automatic transmission TOYOTA YARIS 2013 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 31
Side doors ............................ 34
Back door ............................. 38
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 43
Rear seats ............................ 47
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 54
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 67
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 69
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 72
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 74
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 77 1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 98
Installing child restraints ..... 102
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 112
Engine (ignition) switch....... 124
Automatic transmission ...... 127
Manual transmission........... 129
Turn signal lever ................. 130
Parking brake ..................... 131
Horn .................................... 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 133
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 136
Multi-information display ..... 140
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 145
Fog light switch ................... 148
Windshield wiper and washer .............................. 150
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 153
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 158
Driving assist systems ........ 162
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 167
Vehicle load limits ............... 171
Winter driving tips ............... 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) ....................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) ....................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 188
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 192
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 199
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................... 200
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 201 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 202
• Personal lights................... 203
• Interior light ...................... 203
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 204
• Glove box ......................... 205
• Cup holders ...................... 205
• Bottle holders ................... 207
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 208
Vanity mirrors ..................... 209
Clock .................................. 210
Outside temperature display .............................. 211
Power outlet ....................... 213
Assist grips ......................... 214
Floor mat ............................ 215
Luggage compartment features ............................ 217
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 222
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 225
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

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4-2. MaintenanceMaintenance requirements .................... 228
General maintenance ......... 230
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 234
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 235
Hood................................... 238
Positioning a floor jack ....... 240
Engine compartment .......... 243
Tires ................................... 254
Tire inflation pressure......... 262
Wheels ............................... 266
Air conditioning filter ........... 269
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 271
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 275
Light bulbs .......................... 287
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 297
If you think something is wrong ............................... 303
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 304 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 305
If you have a flat tire ........... 315
If the engine will not start .... 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 328
If you lose your keys ........... 329
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 330
If your vehicle overheats..... 334
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency................... 339
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 342
Fuel information .................. 353
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 368
Items to initialize ................. 370
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a
manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● For vehicles with a split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear cen-
ter seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the
rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot
be used.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
● If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle
or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
● Depending on the position of the front seat, it may interfere when trying to
fold down the rear seatbacks. If this happens, adjust the position of the
front seat.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 112
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic transmission .... 127
Manual transmission ........ 129
Turn signal lever .............. 130
Parking brake ................... 131
Horn ................................. 132
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 133
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 136
Multi-information display............................ 140
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 145
Fog light switch ................ 148
Windshield wiper and washer ........................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 158
Driving assist systems ..... 162 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 167
Vehicle load limits ............ 171
Winter driving tips ............ 172
Trailer towing (except 3-door models
for Canada) .................... 176
Trailer towing (3-door models
for Canada) .................... 177
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................. 187
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 188

114 2-1. Driving procedures
Vehicles with a manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km) (3-door models for Canada):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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When driving
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 346)
■ Eco-friendly driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Vehicles without a tachometer
Vehicles with a tachometer During Eco-friendly acceleration opera-
tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed excessively, and
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
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The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
● The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be acti-
vated or deactivated. ( P. 143)

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CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler-
ator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.

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When driving
CAUTION
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Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 339
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 127,129)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting and down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever (vehic les with an automatic transmission)
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.