light TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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2173-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
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When Driving
This indicator light stays on for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched ON. If the TCS or DSC is
operating, the indicator light
flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may
have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take you r
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
● In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging s ound will come
from the engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is operating p roperly.
● On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light

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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
DSC operation is possible at speeds greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Contact Your Toyota Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
P. 493.
The Dynamic Stability Control ( DSC) automatically controls
braking and engine torque in c onjunction with systems such as
ABS and TCS to help control si de slip when driving on slippery
surfaces, or during sudden or e vasive maneuvering, enhancing
vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS ( P. 215) and TCS ( P. 216).
WARNING
■Do not rely on the Dynamic Stabil ity Control as a substitute for safe
driving
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) cannot compensate for unsaf e and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following anothe r vehicle too
closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because
of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
NOTICE
● The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are obse rved:
• Use tires of the correct size specified for your Toyota on all 4 wheels.
• Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
• Do not mix worn tires.
● The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or a tempo-
rary spare tire is installed because the tire diameter changes.

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2193-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
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When Driving
This indicator light stays on for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched ON. If the TCS or DSC is
operating, the indicator light
flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may
have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take you r
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
This indicator light stays on for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC
OFF switch is pressed and TCS/
DSC is switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on P. 219.
If the light remains illuminated and the TCS/DSC is not switche d off,
take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. The DSC may have a mal -
function.
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn
off the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF
indicator light in the combination
meter will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF
indicator light will turn off.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
DSC OFF Indicator Light
DSC OFF Switch

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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
●When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC s ystem) will acti-
vate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing
the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
● If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off, it automat ically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
● Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the best traction.
● If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for 10 seconds or mor e, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
● If the Low Speed Pre-Collision System operates with the TCS/DSC turned
off, the TCS/DSC becomes operational automatically.

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3-8. Drive Selection
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speed s increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Cruise control is operating.
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to
the side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●In the following cases, the drive selection is canceled.
• The ignition is switched OFF.
• Cruise control is set.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected , the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle’s drive mode.
When the sport mode is selected, vehicle’s response against
accelerator operation is enhanc ed. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers such as lane changes, merging onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such a s wet or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
Drive Selection Switch

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2253-8. Drive Selection
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When Driving
When the sport mode is selected,
the select mode indicator light
turns on in the combination meter.
If the mode cannot be switched to drive mode, the select mode indicator light
flashes to notify the driver.
Select Mode Indicator Light

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3-9. Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it require s more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the
steering vibrates, consul t your Toyota dealer.
• The warning light notifies the driver of system abnormalities and
operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may als o activate depending on the syst em
abnormality or operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicl e in Safe Place Imme diately on P. 489.
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on P. 505.
NOTICE
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering
system.

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2293-10. Active Safety System
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When Driving
●The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will not operate if the driv er is deliber-
ately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and stee ring wheel).
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will operate under the follo wing condi-
tions.
• The engine is running.
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) does not illu-
minate.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a
near-infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector
of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Co nsequently,
the Low Speed Pre-Collision System may not operate under the following
conditions:
• Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicl e ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
• Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it’s raining.
• The windshield is dirty.
• The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extreme ly low or
high profile.
• Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
● Under the following conditions, the Low Speed Pre-Collision Sys tem may
not operate normally.
• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat.
• If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
• When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and e xiting
exits.
• Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers
the laser sensor.
• Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water v apor rising
from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
• When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
• When driving with tires having significantly different wear.

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3-10. Active Safety System
●In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently dete rmine that
there is a vehicle ahead and the Low Speed Pre-Collision System may oper-
ate.
• Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
• Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
• Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
• When passing through a toll gate equipped with a bar.
• When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.
• Plastic objects such as pylons.
• Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
● Manual transaxle:
If the vehicle is stopped by the Low Speed Pre-Collision System operation
and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173.

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3-10. Active Safety System
If the Low Speed Pre-Collision
System is operating, the indicator
light (red) flashes.
WARNING
■Do not modify the suspension
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to
correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Low Sp eed Pre-Colli-
sion System not operating normally or mistakenly operating, whi ch could
cause a serious accident.
■ Turn off the Low Speed Pre-Collision System when the vehicle is run-
ning on a chassis roller or being towed
Turn off the Low Speed Pre-Collision System to prevent mistaken operation
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed.
Refer to Stopping The Low Speed Pre-Collision System Operation on P. 233.
NOTICE
●When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recom-
mended that the Low Speed Pre-Collision System be turned off.
● Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Low Speed
Pre-Collision System may not operate normally.
Low Speed Pre-Collision Sy stem Indicator Light (Red)