TOYOTA GR YARIS 2020 Owners Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
7-2.Ste ps to take in an emerg ency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing
service, using a wheel-lift type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck, use a tow-
ing dolly. ( →P.309, 310)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If
the vehicle is towed with the tires con- tacting the ground, the drivetrain or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steer- ing wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.If not securely installed, towing eye-
lets may come loose during towing.

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The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
z The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.
z The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-ance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,
either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle in order to protect the system. Turn the engine switch off and then start the engine or
turn the engine switch to ON.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at
under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the towing eyelet.
( →P.287, 327)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi- cle body as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
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3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: Wheel nut wrench is not installed in
this vehicle. You can purchase it from
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
5 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and brak-ing more difficult.

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zFluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
z Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
z Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
z Changes in exhaust sound
z Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
z Strange noises related to the
suspension system
z Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
z Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
z Appreciable loss of power
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
z Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
z Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the procedure below to
restart the engine after the system
is activated.
1 Turn the engine switch to ACC
or OFF.
2 Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off sys-
tem
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 sup-
ply of fuel to the engine.
Restarting 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.

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When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that:
z The brake fluid level is low; or
z The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively high
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( →P.346)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
z The electronic engine control system; or
z The electronic throttle control system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
z The SRS airbag system; or
z The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
z The ABS; or
z The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.

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■Brake Override System warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Low fuel level warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is
operating.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 7.5 L (2.0 gal., 1.7
Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.

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■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer*)
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer*2)
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning bu zzer sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.