TOYOTA AYGO 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when
an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system
stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 336)
(Flashes)“STOP” warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Engine oil pressure is too low; or
• Engine is almost overheating.

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AYGO_WE_99E96EThe following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and take the specified
steps to correct the suspected problem.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)
(If equipped)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system and
that the clutch has become
hot due to excessive load. Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down. Have the system
checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Heat clutch warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates that the clutch
has become hot, but does
not indicate a malfunction
in the multi-mode manual
transmission system.Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immedi-
ately.
To prevent the clutch from overheating
Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
On an uphill incline, observe the following whenever possible:
• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid unneces-
sary starting off and stopping.
• Avoid using E mode on an uphill slope. This will help to avoid unneces-
sary gear changes.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic multi-mode manual transmission control
system (if equipped); or
• The emission control system.
(Flashes)SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system).
Electric power steering warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
“VSC” warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system; or
• The TRC system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light (warning buzzer)
Flashes: Indicates that
remaining fuel is about 5.25
L (1.4 gal., 1.1 Imp.gal.) or
less.
Flashes fast: Indicates that
remaining fuel is about 3.5
L (0.9 gal., 0.7 lmp.gal.) or
less.Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*1,*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his or her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
*2 (if equipped)
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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*1: Driver’s seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has
reached a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and/or front passenger that their seat belts are not fastened. The
buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger detection sensor and front passenger seat belt
reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash even if a front pas-
senger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a front pas-
senger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
Electric power steering system warning light
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, as soon as possible.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission: Shift the
shift lever to E, M or R.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to R.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool tray Spare tireJack
Wheel bolt wrench Towing eyelet

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Taking out the jack
Remove the luggage floor cover
and spare wheel cover.
Take out the jack.

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Taking out the spare tire
Remove the luggage floor cover
and spare wheel cover.
Remove the tool tray, then
loosen the center fastener.