belt TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission8Bottle holders15Clock 13Cup holders15Door-Back 12Light control-Instrument panel11Lights & turn signals11Luggage storage box15Parking brake 8Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear9Seat-Folding rear seat10Seats-Head restraints 9Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESChild comfort guide17Door locks 16Seat belts16Spare tire & tools17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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OVERVIEW
Headlight, turn signal and front fog* light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system*
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Rear window defogger switch*
12V DC Power outlet
Instrument panel

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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
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1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,2008 Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Door locks
UnlockLock
Tire Pressure Warning System
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding the spare), indicator will illuminate.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn
off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Tool bag Tie-down belt
Jack handle
Spare tire
Jack
Child comfort guide
Rear seat center postion guides provide added
comfort for children who have outgrown child
restraints.
Split seatNon-Split seat

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-
tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.

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Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 48SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
3-door models
Rear seats P. 40

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Seat belts P. 48
SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
Power window
switches
∗ P. 63
5-door models
Rear seats P. 40
∗: If equipped