hood open TOYOTA YARIS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fog light switch P. 147Rear window wiper
and washer switch
 P. 151
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 62
Hood opener P. 242
Gauges and meters
P. 135
Audio system P. 187
Glove boxes P. 212
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 70
Auxiliary boxes
P. 217
Bottle holder
P. 215
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 148Turn signal lever P. 131
Headlight switch P. 145
: If equipped

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the key.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and
hood, and lock all
doors using the key.
Use the key to lock the
last door. When the back
door is the last, turn the
key to the unlock posi-
tion and then turn to the
door lock position.
The system will be set
automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light
changes from being on to
flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock any door using the key.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Luggage compartment features
Auxiliary boxes ..................... 225
Luggage cover...................... 226
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 352
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 239
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 238
General maintenance ........... 235
Maintenance data ................. 344
Maintenance requirements ... 233
Vehicle exterior..................... 228
Vehicle interior...................... 230
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 130
Oil ......................................... 349
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 139
Meters .................................. 135
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 63
Side mirror heaters ............... 185
Side mirrors ............................ 64
Vanity mirrors ....................... 220
MP3 disc................................... 200
Odometer ................................. 138
Oil Engine oil.............................. 246
Manual transmission ............ 349
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Opener Fuel door ................................ 70
Fuel filler door......................... 70
Hood ..................................... 242 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting .................................64
Folding ....................................65
Overheating, Engine ................337
Parking brake ...........................132
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................352
Personal lights Switch....................................211
Wattage .................................352
Power outlet .............................223
Power windows ..........................67
Radiator ....................................252
Radio .........................................189
Rear seat Folding down ...........................43
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................352
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................131
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................352
Rear window defogger ............185
Rear window wiper ..................151
Replacing Key battery ............................273
Fuses ....................................275
Light bulbs .............................286
Tires ..............................258, 317
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................374
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 242Fuel filler doorP. 7 0Hood lock release lever P. 2 4 2
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 0Tire inflation pressure
P. 351
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 5 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 347
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30