power steering fluid TOYOTA YARIS 2017 Owners Manual

1704-1. 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. 453)
■ 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.

538Alphabetical index
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Engine
“ACC” position....................... 183
Accessory mode ................... 186
Compartment ........................ 366
Engine switch ................ 182, 185
Hood ..................................... 362
How to start
the engine................... 182, 185
Identification number............. 505
If the engine will not start ...... 484
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 497
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 429
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 182, 185
Overheating .......................... 493
Engine coolant ......................... 374
Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 439
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil.................................. 369
Capacity ................................ 508
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 272
Warning lights ....................... 445
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 372
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............. 182, 185
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 332
EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................. 265
Function ................................ 265
Warning light ......................... 440
Flat tire.............................. 453, 468
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 517
Clutch................................... 516
Multidrive .............................. 515
Washer ................................. 379
Fog lights ................................. 209
Replacing light bulbs..... 416, 424
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 521
Follow me home system ......... 204
Front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light......... 443
Front position lights ................ 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs............. 418
Wattage ................................ 521
Front seats ............................... 138
Adjustment ............................ 138
Cleaning................................ 353
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 144
Seat heaters ......................... 330
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