TOYOTA YARIS 2011 3.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, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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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 ............................. 35
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 39
Rear seats ............................ 42
Head restraints ..................... 49
Seat belts ............................. 55
Steering wheel ..................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 66
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws
Power windows .................... 71
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 80
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 83 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 98
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 130
Automatic
Transmission...... 133
Manual Transmission ......... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
Horn .................................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 140
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 150
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 155
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 156
Driving assist systems ........ 160
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2-5. Driving informationCargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............... 172
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 173
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 182
3-1.
Using the air conditioning
system a

nd 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 port ............. 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 ................. 225
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 227
Vanity mirrors ..................... 228
Clock .................................. 229
Power outlet ....................... 231
Floor mat ............................ 232
Luggage compartment features ............................ 234
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 238
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 241
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 244
General maintenance ......... 246
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 249
3Interior features
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 250
Hood................................... 253
Positioning a floor jack ....... 254
Engine compartment .......... 256
Tires ................................... 269
Tire inflation pressure......... 275
Wheels ............................... 279
Air conditioning filter ........... 281
Key battery ......................... 284
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 286
Light bulbs .......................... 297
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 308
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 309
If you think something is wrong ............................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 316
Event data recorder............ 317 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 319
If you have a flat tire ........... 329
If the engine will not start .... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 343
If you lose your keys ........... 344
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 345
If your vehicle overheats..... 349
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 354
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 358
Fuel information .................. 367
Tire information................... 370
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 383
Items to initialize ................. 385
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 388
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 389
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .........................393
Abbreviation list ........................ 402
Alphabetical index ..................... 403
What to do if... ............................ 412
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Index

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Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights
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P. 150, 151
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights P. 152
Hood P. 253
Windshield wipers P. 153
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Parking lights P. 150
Front turn signal lights P. 136
3-door models
Front side marker lights P. 150
Side turn signal lights P. 136

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 269
P. 329
P. 275
P. 370
: If equipped
Back door P. 35Side doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 136
Rear window defoggerP. 193
License plate light P. 150
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 150
Rear window wiperP. 155

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Pictorial indexExterior
5-door models
Headlights (low and high beam)
and daytime running lights
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P. 150, 151
Front fog lights P. 152
Hood P. 253
Windshield wipers P. 153
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Parking lights P. 150
Front turn signal lights P. 136
Front side marker lights P. 150
Side turn signal lights P. 136

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 269
P. 329
P. 275
P. 370
: If equipped
Back door P. 35Side doors P. 31
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 136
Rear window defoggerP. 193
License plate light P. 150
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 150
Rear window wiperP. 155

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 55SRS driver airbag P. 86
Head restraints P. 49
Front seats P. 39
SRS side airbags P. 86
Floor mats P. 232
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 86
Security indicator
P. 78, 80
3-door models
Rear seats P. 42
Seat belts P. 55
Horn P. 139