light TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents
used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not remo ved,
they will speed up rust ing and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these
parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and wheel housings with lukewarm or
cold water at the end of each wi nter. Try also to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas because they easily hide m ud
and dirt. It will do more harm than good to wet down the road grime
without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be clogged. Water trapped there wil l cause
rusting.
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Spec ial
care is needed to protect this coating.
Underbody Maintenance
WARNING
■ Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasin g the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until
the brake performance returns to normal
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distan ce or the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a seri ous accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affect ed.
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance (if equipped)

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Maintenance and Care
• When cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic deter gents, or
strongly alkaline detergents. Ot herwise, these chemical agents can
discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of
these chemical age nts, flush with water immediately.
• If plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as gasoline, oil, engine cool ant, or
battery fluid, it could cause di scoloration, staining, or paint peeling.
Wipe off any such chemical agents or fluids using a soft cloth imme-
diately.
• High water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of high pressure car washer
device. If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicl e or
aimed at one area for an extended period of time, it could defo rm
plastic parts or damage the paint.
• Do not use wax containing compounds (polish). Otherwise, it co uld
result in paint damage.
• In addition, do not use an electrical or air tool to apply wax . Other-
wise, the frictional heat generat ed could result in deformation of
plastic parts o r paint damage.
NOTICE
●Do not use any detergent other than mild detergent. Before usin g any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum whe els.
● Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing comp ound, or
solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
● Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent cor-
rosion.
● Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses h igh-speed
or hard brushes.
Plastic Part Maintenance

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■Leather
●Because genuine leather is a natural material, its surface is n ot uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches, and wrinkles.
● To maintain the quality for as long as possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
NOTICE
■Leather
● Sand and dust on the seat surface may damage the overcoat of the genu-
ine leather surfaces and accelerate wear.
● Greasy soiling on genuine leather may cause molding and stains.
● Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth may cause damage.
● Do not wipe the leather using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or orga nic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause discolor-
ation or stains.
● If the seats get wet, promptly remove moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining
moisture on the surface may cause deterioration such as hardeni ng and
shrinkage.
● Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods may cause deterior ation and
shrinkage. When parking the car under direct sunlight for long periods,
shade the interior using sunshades.
● Do not leave vinyl products on the seats for long periods as they may
affect the leather quality and coloring. If the cabin temperatu re becomes
hot, the vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the genuine leathe r.
■ Fabric
Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
■ Panel
● Do not wipe leather parts using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or or ganic sol-
vents such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause dis-
coloration or stains.
● Scratches or nicks on the panels and metallic trim resulting from the use of
a hard brush or cloth may not be repairable.
● Be particularly careful when cleaning high lustre panels and me tallic trim
as they can be easily scratched.

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6If Trouble Arises
6-1. Parking in an EmergencyParking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................... 457
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting.................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine............................. 482
Push-Starting .................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ...................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ........... 486
Tiedown Hooks ................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ................. 489
Message Indicated on Display ............................ 500
Warning Sound is Activated ......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ......... 506

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6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should
always be used when you stop on
or near a roadway in an emer-
gency.
The hazard warning lights warn
other drivers that your vehicle is a
traffic hazard and that they must
take extreme caution when near
it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
The hazard warning indicator lights in the combination meter fl ash
simultaneously.
● The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on.
● Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.

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If Trouble Arises
Your Toyota has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is
lighter and smaller than a convent ional tire, and is designed only for
emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
Temporary spare tire s should NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
■To remove the spare tire
Lift the trunk/luggage com-
partment mat.
Turn the spare tire hold-down
bolt counterclockwise.
■To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal. After sto ring,
verify that the spare tire is stored securely.
Spare Tire
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Spare tire hold-down boltO
WARNING
■Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (dr iving
wheels)
Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the front driving wheels
is dangerous. Handling will be affe cted. You could lose control of the
vehicle, especially on ice or snow bound roads, and have an acc ident.
Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporar y spare tire
to the rear.

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6-3. Battery Runs Out
Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the proce-
dure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we stro ngly rec-
ommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as pos sible
to your vehicle’s battery.
Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air con di-
tioner is turned off.
Remove the battery cover.
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6-5. Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:
Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Put a vehicle with an automatic t ransaxle in park (P), a manual tran-
saxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioner.
Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-
partment.
If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Do not go near the front of t he vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engin e after
the temperature has decreased.
When cool, check th e coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant lea ks from the radiator and hoses.
■If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leak ing:
Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on,
the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
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6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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If Trouble Arises
If a War ning Light Turns On or Flashes
The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center displ ay.
If the warning light is turned on, select the icon on the home
screen to display the applications screen.
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
Select “Warning Guidance” to d isplay the current warnings.
Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a
malfunction. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and c ontact
your Toyota dealer.
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for
each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if
the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult your
Toyota dealer.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
SignalWarning
Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions:
• Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switched to START or ON. It turns off
when the parking brake is fully released.
• Low brake fluid level warning If the brake warning light remains illuminated even
though the parking brake is released, the brake fluid
may be low or there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact your Toyota dealer.
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4906-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution control unit deter-
mines that some components are operating incorrectly,
the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The prob-
lem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution
system.
Charging System Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
Consult your Toyota dealer.
Engine Oil Warning LightThis warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is dis-
played while driving:
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-
way on level ground.
Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Inspect the engine oil level P. 397. If it’s low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful
not to overfill.
Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is
normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to your Toyota dealer.
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