TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 Workshop Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener. The back
door can be locked/unlocked using a key, wireless remote control or
door lock switch.
n Back door opener
Push
Raise
n Wireless remote control (if equipped)
→P. 2 8
n Key
Unlocks the back door
Locks the back door
n Door lock switches (if equipped)
→P. 3 2

36 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
nWhen closing the back door
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
n To avoid accident or injury
Push the back door to shut from the outside. Do not use only the back door
handle to close the back door.
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.

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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Driver’s seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever

38 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
nMoving the front passenger’s seat (3-door models only)
For easy access to the rear seat.
Lift up the seatback lock release lever.
The seat will slide forward.
Move the seat to the front-most position.
After rear passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it
locks.
Front passenger’s seat Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seatback lock release lever
(3-door models only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback
Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.
n Caution while driving
Never operate the seatback lock release lever.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
Split rear seatsSeatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Non-split rear seat Seatback angle adjustment
lever

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Folding down rear seatbacks
n Before folding down rear seatbacks
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

42 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tan-
gled.
n Folding down rear seatbacks (split rear seats)
LLower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seat position adjustment
lever up. Then slide the rear seat
fully forward.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Flip over the deck board.
n Folding down rear seatback (non-split rear seat)
Lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.

44 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
l Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
l Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
nStowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
n When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.