TOYOTA YARIS 2016 Owners Manual

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If Trouble Arises
(Red)
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning LightThe light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is
extremely high, and illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure:
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a
safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
Illuminated light This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehi-
cle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating P. 502.
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant tem-
perature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering
has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe
place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no
problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact your
Toyota dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
• If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steer-ing will not operate normally. If this happens, the steer-
ing wheel can still be operated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering
wheel could vibrate when turning.
• Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will
cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this
does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehi-
cle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
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WARNING
■Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact
your Toyota dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indi-
cates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
■ Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illu-
minated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
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If Trouble Arises
If any of the following warning lights turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle
inspected.
Contact Authorized your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle
Inspected
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Master Warning Light
Vehicles with type B audio:The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on P. 507.
Vehicles without type B audio:
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the follow-
ing occurs. Consult your Toyota dealer.
• There is a malfunction in the battery management sys-tem.
• There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you’re driving, the
ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
• When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery,uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illu-
minate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery
and does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
• (With DSC vehicles) The brake assist system does not operate while the
ABS warning light is illuminated.
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Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have
a problem. It is important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult your Toyota dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following
cases:
• The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
• The engine’s electrical system has a problem.
• The emission control system has a problem.
• The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continu-
ously, do not drive at high speeds and consult your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
(if equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the
transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive
your Toyota in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
LightA system malfunction is indicated if the warning light con-
stantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illumi-
nate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The system may not operate in an accident.
(Flashing)
(if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunc-
tion, the tire pressure warning light flashes for about 1
minute when the ignition is switched ON and then con-
tinues illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it
illuminates continuously.
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push
button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may
not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and
have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on
P. 146.
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If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have
your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre-
tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious
injury or death.
■
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and
braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it
is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible
before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
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Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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Low Fuel Warning Light The light turns on when the
remaining fuel is about 2.3
gal. (9.0 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.).
The light illumination timing
may vary because fuel inside
the fuel tank moves around
according to the driving con-
ditions and the vehicle pos-
ture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light
If the check fuel cap warning
light illuminates while driving,
the fuel-filler cap may not be
installed properly.
Stop the engine and rein-
stall the fuel- filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap
on P. 111
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If Trouble Arises
Seat Belt Warning LightThe seat belt warning light
turns on if the driver or front
passenger’s seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fas-
tened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or front passen-
ger’s seat belt is unfastened
(only when the front passen-
ger’s seat is occupied) and
the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 12
mph (20 km/h), the warning
light flashes. After a short
time, the warning light stops
flashing, but remains illumi-
nated.
• The warning light flashesfor about 6 seconds if the
driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened when the ignition is
switched ON.
• To allow the front passen- ger occupant classification
sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on
the front passenger’s seat.
The sensor may not func-
tion properly because the
additional seat cushion
could cause sensor inter-
ference.
• If a small child is seated on
the front passenger’s seat,
the warning light may not
operate.
Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar Warning LightThe light turns on if any door
is not closed securely.
Close the door securely.
(if equipped)
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning LightThis warning light indicates
that little washer fluid
remains.
Add washer fluid
(→ P. 435).
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(Illuminate)
(if equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
When the warning light illu-
minates, and the warning
beep sound is heard (about
3 seconds), tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires.
Inspect the tires and
adjust to the specified
inflation pressure
(→ P. 446).
• Perform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire
pressure will vary
according to the tire
temperature, there-
fore let the vehicle
stand for 1 hour or
only drive it 1 mile
(1.6 km) or less
before adjusting the
tire pressures. When
pressure is adjusted
on hot tires to the
cold inflation pres-
sure, the TPMS
warning light/beep
may turn on after the
tires cool and pres-
sure drops below
specification.
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If Trouble Arises
(Illuminate)
(if equipped)
Also, an illuminated
TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air
pressure dropping due to
cold ambient temperature
will remain illuminated
even if the ambient tem-
perature rises. In this
case, it will also be nec-
essary to adjust the tire
air pressures. If the
TPMS warning light illu-
minates due to a drop in
tire air pressure, make
sure to check and adjust
the tire air pressures.
• Tires lose air natu-rally over time and
the TPMS cannot tell
if the tires are getting
too soft over time or
you have a fl at.
However, when you
find one low tire in a
set of four-that is an
indication of trouble;
you should have
someone drive the
vehicle slowly for-
ward so you can
inspect any low tire
for cuts and any
metal objects stick-
ing through tread or
sidewall. Put a few
drops of water in the
valve stem to see if it
bubbles indicating a
bad valve. Leaks
need to be
addressed by more
than simply reinflat-
ing the tire as leaks
are dangerous —
take it to your Toyota
dealer.
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(Amber)
(if equipped)
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) Warning Light
The light turns on if the wind-
shield is dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.
Vehicles with type B
audio:Verify the reason why
the warning light is illu-
minated on the center
display ( →P. 507).
If the reason why the
warning light is illumi-
nated is due to a dirty
windshield, clean the
windshield.
For any other reasons,
have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
Vehicles without type B
audio: If the reason why the
warning light is illumi-
nated is due to a dirty
windshield, clean the
windshield. For any
other reasons, have the
vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and
braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it
is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible
before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
SignalWar ningAction to be taken
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