weight TOYOTA YARIS 2017 Owners Manual

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
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Trailer towing
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible
drawbar load before towing. ( P. 502)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautions driving habits. For your safety and the safety of
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-
ditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, for further details
before towing, as there are additional legal requirements in
some countries.

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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself
plus the trailer load should be
within the maximum towing
capacity. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
( P. 502)
When towing a trailer, use a
friction coupler or friction sta-
bilizer (sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity. Do not let the draw-
bar load exceed the indicated weight. ( P. 502)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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Driving
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■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Ty pe A
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
Ty pe B
Gross vehicle mass
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
■Gross vehicle mass
Vehicle category M1 models*
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, towing
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load must not exceed the gross
vehicle mass. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
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■Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
Vehicle category M1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum
permissible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
Vehicle category N1 models*
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum
permissible rear axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted
at sea level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will
be reduced at high altitudes.
*: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■ When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded (vehicle category M1 models*)
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
● Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the tire inflation
pressure.
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.

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■Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 518)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 174)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

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Driving
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
( P. 174)
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-
ing.
● Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a trailer
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.

3977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and use a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions (if equipped)

5029-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 3950 mm (155.5 in.)
Overall width 1695 mm (66.7 in.)
Overall height*11510 mm (59.4 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)*2
1530 mm (60.2 in.)*3
Wheelbase 2510 mm (98.8 in.)
Tread
Front
1485 mm (58.5 in.)*4
1470 mm (57.9 in.)*5
1460 mm (57.5 in.)*6
Rear
1470 mm (57.9 in.)*4
1460 mm (57.5 in.)*5
1445 mm (56.9 in.)*6
Gross vehicle
mass
1KR-FE engine 1450 kg (3197 lb.)
1NR-FE engine
Multidrive
1500 kg (3307 lb.)
Manual transmission
1490 kg (3285 lb.)
1ND-TV engine 1545 kg (3406 lb.)
Maximum
permissible
axle capacity
Front
1KR-FE engine
825 kg (1819 lb.)
1NR-FE engine
850 kg (1874 lb.)
1ND-TV engine
895 kg (1973 lb.)
Rear 825 kg (1819 lb.)
Drawbar load 50 kg (110 lb.)

547Alphabetical index
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Smart entry &
start system indicator.......... 442
Speed limiter indicator .......... 442
SRS....................................... 440
Stop & Start cancel
indicator .............................. 442
Tire pressure ......................... 443
Washer .............................. 211, 215
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 272
Switch ........................... 211, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 350
Weight ....................................... 502
Wheels ...................................... 397
Replacing .............................. 397
Size ....................................... 518
Window glasses ....................... 154
Window lock switch................. 154
Windows ................................... 154
Power windows ..................... 154
Rear window
defogger ..................... 314, 324
Washer.................................. 211
Windshield wipers ................... 211
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 211
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 272
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 103
Battery-saving function ......... 129
Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Replacing the battery ............ 402
WMA disc.................................. 289