TOYOTA YARIS 2012 Owners Manual

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Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 682)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge (except hybrid vehicle)
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid vehicle)
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Hybrid vehicle
Vehicles without an electronic key:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
The “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode.
The light switch is turned on.
The light switch is pulled toward you
and then released.

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Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to the original posi-
tion.
Operating the switch ring again
turns the light off.

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Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights are turned on.
Vehicles with front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring again
turns only the rear fog lights
off.

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Windshield wiper and washer
Intermittent windshield wiper (if equipped)
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wiper (if equipped)
When “AUTO” is selected, the wiper will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle
speed.
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted
as follows by turning the switch ring:
Rain-sensing wiper opera-
tion (“AUTO”)
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated 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.
Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc.
are present on the windshield.

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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO”.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system or a push-button start sys-
tem
Except hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position
while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
Hybrid vehicle: If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while
the “POWER” switch is in ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show
that “AUTO” mode is activated.
When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90C (194F) or higher, or
-15C (5F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wiper in any mode other than “AUTO”.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer
: If equipped
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated 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.
If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.