wiper size TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2009 Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri
-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
n Pre-winter preparations
lUse
fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem -
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a se
rvice technician inspect the level and specific grav -
ity of battery electrolyte.
l Have the veh
icle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
n Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
lDo
not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir -
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
me
lt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
l T
o ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
l Remove a
ny ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
l Pe
riodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ...................
147
Hazard lights switch ............. 296
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Headlights switch ................. 145
Light switch........................... 145
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 67
Turn signal lights .................. 131
Window lock switch ................ 68
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 151
Tachometer .............................. 135
Tail lights
Indicator................................ 145
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 76
Engine immobilizer system..... 74
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 264
Tire information Glossary ............................... 363
Size ...................................... 360
Tire identification number ..... 359
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 361
Tires Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 258
If you have a flat tire ............. 317
Identification number ............ 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 259
Information ........................... 356
Replacing ..................... 258, 317
Rotating tires ........................ 258
Size ...................................... 351
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 317Tire pressure warning

system ........................258, 310
Warning light ......................... 310
Tools ......................................... 317
Total load capacity................... 160
Towing Dinghy towing................ 173, 174
Emergency towing................. 297
Trailer towing................. 164, 165
Trip meter ................................. 138
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 131
Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 352
Vanity mirrors........................... 220
Vehicle identification
number ...................................345
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 307
Seat belt reminder ................. 310
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 308
Airbag system ....................... 308
Anti-lock brake system .......... 308
Brake system ........................
307
Charging system .. .................308
Driver’s seat belt ................... 310
Electric power steering
system ................................308
Electronic engine control
system ................................308
Engine oil replacement.......... 310
EPS system........................... 308
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........308
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 310
High engine coolant
temperature ........................308
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