  Type
(With Tachometer)Center of Dashboard
Warning Lights
*1Master  Warning  Light
( P. 489)*1Check Engine Light 
(P. 489)
*1, 2Brake System Warning 
Light ( P. 489)*1
(Red)
High Engine Coolant 
Temperature Warning 
Light (P. 489)
*1ABS Warning 
Light (P. 489)*1
(If equipped)
Automatic Transaxle 
Warning Light ( P. 489)
*1Charging System 
Warning Light (P. 489)*1Power Steering 
Malfunction Indicator 
Light (P. 489)
*1Engine Oil Warning 
Light (P. 489)*1Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System 
Warning Light ( P. 489) 
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*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started . If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspect ed at your
Toyota dealer.
*2: The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.
*1
(If equipped)
LED  Headlight  Warning
Light (
P. 489)(If equipped)
Low Washer Fluid Level 
Warning Light ( P. 489)
Low Fuel Warning Light 
( P. 489)
*1
(If equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System Warning Light 
(P. 489)
*1Check Fuel Cap 
Warning Light ( P. 489)*1
(Red)
KEY Warning Light 
(P. 489)
Seat Belt Warning Light 
(Front seat) ( P. 489)
*1
(Amber)
Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Warning Light 
(P. 489)
Door-Ajar Warning Light 
( P. 489)
Indicator Lights
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light 
(P. 158)*1DSC OFF Indicator Light 
(P. 219)
*1
(If equipped)
Wrench Indicator Light 
(P. 175)
(Red)
Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Indicator Light 
(P. 232)
*1TCS/DSC Indicator 
Light ( P. 217, 219)*1Low Speed Pre-Collision 
System OFF 
Indicator Light ( P. 233) 
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1753-2. Combination Meter and Display
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When Driving
*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started . If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspect ed at your
Toyota dealer.
When the ignition is switched ON,
the wrench indicato r light is illumi-
nated  and  then  turns  off  after  a
few seconds.
The  wrench  indicator  light  is  illu-
minated  when  the  preset  mainte-
nance  period  arrives.  Verify  the
content  and  perform  mainte-
nance.
Refer  to  Maintenance  Monitor  on
P. 388.
(Blue)
Low Engine Coolant 
Temperature Indicator 
Light ( P. 176)
(If equipped)
Cruise  Main  Indication
(P. 237)
(If equipped)
Shift Position Indication 
(P. 182)(White/
Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise  Set  Indication/
Indicator Light ( P. 237)
Headlight High-Beam 
Indicator Light 
( P. 196, 196)
(If equipped)
Select Mode Indicator 
Light ( P. 225)
Turn Signal/Hazard 
Warning Indicator Lights 
( P. 199, 208) Lights-On Indicator Light 
(
P. 192)
*1Security Indicator Light 
(P. 137)*1Front  Passenger
Air  Bag  Deactiva-
tion Indicator 
Light ( P. 82)
Wrench Indicator Light 
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The  light  illuminates  continuously
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture  is  low  and  turns  off  after  the
engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant tempera-
ture  indicator  light  remains  illumi-
nated  after  the  engine  has  been
sufficiently  warmed  up,  the  tem-
perature sensor could have a mal-
function.  Consult  your  Toyota
dealer.
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 
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3-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
Manual Transaxle Operation
The  shift  pattern  of  the  transaxle
is conventional, as shown.
Depress  the  clutch  pedal  all  the
way  down  while  shifting;  then
release it slowly.
Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a
device  to  prevent  shifting  to  R
(reverse)  by  mistake.  Push  the
shift  lever  downward  and  shift  to
R.
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
try again.
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
Neutral position
WARNING
■Do not use sudden engine braking  on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or  while driving
at  high  speeds  causes  sudden  engine  braking,  which  is  dangerous .  The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This  could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
■ Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the par king brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended
Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.