warning TOYOTA YARIS GRMN 2017 Owners Manual

3627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle as the three-way catalytic converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.
NOTICE
■ When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

3637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 9 6 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicles speed does not increase.)
● The warning message indicating overheat is shown on the multi-
information display. ( P. 332)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures

3667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts while the engine is operating.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap, the engine coolant filler cap or the inter-
cooler coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions.
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.

3687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

3828-2. Customization
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■Instrument cluster ( P. 9 6 )
■Smart entry & start system (P. 116, 125)
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster depending on the
outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instrument
cluster to the original level
depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Smart entry & start system ON OFF — O O
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) ON OFF — — O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O
120 seconds
Open door warning function
(when locking the vehicle) ON OFF — — O
Number of permissible times
of continuous smart lock Twice Unlimited — — O

3838-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P. 112, 116)
■Follow me home system (P. 197)
■Automatic light control system (P. 196)
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Wireless remote control ON OFF — — O
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) ON OFF — O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzer
(When locking the vehicle) ON OFF — — O
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off30 seconds
60 seconds
—— O90 seconds
120 seconds
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O

3848-2. Customization
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■Illumination ( P. 227)
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds 7.5 seconds —O O 30 seconds
Operation when the doors are
unlocked ON OFF — — O
Operation after the engine
switch is turned off ON OFF — — O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
ON OFF — — O
Interior lights illumination con-
trol ON OFF — — O
WARNING
■ During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

388What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Is the driver wearing the seat belts? ( P. 329)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 327)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 327)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 332)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 327, 332.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 336)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 367)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

389Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C............................................. 220
Air conditioning filter.............. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 220
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 210
Function ................................ 210
Warning light ......................... 328
Air conditioning filter .............. 286
Air conditioning system .......... 220
Air conditioning filter.............. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 220
Airbag manual on-off system ... 50
Airbags ....................................... 37
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 50
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 328
Correct driving posture............ 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
General airbag precautions..... 39
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and
disposal of airbags................ 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 37
Alarm
Warning buzzer..................... 327
Anchor brackets ........................ 75
Antenna
Radio .................................... 242
Smart entry &
smart system ...................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 210
Function ................................ 210
Warning light ......................... 328
Assist grips .............................. 239
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 220
Air conditioning filter ............. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 220
Automatic light control
system .................................... 199
Auxiliary boxes ................ 232, 235
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

390Alphabetical index
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Back door ................................. 120
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 121
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb............... 311
Wattage................................. 377
Battery ...................................... 267
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 216
Replacing .............................. 361
Warning light ......................... 327
Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders........................... 232
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 376
Parking brake ........................ 195
Warning light ......................... 327
Brake assist.............................. 210
Break-in tips ............................ 177
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light
control................................... 98
Care................................... 242, 247
Aluminum wheels.................. 243
Exterior ................................. 242
Interior................................... 247
Seat belts .............................. 248
Chains....................................... 217
Child restraint system ............... 53
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 62
Fixed with an ISOFIX
rigid anchor........................... 69
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 52
Types of child restraint
system installation
method ................................. 58
Using an anchor bracket ......... 75
Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 122
Battery precautions ............... 268
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 33
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Power window lock switch .... 171
Power window precautions ... 173
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 290
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
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