belt TOYOTA YARIS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 26Keys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors ........................... 28
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 35
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 37
Front seats ........................... 37
Rear seats ............................ 40
Head restraints ..................... 45
Seat belts ............................. 48
Steering wheel ..................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 59
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the window s ............................ 63
Power windows .................... 63
1-5. Refueling ............................. 66 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 66
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 70 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 70
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 72
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 74 1-7. Safety information .............. 75
Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 89
Child restraint systems ......... 94
Installing child restraints ....... 98
2-1. Driving procedures........... 110 Driving the vehicle .............. 110
Engine (ignition) switch....... 119
Automatic
Transmission...... 123
Manual Transmission ......... 125
Turn signal lever ................. 126
Parking brake ..................... 127
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 129 Gauges and meters ............ 129
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 135
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 139
Headlight switch ................. 139
Fog light switch ................... 141
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 142
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 144
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 145
Driving assist systems ........ 145
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 233
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 233
Hood................................... 236
Positioning a floor jack ....... 237
Engine compartment .......... 239
Tires ................................... 252
Tire inflation pressure......... 258
Wheels ............................... 262
Air conditioning filter ........... 264
Key battery ......................... 267
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 269
Light bulbs .......................... 280
5-1. Essential information....... 290 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 290
If you think something is wrong ............................... 296
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 297
Event data recorder............ 298
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 300
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 300
If you have a flat tire ........... 310
If the engine will not start ... 323
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 325
If you lose your keys .......... 326 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 327
If your vehicle overheats..... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 335
6-1. Specifications ................... 338 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 338
Fuel information .................. 347
Tire information................... 350
6-2. Customization ................... 363 Customizable features ........ 363
Items to initialize ................. 365
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 368
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 369
Abbreviation list ........................ 374
Alphabetical index .................... 375
What to do if... ........................... 383
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 48SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags  P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator
P. 70, 72
3-door models
Rear seats P. 40

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Seat belts P. 48
SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags  P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator
P. 70, 72
Power window
switches
P. 63
5-door models
Rear seats P. 40
: If equipped

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.

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Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 26Keys ................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 28
Wireless remote control ..... 28
Side doors .......................... 31
Back door ........................... 35
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 37
Front seats ......................... 37
Rear seats.......................... 40
Head restraints................... 45
Seat belts ........................... 48
Steering wheel ................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 59
Outside rear view mirrors ... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the windows.......................... 63
Power windows .................. 63
1-5. Refueling........................... 66 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 66 1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 70
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 70
Alarm (Puerto Rico) ........... 72
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) .............. 74
1-7. Safety information ........... 75 Correct driving posture....... 75
SRS airbags ....................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 89
Child restraint systems....... 94
Installing child restraints..... 98

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Rear door child-protector lock (5-door models only)The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
■Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 363)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
■ After returning the seatback
Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.
■ Caution while driving
Never operate the seatback lock release lever.