battery TOYOTA YARIS 2012 Workshop Manual

435 3-5. Other interior features
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CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge (except hybrid vehicle)
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (hybrid vehicle)
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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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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Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year
to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use
water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
Water in the vehicle
Except hybrid vehicle: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
Hybrid vehicle: Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the
floor, in the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the rear seat.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P. 167)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.
Handling of the battery (except hybrid vehicle)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (P. 482)
Handling of the 12-volt battery (hybrid vehicle)
12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (P. 487)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (except hybrid
vehicle) (P. 482)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
12-volt battery condition (hybrid
vehicle) (P. 487)• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (except
hybrid vehicle) (P. 478)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level (hybrid vehicle) (P. 479)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
When working on the engine compartment:
On hybrid vehicles, make sure that the engine switch is in the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without an electronic key) or the “POWER” switch off
(vehicles with an electronic key) and the “READY” indicator are both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit (hybrid vehicle), radi-
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and
other fluids may also be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.

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Engine compartment
1KR-FE engine
Fuse boxes (P. 510)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 471)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 474)
Battery (P. 482)Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 478)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 481)
Radiator (P. 481)
Washer fluid tank (P. 485)

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1NR-FE engine
Fuse boxes (P. 510)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 474)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 471)
Battery (P. 482)Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 478)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 481)
Radiator (P. 481)
Washer fluid tank (P. 485)

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1ND-TV engine
Fuse boxes (P. 510)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 474)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 471)
Fuel filter (P. 486)
Battery (P. 482)Intercooler (P. 481)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 481)
Radiator (P. 481)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 478)
Washer fluid tank (P. 485)

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Battery (except hybrid vehicle)
Check the battery as follows:
Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as
follows:
Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas