towing TOYOTA YARIS CROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3-5. Opening and closing the win-
dows
Power windows ................... 169
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 175
Cargo and luggage ............. 181
Trailer towing ...................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) s witch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start
system) ............................. 189
Power (ignition) s witch (vehicles
with a smart entry & start sys-
tem) .................................. 191
EV drive mode .................... 195
Hybrid transmission ............ 197
Turn signal lever ................. 200
Parking brake...................... 200
Brake Hold .......................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 206
AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem) .................................. 211
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 215
Fog light switch ................... 218
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 219
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 222
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 224
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense ........... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 252
Speed limiter ....................... 264
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ...... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 270
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 275
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ................................. 285
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 291
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 296
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 299
Toyota Teammate Advanced
Park .................................. 301
Driving mode select switch . 322
Trail Mode (AWD vehicles) . 323
Snow mode (AWD vehicles) 325
Downhill assist control system
(AWD vehicles) ................. 325
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system .............................. 327
Driving assist systems ........ 328
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid electric vehicle driving
tips .................................... 335
Winter driving tips ............... 337
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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch ..........................................................................P.189, 191
Starting the hybrid system/changing the positions*1........................P.189
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes*2...........................P.191
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............................ ..................P.426
When the hybrid system will not start .......................... ....................P.468
Warning messages ............................................... ...........................P.445
Shift lever.................................................... ....................................P.197
Changing the shift position.................................... ...........................P.197
Precautions for towing ......................................... ............................P.429
When the shift lever does not move............................. ....................P.198
Meters ......................................................... ..............................P.95, 100
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ........ ...P.95, 100
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ............................P.90
When a warning light turns on .................................. .......................P.435

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Pictorial index
■Instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch ..........................................................................P.189, 191
Starting the hybrid system/changing the positions*1........................P.189
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes*2...........................P.191
Emergency stop of the hybrid system ............................ ..................P.426
When the hybrid system will not start .......................... ....................P.468
Warning messages ............................................... ...........................P.445
Shift lever.................................................... ....................................P.197
Changing the shift position.................................... ...........................P.197
Precautions for towing ......................................... ............................P.429
When the shift lever does not move............................. ....................P.198
Meters ......................................................... ..............................P.95, 100
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ........ ...P.95, 100
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ............................P.90
When a warning light turns on .................................. .......................P.435

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1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
1If installing the child restraint
system to the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, refer to
P.50 for the front passenger seat
adjustment.
2 If the head restraint interferes
with your child restraint system,
and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head
restraint. Otherwise, put the
head restraint in the upper most
position. ( P.160)
3 Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Securely fix the seat belt to the
child restraint system in accor-
dance to the directions enclosed
with the child restraint system.
4 If your child restraint system is
not equipped with a lock-off (a
seat belt locking feature),
s e c u r e t h e c h i l d r e s t r a i n t s y s t e m
using a locking clip.
5 After installing the child restraint
system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed
securely. ( P. 6 2 )
■Removing a child restraint
system installed with a seat
belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the child
restraint system may spring up due to
the rebound of the seat cushion.
Release the buckle while holding down
the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels
itself, slowly return it to the stowing
position.
■When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the
child restraint system. Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-turer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item from any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)

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1-4. Hybrid system
For safety and security
WARNING
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid electric vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a fire extin-
guisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels (2WD
models) or four wheels (AWD mod- els) raised. If the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor)
are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause a fire.
( P.429)
●Carefully inspect the ground under
the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possi- ble.
●Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it. If electrolyte (carbonate ester-based
organic electrolyte) from the hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact with the eyes or
skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
●If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not approach the vehicle. Even in
the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-aged, the internal construction of
the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that
does leak out will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could cause acute poi-
soning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or high-tem-
perature items close to the electro- lyte. The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Your vehicle contains a sealed lith-
ium-ion battery.
●Never resell, hand over or modify
the hybrid battery. To prevent acci- dents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed
vehicle are collected through any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Do not dispose of the bat- tery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly col-
lected, the following may occur,
resulting in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is
hazardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid
electric vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such
as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
2To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P.344)
Manual type
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
Power type
1 Folds the mirrors
2 Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror
folding switch in the neutral position
sets the mirrors to automatic mode.
Automatic mode allows the folding or
extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors with the
smart entry function or wireless remote
control.
■Using automatic mode in cold weather (vehicles with automatic mode)
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may
not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using
manual mode or move the mirror by hand.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
WARNING
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
Folding and extending the
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 175
Cargo and luggage ........... 181
Trailer towing .................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles without a smart entry &
start system) ................... 189
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start
system) ........................... 191
EV drive mode .................. 195
Hybrid transmission .......... 197
Turn signal lever ............... 200
Parking brake ................... 200
Brake Hold ........................ 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ............... 206
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .......................... 211
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
....................................... 215
Fog light switch ................. 218
Windshield wipers and washer
....................................... 219
Rear window wiper and washer
....................................... 222
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. 224
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
........................................ 231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) . 242
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ...... 252
Speed limiter ..................... 264
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) . 270
Toyota parking assist-sensor
........................................ 275
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ............................... 285
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
........................................ 291
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ................ 296
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .. 299
Toyota Teammate Advanced
Park ................................ 301
Driving mode select switch 322
Trail Mode (AWD vehicles) 323
Snow mode (AWD vehicles)
........................................ 325
Downhill assist control system
(AWD vehicles) ............... 325
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ...................... 327
Driving assist systems ...... 328

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Check the allowable towing capac-
ity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle
Capacity), and permissible draw-
bar load before towing. ( P. 4 8 4 )
Toyota recommends the use of the
Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehi-
cle. Other products of a suitable
nature and comparable quality may
also be used.
For vehicle where the towing
device blocks any of the lights or
license plate, the following shall be
observed:
 Do not use towing devices that
cannot be easily removed or
repositioned.
 Towing devices must be
removed or repositioned when
not in use.
■Total trailer weight and per-
missible 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.484)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway con-
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer will
have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking,
durability, and fuel consump-
tion. Your safety and satisfac-
tion depend on the proper use
of correct equipment and cau-
tious 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 conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply
to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes.
Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer for further information
about additional requirements
such as towing kits, etc.
Weight limits
Towing hitch/bracket
Important points regarding
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4-1. Before driving
trol 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 drawbar load exceed the
indicated weight. ( P.484)
■Information tag (manufac-
turer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, pas-
sengers, 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.
Maximum permissible rear axle
capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle
should not exceed the maximum per-
missible rear axle capacity by 15% or
more. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. 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.1 511 mm (20.1 in.)
2 513 mm (20.2 in.)
WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle
capacity is exceeded
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 recom- mended tire inflation pressure
value. ( P.490)
●Do not exceed the established
speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.
Installation positions for the
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4-1. Before driving
Driving3855 mm (33.7 in.)
4 768 mm (30.2 in.)
5 335 mm (13.2 in.)
6 30 mm (1.2 in.)
7 396 mm (15.6 in.)
■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.490)
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val- ues recommended by the manufac-turer of your trailer.
■Trailer lights
Please consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer when installing
trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate properly.
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P. 2 4 2 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ( P.252)
●PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
( P.291)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P.270)
●Toyota parking assist-sensor ( P.275)
●RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) func- tion ( P.285)
■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 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 you will not be towing a load that exceeds the maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity.
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
●Supplementary outside rear view mir- rors 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 bur- den placed on the vehicle compared to normal driving.
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitch-ing ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).