TOYOTA YARIS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

181
2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

182
2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC position.
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Dinghy towing does not elimi-
nate the possibility of damage
to your vehicle.

183 2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
NOTICE
■Dinghy towing direction
■To prevent the steering from locking
Ensure the engine switch is in the ACC position.
Do not tow the vehicle backwards.
Doing so may cause serious damage.

184 2-5. Driving information

Interior features3
185
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 186
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 193
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type............ 195
Using the radio ................. 197
Using the CD player ......... 203
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ..................... 208
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 215
Using the AUX adapter .... 217
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 218
• Interior light .................... 219
• Personal lights ............... 219
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 220
• Glove boxes ................... 221
• Cup holders ................... 222
• Bottle holders ................. 223
• Auxiliary boxes............... 2253-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 227
Vanity mirrors ................... 228
Clock ................................ 229
Power outlet ..................... 231
Floor mat .......................... 232
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 233

186
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the “
MAX A/C”
position and set the air intake selection dial to (recirculated air)
mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial Air intake selection dial

187 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
■Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models

188 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When the dial is set to ,
mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows to defog them.
Set the air intake selection dial to
(outside air) mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
■Selecting the air intake modes
Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.

189 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

190 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left
side outlets toward them.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.