brake light TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2013 User Guide

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in
D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 5 (vehicles with a
manual transmission).
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the high engine coolant temper-
ature warning light flashes or comes on overheating, immediately
turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road
and stop in a safe place. ( →P. 334)

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Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake lever
move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

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BatteryCheck the battery as follows:
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■ Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between
the “UPPER LEVEL” and
“LOWER LEVEL” lines.
“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add dis-
tilled water.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilli ng, there may be a serious problem.

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7 IGN15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8 MET 7.5 A Gauges and meters
9 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
10 ABS NO.2 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
11 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, outside
rear view mirror defoggers
12 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
13 PTC 80 APTC heater, outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
14 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
15 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
16 RDI FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan
17 ABS NO.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
18 BBC 40 A No circuit
19 ST 30 A Starting system
20 AMP 15 A No circuit
21 D/L NO.2 25 A No circuit
22 D.C.C 30 A DOME, ECU-B NO.1, ECU-B NO.2
23 STR LOCK 20 A No circuit
24 ECU-B NO.1 5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, main body ECU
25 DOME 15 AInterior light, personal lights, audio
system, vehicle stability control
system
26 MIR-HTR 10 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warnings indicate 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 the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada) (Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
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
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
(except Canada)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The Brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warn-
ing buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all the doors
are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 1.7 gal.
(6.3 L, 1.4 Imp.gal.) or
less. Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 368) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift Control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 192
ABSABS ...................................... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 269
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 269
Air conditioning system................................ 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 83
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 87
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............. 84
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 87
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 92
General airbag precautions .... 87
Indicators................................ 92
Locations of airbags ............... 80
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 91
Proper driving posture ...... 78, 87
Side airbag operating conditions............................. 84
Side airbag precautions.......... 87
SRS airbags ........................... 80
Warning light ........................ 306
Alarm .......................................... 74
Antenna ............................ 222, 224
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Assist grips.............................. 214
Audio input .............................. 200 Audio system
Antenna .........................222, 224
Audio input ............................ 200
AUX port/USB port ................200
Portable music player............ 200
Steering wheel audio switches ..............................201
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 127
Fluid ...................................... 349
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 328
Indicators............................... 136
Shift lock system ...................328
AUX port/USB port ...................200
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............287
Wattage .................................352
Back door ...................................38
Battery Checking ............................... 250
Gravity................................... 348
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................330
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................305, 306
Bottle holders ...........................207
Brake assist ..............................162
Brakes
Fluid ...................................... 249
Parking brake ........................131
Specifications ........................350
Warning light ......................... 305
Break-in tips .............................114A
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