check engine light TOYOTA YARIS 2020 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
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6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........470
• Sun visors ......................470
• Vanity mirrors ................470
• Portable ashtray ............472
• Cigarette lighter .............473
• Power outlet ..................474
• Armrest ..........................475
• Panoramic roof shade ...475
• Assist grips ....................476
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........478
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........482
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................485
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................488
Hood ..................................491
Positioning a floor jack .......493
Engine compartment ......... 495
Tires .................................. 508
Tire inflation pressure........ 528
Wheels .............................. 530
Air conditioning filter .......... 534
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 537
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 541
Light bulbs ......................... 547
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 568
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 569
If the vehicle is
trapped in rising water..... 571
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 572
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 579
Fuel pump
shut off system ............... 580
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
YARIS_F_OM_Europe_OM52A54EWiper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 273, 277
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 362
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 479
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 650
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 659
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*3 . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 596, 614
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 650
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 639
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264
Front fog lights
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264
Back up lights/tail lights (LED type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252, 260
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 547, Watts: P. 663)
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: Vehicles with monochrome display
*3: If equipped
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571-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

1112. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check
is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes
quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
*4: The light turns on to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*6: The light illuminate on the center panel.
*7: The lights turn on with LDA indicator to indicate a malfunction.
*8: Vehicles with monochrome display.
*9: Vehicles with color display.
*10: The light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*8
Open door warning light
(P. 584)*2, 6Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 585)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 585)*1, 2Tire pressure warning
light (P. 585)
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 585)*1, 9
Master warning light
(P. 585)

1132. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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*1: Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: If equipped
*3: This indicator turns on in blue when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*5: The light does not turn on when the system is disable.
*6: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*7: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*10: The light comes on when system settings are changed.
*1, 2, 7
Slip indicator ( P. 356)
*13, 14Ice warning indicator
( P. 118)
*1, 2, 12
“TRC OFF” indicator
( P. 356)
*8
*1, 2
VSC OFF indicator
( P. 357)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
( P. 5 8 )
*1, 2, 9PCS warning light
( P. 294)

1172. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Vehicles with a tachometer: Do not let the indicator needle of the tachome-
ter enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
( P. 639)

2244-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty
in operating the pedals. Make su re to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 569
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 252, 260)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

2264-1. Before driving
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WARNING
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle w hen the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● On vehicles with a Multidrive, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehi-
cle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine
is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may rupture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

2394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
Vehicles with a Multidrive
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in D. Transmission shift gear position
must be in 4 in the M mode. (P. 252)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in 5 and 6 (vehicles with a 6-speed
manual transmission) gear. (P. 260)
■If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on,
turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and stop the
vehicle in a safe place. (P. 639)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmission).

2424-2. Driving procedures
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■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 85)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” pos ition to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 569)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.