TOYOTA YARIS 2015 3.G Owners Manual

1414-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Manual transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
■Maximum downshifting speed
Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-
revving the engine.
mph (km/h)
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shift positionMaximum speed
130 (49)
257 (92)
383 (134)
4113 (181)

1424-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
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1434-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. ( P. 168)
Operation instructions
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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

1444-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e AOff
Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running lights
turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually.
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1454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Ty p e BOff
Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running lights
turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
Ty p e CThe daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.
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1464-3. Operating the lights and wipers
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●Vehicles with reflector type headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity)
whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
For type C of this headlight, daytime running lights can be turned off by
operating the switch.
Vehicles with projector type headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the
engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights
are not designed for use at night.
For type C of this headlight, daytime running lights can be turned off by
operating the switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

1474-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Fog light switch
Ty p e ATurns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on
: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visi bility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
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1484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Ty p e BTurns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
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1494-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Windshield wipers and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wipers.
Ty p e AIntermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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1504-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Ty p e BIntermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ 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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