275 TOYOTA YARIS 2011 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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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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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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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label.(P. 275)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 845 lb. (383 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity (Canada): 700 lb. (318 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Towing capacity (except Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-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

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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. 297)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (P. 262) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 275) • Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 267)• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pressure
■Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis-
played on the tire and loadi ng information label. (P. 370)

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Alphabetical index
Front seat adjustment
precautions .......................... 41
Head restraint ......................... 49
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 84
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 146
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 133
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 343
Manual transmission ............ 135
Shift lock system ..................... 343
Side airbags ............................... 86
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 297
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 366
Side mirror Adjusting................................. 68
Defogger............................... 193
Folding.................................... 69
Spare tire Identification number ............ 370
Inflation pressure .......... 275, 365
Information ........................... 370
Replacing ............................. 329
Size ...................................... 365
Storage location ................... 329
Spark plug................................ 362
Specifications .......................... 358
Speedometer ........................... 140
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 65
Column lock release ............. 131
Electric power steering ......... 160
EPS ...................................... 160
Specification ......................... 365
Warning light ........................ 320 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............297
Wattage .................................366
Storage features Auxiliary boxes ..............220, 225
Bottle holders ................220, 223
Cup holders ...................220, 222
Glove boxes ..................220, 221
Storage precautions ................167
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................352
Sun visors.................................227
Switch Cruise control ........................156
Emergency flashers switch ..................................308
Engine switch ........................130
Fog lights switch.................... 152
Hazard lights switch ..............308
Ignition switch........................130
Headlights switch ..................150
Light switch ...........................150
Power door lock switch ...........32
Power window switch ..............71
Turn signal lights ...................136
VSC OFF switch....................161
Window lock switch .................72
Wiper and washer .........153, 155

410 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 140
Tail lightsIndicator ................................ 150
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels ............83
Theft prevention labels..............83
Tire inflation pressure ............. 275
Tire information Glossary ................................ 377
Size ....................................... 374
Tire identification number ...... 373
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 375
Tires Chains ................................... 169
Checking ............................... 269
If you have a flat tire .............. 329
Identification number ............. 370
Inflation pressure........... 275, 365
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 270
Information ............................ 370
Replacing ...................... 269, 329
Rotating tires ......................... 269
Size ....................................... 365
Snow tires ............................. 169
Spare tire............................... 329
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 269, 322
Warning light ......................... 322
Tools ......................................... 329
Total load capacity................... 168
Towing Dinghy towing................ 181, 182
Emergency towing................. 309
Trailer towing................. 172, 173 Trip meter ................................. 143
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage................................. 366
Vanity mirrors .......................... 228
Vehicle identification number ................................... 359
Vehicle stability control .......... 160
VSC ........................................... 160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 319
Seat belt reminder................. 322
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 320
Airbag system ....................... 320
Anti-lock brake system .......... 320
Brake system ........................ 320
Charging system .... ............... 320
Driver’s seat belt ................... 322
Electric power steering
system ................................ 320
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 320
Engine oil replacement ......... 322
EPS system .......................... 320
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 320
Front passenger’s seat belt... 322
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 320
Low brake fluid ...................... 319
Low engine oil pressure ........ 320
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 322
Low washer fluid ................... 322
Malfunction............................ 320
Open door ............................. 322
Seat belt ................................ 322T
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