light TOYOTA YARIS 2012 Owners Manual

418 3-3. Using the interior lights
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Personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
Interior light
Turns the lights off
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door position
Turns the lights on
Illuminated entry system
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
Personal lights and interior light

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Interior features
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Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
To prevent battery discharge (except hybrid vehicle)
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
Interior light (when the switch is in the door position)
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light
Footwell lights
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid vehicle)
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
Interior light (when the switch is in the door position)
“POWER” switch light
Footwell lights
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repair, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 682)
Interior light

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
Cup holders
Bottle holders

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3-5. Other interior features
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Vanity mirrors
: If equipped
Vanity lights (if equipped)
Vanity lights can be used when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Open the cover.
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights off

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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge (except hybrid vehicle [vehicles with van-
ity lights])
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid vehicle [vehicles with van-
ity lights])
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Cigarette lighter
: If equipped
The cigarette lighter can be used when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
CAUTION
To avoid burns or fires
Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter provided into the cig-
arette lighter outlet. Doing so may deform the outlet and make the ciga-
rette lighter pop out of the outlet or become difficult to take out.
Push the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Seat heaters
: If equipped
The seat heaters can be used when
Except hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When not in use
Turn the seat heater off.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.

4Maintenance and care
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 446
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 451
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 454
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 457
Hood ................................. 462
Positioning a floor jack ...... 464
Engine compartment......... 467
12-volt battery
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 487
Tires .................................. 494
Tire inflation pressure ....... 498
Wheels .............................. 500
Air conditioning filter ......... 502
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery...... 505
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 510
Light bulbs ........................ 535

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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
Antenna installation and removal precautions
Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with a rain-sensing wind-
shield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wiper may operate and the wiper blade
may be damaged.

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NOTICE
Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.