tires TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual

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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system .............................306
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................313
Power heater .....................321
Seat heaters ......................323
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................325
• Interior light ....................325
• Personal lights ...............326
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......327
• Glove box ......................328
• Cup holders ...................329
• Bottle holders ................330
• Auxiliary box ..................331
Luggage compartment
features............................332
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........335
• Sun visors ......................335
• Vanity mirrors ................335
• Portable ashtray ............336
• Cigarette lighter .............337
• Power outlet ..................338
• Armrest ..........................339
• Panoramic roof shade ...339
• Assist grips ....................340
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 342
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 345
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 348
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 351
Hood.................................. 354
Positioning a floor jack ...... 356
Engine compartment ......... 358
Tires .................................. 373
Tire inflation pressure........ 387
Wheels .............................. 389
Air conditioning filter .......... 392
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 394
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 397
Light bulbs ......................... 403
6Interior features7Maintenance and care

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Wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212, 216
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 499
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 485
Halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front fog lights*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193, 198
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Back-up light
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193, 198
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 403, Watts: P. 512)
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
*2: If equipped
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1654-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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■Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 509)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 176)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).

2354-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the assist functions of the system
By means of warnings and brake control, the pre-crash safety system is intended to assist the driver in avoiding collisions through the process ofLOOK-JUDGE-ACT. There are limits to the degree of assistance the system can provide, so keep in mind the following important points.
● Assisting the driver in watching the road The pre-crash safety system is only able to detect vehicles directly in frontof your vehicle, and only within a limi ted range. It does not allow for care- less or inattentive driving, and is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for the driver to pay close atten- tion to the vehicle’s surroundings.
● Assisting the driver in making correct judgement When attempting to estimate the possibility of a collision, the only data available to the pre-crash safety system is that from vehicles it has detected directly in front of the vehicle. Therefore, it is absolutely neces-sary for the driver to remain vigila nt and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of collision in any given situation.
● Assisting the driver in taking action The pre-crash brake assist and pre- crash braking functions are designed to help avoid a collision or reduce the severity of a collision, as such theyonly operate when the system has determined that the possibility of a col- lision is high. This system is not capable of automatically avoiding a colli- sion or bringing the vehicle to a stop safely, without appropriate operationsbeing performed by the driver. For this reason, when encountering a dan-gerous situation the driver must take direct and immediate action in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
NOTICE
■ To avoid malfunction of the system
In the following situations, disable the pre-crash safety system. The system may operate even if there is no possibility of a collision.
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna- mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-ancer
● When transporting the vehicle via boat, truck, or similar means of transpor- tation
● When the front part of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as if tires of a different size than specified are used or if the suspension components are modified
● When the vehicle is being towed

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● When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
● When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
● When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or
if a shadow covers the lane markers
● When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
● When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
● When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
● When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens
● When driving on roads that are branching or merging
● When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
● When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
● When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses,
or when the headlights are misaligned
● When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
● When driving on rough or unpaved roads
● When the windshield is dirty, or if raindrops, condensation or ice are adher-
ing to the windshield
● When the heater is blowing to the feet, the upper part of the windshield may
get fogged up and have a negative effect
● When cleaning the inside of the windshield, touching the lens or getting
glass cleaner on the lens may have a negative effect
■ When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■ If the LDA indicator comes on in yellow
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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■ If the slip indicator comes on
It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
● The emergency flashers are off.
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The brake pedal is released.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten t he vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces
■ TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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WARNING
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless unnecessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for further in formation when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle 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 their wear level
is not noticeably different with each other. Also make sure that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

2684-7. Driving tips
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (Multidrive) 1 or R (man-
ual transmission) without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block
the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
Except 175/65R14 tires:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
175/65R14 tires:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
Cross chain
Except 175/65R14 tires:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
175/65R14 tires:
5 mm (0.20 in.) in diameter
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains