manual transmission TOYOTA YARIS 2011 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
4Maintenance and care

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 wip- ers
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 2-5. Driving information
Cargo 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine (  P. 130)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 133)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 137)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 135)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 137)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 133)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 135)

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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 137)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 133)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 137)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 135)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 360)

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When driving
CAUTION
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When starting the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic
transmission) or R (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Vehicles with a manual transmission
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
● Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
● Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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When driving
■
Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 78)
Manual transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, which-
ever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the
engine is completely started.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission).
( P. 133, 135)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.

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When driving
Manual Transmission
: If equipped
■Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
mph (km/h)
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 31 (51)
2 59 (95)
3 86 (139)