warning TOYOTA YARIS 2018 Owners Manual

3966-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Seat heaters
: If equipped
WARNING
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

4006-3. Using the storage features
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List of storage features
Glove box (P. 401)
Cup holders ( P. 402)
Bottle holders ( P. 403)
Auxiliary box ( P. 403)
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
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4016-3. Using the storage features
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Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
■ Using the glove box vent (if equipped)
Perishable items should not be put in the box.
Glove box
Air from the air conditioning system can
be distributed into the glove box by open-
ing and closing the vent.
Open
Close
The air is conditioned the same as the air
for the passenger side vent.
WARNING
■ Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.
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4026-3. Using the storage features
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■Front
■Rear
Cup holders
WARNING
■ Items unsuitable for the cup holders
● Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup hold-
ers. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking, causing injury.
● To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

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■When using the bottle holders
● When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holders
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
■ Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Auxiliary box

4056-3. Using the storage features
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■Deck board height adjustment
Upper position
Lower position
The lower position can be used
when the deck board is placed
on the luggage floor cover.
■Removing the deck board
Lift the deck board and pull it
toward you to remove it.
Deck board (if equipped)
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WARNING
■ When operating the deck board
Do not place anything on the deck board when operating the board. Other-
wise, your fingers may be caught or an accident may result causing injuries.

4086-4. Using the other interior features
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The ashtray can be installed in a
cup holder. ( P. 402)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Portable ashtray (if equipped)
WARNING
■ When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
ashtray or ash flying out.
■ To prevent fire
● Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,
then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
● Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.

4096-4. Using the other interior features
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Push the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.
■ The cigarette lighter can be used when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
WARNING
■ To avoid burns or fires
● Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
● Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
● Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter provided into the cig-
arette lighter outlet. Doing so may deform the outlet and make the ciga-
rette lighter pop out of the outlet or become difficult to take out.

4126-4. Using the other interior features
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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
■ Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourself
by falling over.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

4167-1. Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■When cleaning the windshield
• When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
• When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
• If something bumps against the windshield
• If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps
into the raindrop sensor
● Installation area of front sensor on windshield: P. 261
■ When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc., to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
● Vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield
wiper: Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the
wiper may operate unexpectedly in the
following situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious
injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
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