lights TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 Service Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
n
Parking lights
Left side: Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise.
Right side: Turn the bulb base
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
n Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights and rear
turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.

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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Disengage the claws and
remove the bulb base.
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
n License plate light
Disengage the claws and
remove the license plate light.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the light bulb.
n Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Side turn signal lights
• High mounted stoplight
n Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
l Water has built up inside the headlight.
n LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
CAUTION
nReplacing light bulbs
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
n To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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NOTICE
lHalogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
Do
not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
l Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system (vehicles with the ABS)
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( →P. 119) or releasing the steering lock ( →P. 121), confirm
the following points.
n The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
lThere may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
l The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 1 1 9 )
l Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a
malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( → P. 7 0 )
n The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
lThe battery may be discharged. ( →P. 327)
l The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

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nThe starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
l The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 327)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
n
Avoiding a discharged battery
lTurn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
l Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
Reinstall the cover.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
Manual transaxle
Battery
Open voltage at
68°
F (20 °C): 12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity
(Drain and refill)2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
nAutomatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil
viscosity SAE 75W-90

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Light bulbs
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Single end bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs
F: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb NoWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights — 60/55 A
Parking lights — 5 E
Front fog lights
(if equipped)
—55 B
Front side marker
lights —5 E
Front turn signal lights — 21 D
Side turn signal lights — 5 F
Rear turn signal lights — 21 D
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights — 21/5 E
Back-up lights — 21 C
License plate light — 5 E
Interior Interior light — 8 G
Personal lights — 8 E
Luggage compart-
ment light
—5 G