park assist TOYOTA YARIS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 112
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic transmission .... 127
Manual transmission ........ 129
Turn signal lever .............. 130
Parking brake ................... 131
Horn ................................. 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 133
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 136
Multi-information display............................ 140
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 145
Fog light switch ................ 148
Windshield wiper and washer ........................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 158
Driving assist systems ..... 162 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 167
Vehicle load limits ............ 171
Winter driving tips ............ 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) .................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) .................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 188

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When driving
CAUTION
●
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 339
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 127,129)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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When driving
CAUTION
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 192
ABSABS ...................................... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 268
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 268
Air conditioning
system................................ 192
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 84
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 88
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 84
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Indicators ................................ 93
Locations of airbags ............... 80
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 92
Proper driving posture ...... 78, 88
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
SRS airbags ........................... 80
Warning light ........................ 306
Alarm .......................................... 74
Antenna ............................ 220, 222
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Audio input .............................. 200 Audio system
Antenna .........................220, 222
Audio input ............................200
AUX port/USB port ................200
Portable music player............200
Steering wheel audio switches ..............................201
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........127
Fluid ......................................349
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................328
Indicators...............................136
Shift lock system .... ...............328
AUX port/USB port ...................200
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Wattage .................................352
Back door ...................................38
Battery Checking ...............................249
Gravity ...................................348
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................330
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................305, 306
Bottle holders ...........................207
Brake assist ..............................162
Brakes Fluid ......................................248
Parking brake ........................131
Specifications ........................350
Warning light .........................305
Break-in tips .............................114A
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