ECO mode TOYOTA YARIS 2012 Owner's Manual

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Shift position purpose
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
Selecting Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the
operation of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be
minimized.
Eco drive mode
When Eco drive mode is
turned on, the “ECO MODE”
indicator will come on.
Pressing the “ECO MODE”
switch again turns Eco drive
mode off.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (P. 368) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the temperature setting or fan speed, or
turn off Eco drive mode.
When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 616
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Changing gears in M mode
When shift lever is in the M position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
Shift lever
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehi-
cle speed.
Selecting Easy sports (Es) mode (when the shift lever is in E
only)
Es mode can be selected for superior driving performance and
to achieve a feeling of faster acceleration than in E mode.
Turn Easy sports (Es) mode
on/off
To improve fuel economy, can-
cel Es mode for ordinary driv-
ing.

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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear.
Es mode automatic deactivation
Es mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) or the engine switch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) is turned off after driving in Es mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
With the shift lever in N
Depress the brake pedal to shift the shift lever. If the shift lever cannot be
shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. (P. 617)
With the shift lever in a position other than N
P. 617
If the driver's door is opened when the shift lever is in a position other
than N and the engine is running
A buzzer will sound. Close the driver’s door.
If the parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other
than N with engine running
When the driver’s door is opened
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N
in 10 seconds.
When the driver’s door is closed
A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N
in 90 seconds.
GearMaximum speed
km/h (mph)
1 43 (27)
2 80 (50)
3 117 (73)
4 158 (98)
5

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If the “M” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-
tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in E.)
If the “N” indicator is flashing
When shifting the shift lever
Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the
desired position.
When the engine is turned off
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position. Depress the brake pedal and shift the shift lever to N,
and then to the desired position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Depress the brake pedal and shift
the shift lever to N, and then to the desired position.
If the indicator still flashes after the above operations, shift the shift lever to
N and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.
If the “N” indicator is flashing and warning buzzer is beeping
Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Downshift restriction warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle shift
switches are operated] or M mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)

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The meters and display operate 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.
Hybrid System Indicator
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Power area
Shows that the driving power is more
than the upper limit of Eco driving.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is driven Eco-
friendly.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is driven in a
condition that promotes frequent
motor-only operation. (When the vehi-
cle is operating with low driving load,
such as when driving slowly, using
Hybrid Eco area leads Eco-friendly
driving.)
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 269)
(vehicles with
a Multidrive)
Shift position and gear
step position indicators
(P. 255)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 295)
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 293)
(vehicles with
a multi-mode
manual
transmission)
Shift position and gear
position indicators
(P. 260)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 303)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 302, 303)
(vehicles with
a Multidrive)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 256)
(if equipped)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator (P. 228)*1
(vehicles with
a manual
transmission)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 267)
*3Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
*1
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 224, 228)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 3 1 1 )
*1
(if equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 210)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 3 1 1 )
(vehicles with
a hybrid
transmission)
Shift position indicator
(P. 252)(if equipped)
Speed limiter indicator
(P. 315)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 318)

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*1: Except hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator (P. 319)
(hybrid
vehicle)
EV drive mode indicator
(P. 250)
*1,*2,4
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 327)
*2
(hybrid
vehicle)
“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 253)
*1
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 328)
(hybrid
vehicle)
EV indicator (P. 50)
*1
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 328)
(hybrid
vehicle)
Driving ready indicator
(P. 238, 243)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
(P. 177)

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*2: Hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without an electronic key) or
the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with an elec-
tronic key) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the hybrid system on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*3: The light turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 565)
(red)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(yellow:
hybrid
vehicle)(if equipped)(if equipped)(diesel
engine)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(diesel
engine)(diesel
engine)(hybrid
vehicle)(hybrid
vehicle)
(hybrid
vehicle)(hybrid
vehicle)
*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2*1*1,*2*1,*2*1,*2
*1,*2*1,*2,6*2*5,*7*1,5*1*3*4
*1*1*2*2
*2*2

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*1: Except hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*2: Hybrid vehicle: These lights turn on when the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without an electronic key) or
the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with an elec-
tronic key) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the hybrid system on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*3: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds.
*4: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*5: Except hybrid vehicle: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*6: The light turns on to indicate a malfunction.
*7: Hybrid vehicle: The light comes in yellow to indicate a malfunction.