belts TOYOTA YARIS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 36
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 38
Rear seats ............................ 41
Head restraints ..................... 48
Seat belts ............................. 52
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 67
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 74
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 76
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 78 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 93
Child restraint systems ......... 98
Installing child restraints ..... 102
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch....... 125
Automatic
Transmission...... 128
Manual Transmission ......... 130
Turn signal lever ................. 131
Parking brake ..................... 132
Horn .................................... 134
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 135
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 141
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 145
Fog light switch ................... 147
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 148
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 151
1Before driving
2When driving

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 52SRS driver airbag P. 81
Head restraints P. 48
Front seats P. 38
SRS side airbags P. 81
Floor mats P. 224
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 81
Security indicator
P. 74, 76
3-door models
Rear seats P. 41
Seat belts P. 52
Horn P. 134

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Seat belts P. 52
SRS driver airbag P. 81
Head restraints P. 48
Front seats P. 38
SRS side airbags P. 81
Floor mats P. 224
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 81
Security indicator
P. 74, 76
Power window
switches
P. 67
5-door models
Rear seats P. 41
: If equipped
Horn P. 134

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 28
Side doors .......................... 31
Back door ........................... 36
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 38
Rear seats.......................... 41
Head restraints................... 48
Seat belts ........................... 52
Steering wheel ................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 63
Outside rear view mirrors ... 64
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................. 67
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 70 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 74
Alarm (Puerto Rico) ........... 76
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) .............. 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 79
SRS airbags ....................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 93
Child restraint systems....... 98
Installing child restraints... 102

44 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tan-
gled.
■ Folding down rear seatbacks (split rear seats: type A)
LLower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seat position adjustment
lever up. Then slide the rear seat
fully forward.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.

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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 to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
■ When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
●Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
● Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

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■Pregnant women
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
become large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. ( P. 98)
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat
belt, follow the instructions on P. 52 regarding seat belt usage.
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli-
sions.
■ Seat belt extender
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 52)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus
could suffer death or serious injury as a
result of sudden braking or a collision.
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toyota
dealer free of charge.

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CAUTION
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function bel\
t.
■ When using the rear center seat belt
■ Using a seat belt comfort guide
●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
● To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop
while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is
not in use.
Do not use the rear center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking
or a collision.

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and ches t of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags (if equipped)
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags (if equipped)
Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.