air conditioning TOYOTA YARIS 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system (hybrid vehicle) and
adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 356
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 363
Power heater ...................... 372
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 374
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............. 376
Using the radio.................... 381
Using the CD player............ 385
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs........................ 390
Operating an iPod ............... 396
Operating a USB
memory............................. 404
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 411
Using the AUX port ............. 413
Using the steering wheel
audio switches .................. 4143-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 417
• Personal lights ................. 418
• Interior light ...................... 418
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 420
• Glove box ......................... 421
• Cup holders...................... 422
• Bottle holders ................... 423
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 425
Vanity mirrors ..................... 426
Clock .................................. 428
Outside temperature
display .............................. 429
Portable ashtray ................. 430
Cigarette lighter .................. 431
Power outlet ....................... 432
Seat heaters ....................... 434
Armrest............................... 436
Panoramic roof shade ........ 437
Assist grips ......................... 438
Floor mat ............................ 439
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 441
3Interior features

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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 .......................... 5355-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 552
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 553
If you think something
is wrong............................ 563
Fuel pump shut off system
(except hybrid vehicle
[gasoline engine only]) ..... 564
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 565
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ......................... 582
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........... 594
If the engine will not start
(except hybrid vehicle) ..... 611
If the hybrid system will not
start (hybrid vehicle)......... 614
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with a hybrid transmission
or a Multidrive) ................. 616
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted (vehicles with a
multi-mode manual
transmission).................... 617
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Air conditioning system P. 356
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator P. 177
Rear window defogger switch/
rear window defogger and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch
 P. 374
Audio system
“touch screen”
*
P. 376Emergency flasher switch P. 552
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Microphone*

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Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
P. 363
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator P. 177
Rear window defogger switch/
rear window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch
 P. 374
Audio system
“touch screen”
*
P. 376Emergency flasher switch P. 552
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone*

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Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning system P. 356
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicatorP. 177
Rear window defogger switch/
rear window defogger and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch
 P. 374
Audio system
“touch screen”
*
P. 376Emergency flasher switch P. 552
Microphone*
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)

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Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
P. 363
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicatorP. 177
Rear window defogger switch/
rear window defogger and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch
 P. 374
Audio system
“touch screen”
*
P. 376Emergency flasher switch P. 552
Microphone*
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Hybrid system (hybrid vehicle)
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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high
voltage system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor)Power control unit with DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
High voltage cables
(orange)

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1-1. Hybrid system (hybrid vehicle)
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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
Using Eco drive mode
P. 253
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicator needle of
Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. (P. 276)
When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing
so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel
consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will
consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater such as setting the temperature too high.

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When driving
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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