warning lights 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
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
1
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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Airbag system componentsFront passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags (if
equipped)
Side airbags (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors (if equipped) Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
nAdult *1
nChild*3 or child restraint system*4
nUnoccupied
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG
OFF
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights
Not illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
n
There is a malfunction in the system
*1:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front pa ssenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child dependi ng on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2:In the event the front passenge r does not wear a seat belt.
*
3:When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*4:Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. ( →P.
94)
*5:In case the indicator is not illum inated, consult this manual as for
installing the child restraint system properly. ( →P. 9 8 )
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG
OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicl es without tachometer)

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CAUTION
nIf a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
n Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 300)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Canada -if equipped)(except
Canada
-if equipped)
(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)
(if equipped)(except
Canada)(vehicles
with
tachometer)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)(except
Canada)
********
****
*

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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.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 168
ABSABS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Air conditioning filter .............. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 264
Air conditioning
system................................ 168
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 80
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 84
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 80
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 89
General airbag precautions .... 84
Indicators ................................ 89
Locations of airbags ............... 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 88
Proper driving posture ...... 75, 84
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 80
Side airbag precautions.......... 84
SRS airbags ........................... 77
Warning light ........................ 301
Alarm .......................................... 72
Antenna ............................ 181, 222
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Audio input .............................. 203
Audio system Antenna ................................ 181
Audio input ........................... 203
AUX adapter ......................... 203
Cassette player .................... 182
CD player ............................. 185
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 192 Optimal use ...........................200
Portable music player............203
Radio .....................................179
Type ......................................176
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........123
Fluid ......................................343
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................325
Indicators...............................123
Shift lock system .... ...............325
AUX adapter .............................203
Auxiliary boxes ................211, 219
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Wattage .................................346
Back door ...................................35
Battery
Checking ...............................247
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................327
Preparing and checking before winter .......................151
Voltage ..................................343
Warning light .........................301
Bottle holders ...........................209
Brakes
Fluid ......................................246
Parking brake ........................127
Specifications ........................344
Warning light .........................300
Break-in tips .............................112
Care Exterior ..................................222
Interior ...................................224
Seat belts ..............................225
Cargo capacity .........................147
CD player ..................................185
Chains .......................................151A
B
C

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Alphabetical index
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 335
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 290
If your vehicle overheats ...... 332
Engine Compartment........................ 239
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 236
How to start the engine ........ 119
Identification number ............ 339
If the engine will not start...... 323
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Immobilizer system................. 70
Overheating .......................... 332
Specifications ....................... 340
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 342
Checking .............................. 244
Indicator................................ 135
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Type ..................................... 342
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 240
Grade ................................... 341
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Engine switch .......................... 119
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 242
EPS EPS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Event data recorder ................ 298 Floor mat...................................218
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........343
Brake .....................................246
Clutch ....................................344
Warning light .................300, 303
Washer ..................................250
Fog lights
Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front fog lights Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................303
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Fuel
Capacity ................................340
Fuel pump shut off system ....297
Gas station information .........388
Gauge ...................................129
Information ............................347
Refueling .................................66
Type ......................................340
Warning light .........................303
Fuel door.....................................66
Fuel filler door ............................66
Fuel gauge ................................129F