service TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 User Guide

348 6-1. Specifications
nToyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
l Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
l All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
n Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
n Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
l Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10 % ethanol or 15 % MTBE.
l If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
l Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
n Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

356 6-1. Specifications
nTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
nTraction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
n Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, a nd excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

380 Alphabetical index
Adjustment precautions...........39
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........94, 98
Cleaning ................................ 224
Folding down the rear seat......41
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................44
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................39
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 325
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 325
Side airbags................................77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................60
Folding ....................................61
Spare tire
Identification number ............. 350
Inflation pressure........... 258, 345
Information ............................ 350
Replacing .............................. 310
Size ....................................... 345
Spare tire............................... 310
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications........................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Column lock release.............. 121
Electric power steering .......... 145
EPS ....................................... 145 Specification.......................... 344
Warning light ......................... 301
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Storage features Auxiliary boxes .............. 206, 211
Bottle holders ................ 206, 209
Cup holders................... 206, 208
Glove boxes .......................... 206
Storage precautions ................ 149
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 335
Sun visors ................................ 213
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Fog lights switch ................... 141
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Headlights switch .................. 139
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ........... 32
Power window switch .............. 63
Turn signal lights ................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 64
Wiper and washer ......... 142, 144
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Theft prevention labels............ 74
Theft prevention labels ............. 74
Tire inflation pressure ............. 258
Tire information Glossary ................................ 357
Size ....................................... 354
Tire identification number...... 353
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 233
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 233
Hood................................... 236
Positioning a floor jack ....... 237
Engine compartment .......... 239
Tires ................................... 252
Tire inflation pressure......... 258
Wheels ............................... 262
Air conditioning filter ........... 264
Key battery ......................... 267
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 269
Light bulbs .......................... 280
5-1. Essential information....... 290 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 290
If you think something is wrong ............................... 296
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 297
Event data recorder............ 298
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 300
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 300
If you have a flat tire ........... 310
If the engine will not start ... 323
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 325
If you lose your keys .......... 326 If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 327
If your vehicle overheats..... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 335
6-1. Specifications ................... 338 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 338
Fuel information .................. 347
Tire information................... 350
6-2. Customization ................... 363 Customizable features ........ 363
Items to initialize ................. 365
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 368
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 369
Abbreviation list ........................ 374
Alphabetical index .................... 375
What to do if... ........................... 383
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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