TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2011 Owners Manual

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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 305
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 3 0 2P. 303
P. 3 0 2P. 304
P. 3 0 2P. 304
P. 305
or
P. 3 0 2P. 304
P. 304
or
P. 3 0 3P. 305
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 3 0 3
Brake system warning
lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 235Fuel filler doorP. 5 9Hood lock release lever P. 235
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 9Tire inflation pressure
P. 347
Trunk openerP. 3 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 4 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 342
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 26
Doors.................................... 28
Trunk .................................... 33
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 37
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 38
Head restraints ..................... 41
Seat belts ............................. 44
Steering wheel ..................... 51
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 52
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 54
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 57
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 59 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 63
Alarm (Puerto Rico) .............. 65
Theft prevention labels(except Canada) ................. 68
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 69
SRS airbags ......................... 71
Front passenger occupantclassification system ........... 83
Child restraint systems ......... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 92
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 102
Engine (ignition) switch....... 112
Automatic transmission ...... 116
Manual transmission........... 118
Turn signal lever ................. 119
Parking brake ..................... 120
Horn .................................... 122
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 123
Indicators and warninglights ................................. 128
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight switch .................. 132
Fog light switch ................... 134
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 135
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 138
Driving assist systems ........ 141
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 146
Vehicle load limits ............... 149
Winter driving tips ............... 150
Trailer towing(except Canada) ............... 153
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 154
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 162
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 163
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 166
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 174 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 176
Using the radio ................... 179
Using the CD player ........... 185
Playing back MP3 andWMA discs ....................... 191
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 198
Using the AUX port............. 200
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 202
• Interior light ...................... 203
• Personal lights.................. 203
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 204
• Glove box ......................... 205
• Console box ..................... 205
• Cup holders (front) ........... 206
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 207
• Bottle holders ................... 208
• Auxiliary box ..................... 208
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 210
Vanity mirrors ..................... 211
Clock .................................. 212
Portable ashtray ................. 213
Cigarette lighter .................. 214
Power outlet ....................... 215
Armrest ............................... 216
Floor mat ............................ 217
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protectingthe vehicle exterior ........... 220
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 222
4-2. Maintenance Maintenancerequirements .................... 225
General maintenance ......... 227
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 230
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself serviceprecautions ...................... 231
Hood................................... 235
Positioning a floor jack ....... 236
Engine compartment .......... 238
Tires ................................... 250
Tire inflation pressure......... 256
Wheels ............................... 260
Air conditioning filter ........... 262
Key battery ......................... 265
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 267
Light bulbs .......................... 278 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 290
If your vehicle needs to betowed ................................ 291
If you think something is wrong ................................ 297
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 298
Event data recorder ............ 299
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns onor a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 301
If you have a flat tire ........... 311
If the engine will not start .... 322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 324
If you lose your keys ........... 325
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 326
If your vehicle overheats..... 329
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 332
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 334
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 338
Fuel information .................. 349
Tire information ................... 352
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 365
Items to initialize ................. 367
Reporting safety defectsfor U.S. owners ................. 370
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 371
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 373
Abbreviation list .........................384
Alphabetical index ......................385
What to do if... .............................393
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index