washer fluid TOYOTA YARIS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

154 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. (P. 261)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 260)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 258)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 254)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hosesNot blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 259)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 264)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

248 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs (P. 294)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser
(P. 259)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 272)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 264)• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
washer fluid)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 264)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 254)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 254)
Radiator cap
Battery (P. 261)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 260)Fuse box (P. 283)
Condenser (P. 259)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 258)
Radiator (P. 259)

264 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluid
If any washer does not work or the low washer fluid warning light
comes on (if equipped), the washer tank may be empty.
Open the lid.
Add washer fluid.
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.

265 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
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.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

318 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed.Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument
cluster)Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel)Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(except Canada)Tire pressure warning
light
• When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pres-
sure.Adjust the tire
inflation pressure.
• When the light comes on
after blinking for 1
minute: Malfunction in
the tire pressure warning
system.Have the system
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
(if equipped)Low washer fluid warn-
ing light
Low level of washer fluidFill the tank.

391 Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 315
If you have a flat tire ............ 325
If you lose your keys............. 340
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 311
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 350
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 305
If your vehicle overheats ...... 345
Engine
Compartment........................ 253
Engine switch ....................... 129
Hood ..................................... 250
How to start the engine ........ 129
Identification number ............ 353
If the engine will not start...... 337
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 345
Specifications ....................... 354
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 356
Checking .............................. 258
Indicator................................ 145
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Type ..................................... 356
Warning light ........................ 316
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 355
Checking .............................. 254
Grade ................................... 355
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 256
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 169
Warning light ................ 316, 318Engine switch ...........................129
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................256
EPS
EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................316
Event data recorder .................313
Floor mat...................................232
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........357
Brake .....................................260
Clutch ....................................358
Warning light .................315, 318
Washer ..................................264
Fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front fog lights
Indicator ................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................360
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................318
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................360
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Fuel
Capacity ................................354
Fuel pump shut off system ....312
Gas station information .........400
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396 Alphabetical index
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 316
Low brake fluid ...................... 315
Low engine oil pressure ........ 316
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 318
Low washer fluid ................... 318
Malfunction ............................ 316
Open door ............................. 318
Seat belt ................................ 318
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 316
SRS ....................................... 316
SRS airbag system ............... 316
Tire pressure ......................... 318
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 318
VSC OFF............................... 316
Washer
Checking ............................... 264
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Switch.................................... 152
Warning light ......................... 318
Washing and waxing ............... 236
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 165
Load limits ............................. 168
Weight ................................... 352
Wheels ...................................... 276
Window
glasses ............71, 193, 236, 238
Window lock switch ...................72
Windows
Cleaning and
protecting .................... 236, 238
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger .......... 193
Washer .................................. 152
Windshield wipers................... 152
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery...... 281
Wireless remote control ..........28
WMA disc .................................. 208