power steering fluid TOYOTA YARIS 2016 Owners Manual

1724-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 445)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil and transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

530Alphabetical index
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Engine
“ACC” position....................... 185
Accessory mode ................... 188
Compartment ........................ 358
Engine switch ................ 184, 187
Hood ..................................... 354
How to start
the engine................... 184, 187
Identification number............. 497
If the engine will not start ...... 475
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 489
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 421
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 184, 187
Overheating .......................... 485
Engine coolant ......................... 366
Capacity ................................ 505
Checking ............................... 366
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 267
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 431
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil.................................. 361
Capacity ................................ 500
Checking ............................... 361
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 267
Warning lights ....................... 437
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 364
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 184, 187
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 325
EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................. 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 432
Flat tire.............................. 445, 460
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 508
Clutch................................... 507
Multidrive .............................. 506
Washer ................................. 371
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs..... 408, 416
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 512
Follow me home system ......... 205
Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light......... 435
Front position lights ................ 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 410
Wattage ................................ 512
Front seats ............................... 140
Adjustment ............................ 140
Cleaning................................ 345
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 323
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