key TOYOTA GR YARIS 2020 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 248
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 251
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if
equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte
clear coat ........................ 254
Washing your vehicle........ 258
Frequently Asked Questions
....................................... 261
6-3. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 265
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 267
Hood ................................. 268
Positioning a floor jack...... 270
Engine compartment ........ 271
Battery .............................. 275
Tires .................................. 277
Replacing the tire.............. 287
Tire inflation pressure ....... 290
Wheels.............................. 292
Air conditioning filter ......... 293
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery ............ 295
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 297
Light bulbs ........................ 301

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6-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Mainte nance a nd care
zWorking from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
zWash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
zFor hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
zWipe away any water.
zWax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors.
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●In certain automatic car washes, the
rear spoiler may interfere with
machine operation. This may prevent
the vehicle from being cleaned prop-erly or result in damage to the rear
spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not
bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the
windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed.
(Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (→P.110)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels
when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repel-
lent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend
the effectiveness of the water-repel-
lent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc., from the front
side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumu-
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
The battery is located in the center
of luggage compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the fol- lowing precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not start with the engine
switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as damaging the pump leading to prob-lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary. Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.
Battery
Location

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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not func-tion properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
z Flathead screwdriver
z Small flathead screwdriver
z Lithium battery CR2450
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-lent type recommended by the manu-facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direction of arrow to release the fit-ting, pay attention not to apply exces-
sive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
Wireless remote con-
trol/electronic key bat-
tery
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if
the following procedure is not
performed properly, it is rec-
ommended that key battery
replacement be performed by
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Release the lock and remove
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a rag.
3 Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec- tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visi-
ble. In this case, remove the electronic key module in order to remove the bat-tery.
When removing the battery, use a screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
4 When installing the key cover
and mechanical key, install by
conducting step 2 and step 1
with the directions reversed.
5 Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can be
locked/unlocked.
Replacing the battery
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swal- lowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY
IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC- TIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appro-
priate size. Applying excessive force may deform or damage the cover.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 306
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 306
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water............................... 307
7-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 309
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 313
Fuel pump shut off system 314
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 315
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 323
If you have a flat tire ......... 325
If the engine will not start .. 337
If you lose your keys ......... 338
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 339
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged .......................... 341
If your vehicle overheats... 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
z There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank. Refuel the
vehicle.
z The engine may be flooded. Try
to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting proce-
dures. ( →P.136)
z There may be a malfunction in
the engine immobilizer system.
( →P. 7 2 )
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
z The battery may be discharged.
( →P.341)
z The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or corroded.
( →P.275)
The engine starting system may be
malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key bat-
tery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is
available to start the engine.
( →P.337)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
z The battery may be discharged.
( →P.341)
z One or both of the battery termi-
nals may be disconnected.
( →P.275)
z There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot
be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.
When the engine does not start, the
following steps can be used as an
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed
( →P.136), consider each of the
following points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights
and headlights are dim, or
the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not
turn over
The starter motor does not
turn over, the interior lights
and headlights do not turn
on, or the horn does not
sound.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
interim measure to start the engine
if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in case of emergency.
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Check that the shift lever is in N.
3 Turn the engine switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the engine
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the clutch
pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using
the above steps, the system may be
malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer using the other
mechanical key and the key
number stamped on your key
number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the
risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the customization setting. If it is off,
turn the function on. (Customizable features: →P.361)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( →P. 1 1 0 )
Use the mechanical key (→P.101)
in order to perform the following
operations:
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windows (turn and hold)*
2Opens the windows (turn and hold)*
*: These settings must be customized at
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( →P.110) or the
electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used.
In such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine can
be started by following the pro-
cedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start
system malfunction or other key- related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec-
tronic keys provided with your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Locking and unlocking the
doors
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power win-dows
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having
any of their body parts caught in the window.Also, do not allow children to operate
the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Shift the shift lever to N and
depress the clutch pedal.
2 Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
electronic key to the engine
switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart entry & start system is
deactivated in customization setting, the engine switch will turn to ACC.
3 Firmly depress the clutch pedal
and check that is shown
on the multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
In the event that the engine still
cannot be started, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to N and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced
immediately when the battery is depleted. ( →P.295)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the
doors will not set the alarm system. If a door is unlocked using the mechani-cal key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( →P. 7 4 )
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the clutch pedal and press the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ( →P.138)
Starting the engine