steering wheel TOYOTA YARIS 2015 3.G Owner's Guide

2697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.

2787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 333) However, Toyota recommends that the seat
belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger
when seat belts are not fastened.
WARNING
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

353What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Did you turn the key while firmly depressing the clutch pedal? (P. 136)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 136)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 297)
●Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 296)
●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 137)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 113)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

361Alphabetical index
Reset the maintenancedata ......................................... 201
Seat belt reminder light........... 274
Seat belts.................................... 26 Child restra int system
installation ............................ 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 198
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 29
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 29
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 274
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 273
Seats ................................... 98, 101 Adjustment .............................. 98
Adjustment precautions ........ 100
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 197
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 101
Head restraints ..................... 104
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 24
Shift lever ......................... 139, 141
Automatic transmission......... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 296
Manual transmission ............. 141
Shift lock system ..................... 296
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side doors .................................. 89
Side mirrors ............................. 111 Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Snow tires ................................ 167 Spare tire .................................. 282
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Storage location.................... 282
Spark plug ................................ 312
Specifications .......................... 306
Speedometer.............................. 76
Steering lock ............................ 137
Steering wheel ......................... 107 Adjustment............................ 107
Audio switches...................... 180
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 255
Wattage ................................ 316
Storage feature ........................ 184
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 303
Sun visors ................................ 190
Switches Audio remote control switches ............................. 180
Cruise control switch ............ 158
Door lock switches.................. 91
Emergency flashers switch ... 262
Engine switch ....................... 136
Fog light switch ..................... 147
Hazard switch ....................... 262
Ignition switch ....................... 136
Light switch ........................... 144
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 111
Power door lock switch ........... 91
Power window switches........ 113
Rear window defogger switch ................................. 176
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 152
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 225
VSC OFF switch ................... 163
Window lock switch .............. 113
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 149
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363Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 272
Key reminder ........................ 137
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder ................ 274
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 273
Brake system ....... ................. 272
Charging system ................... 272
Cruise control indicator ......... 274
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 273
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 272
Low engine oil pressure ........ 272
Low fuel level ........................ 274
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 273
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder light ......... 274
Slip indicator ......................... 273
SRS ...................................... 273
Tire pressure......................... 274 Washer ............................. 149, 152
Checking............................... 221
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Switch ........................... 149, 152
Washing and waxing ............... 194
Weight ...................................... 306
Wheels ...................................... 235 Replacing.............................. 235
Size....................................... 315
Window glasses ...................... 113
Window lock switch ................ 113
Windows................................... 113 Power windows..................... 113
Rear window defogger.......... 176
Washer ................................. 149
Windshield wipers ................... 149
Winter driving tips ................... 167
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 85 Locking/Unlocking .................. 85
Replacing the battery............ 240
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