TOYOTA YARIS 2013 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26EWhen installing, reverse the steps listed.
Back-up lights, stop/tail lights and rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the screwdriver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Ty p e A
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Ty p e B
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26ERemove the light bulb.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Rear fog light
Remove the clips and remove
the cover.
Remove the clips.
Insert the clips.

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YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26ETurn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
License plate lights
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and ply off the cover as shown in
the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the screwdriver with a tape.

544 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26ERemove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing the following lights
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type)
Stop/tail lights (LED type)
High mounted stoplight

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LED lights
The front position lights and daytime running lights (LED type), stop/tail lights
(LED type) and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any
of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the
light replaced.
If one or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (ECE).
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
When replacing light bulbs
P. 529
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 548
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 549
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 559
Fuel pump shut off system
(except hybrid vehicle
[gasoline engine only]).... 560
5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 561
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................. 578
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
an emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 591
If the engine will not start
(except hybrid vehicle).... 616
If the hybrid system will not
start (hybrid vehicle) ....... 619
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with a hybrid transmission
or a Multidrive) ................ 621
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted (vehicles with
a multi-mode manual
transmission) .................. 622If you lose your keys ......... 623
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 624
If the vehicle battery is
discharged (except
hybrid vehicle) ................ 629
If the vehicle’s 12-volt
battery is discharged
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 636
If your vehicle overheats
(except hybrid vehicle).... 642
If your vehicle overheats
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 646
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ........ 651
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 654
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 657

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Emergency flashers
Except hybrid vehicle: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time
while the engine is not operating, the battery may discharge.
Hybrid vehicle: If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while
the hybrid system is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illu-
minated), the 12-volt battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional before towing.
Except hybrid vehicle
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Hybrid vehicle
The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, such as a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet.
Except hybrid vehicle: This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
Hybrid vehicle: This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances, such
as distances required to load
onto a lift-type truck or flatbed
truck, at under 30 km/h (18
mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
Installing towing eyelet
Except hybrid vehicle
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.