headlights TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)*
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced
intensity.
* If equipped
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-

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Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 139
Pictorial indexExterior
Front fog lights ∗ P. 141
Hood P. 236
Windshield wipers P. 142
Outside rear view mirrors P. 60
Parking lights P. 139
Front turn signal lights P. 126
3-door models
Front side marker lights P. 139
Side turn signal lights P. 126

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Pictorial indexExterior
5-door models
Headlights (low and high beam)
P. 139
Front fog lights ∗ P. 141
Hood P. 236
Windshield wipers P. 142
Outside rear view mirrors P. 60
Parking lights P. 139
Front turn signal lights P. 126
Front side marker lights P. 139
Side turn signal lights P. 126

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Normal position
Anti-glare position

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Vehicles without tachometer
Odometer
Trip meter A*
Trip meter B
*
*:Pushing and holding the buttonwill reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.

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2
When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
(except
Canada) (Canada)

140 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
nDaytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
n Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
n Front fog light switch
OFF
Front fog lights ON

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
n Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( →P. 346)
n Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front fog lights
(if equipped)
Front side marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights