TPMS TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
3
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The system monitors the tire pres-
sures  indirectly  using  the  data
sent  from  the  ABS  wheel  speed
sensors.
To  allow  the  system  to  operate  correctly,  the  system  needs  to  b e  ini-
tialized  with  the  specified  tire  pressure  (value  on  the  tire  pressure
label). Follow the procedure and perform the initialization.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitorin g System Initialization on P. 244. 
The warning light flashes when  the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173.
: If equipped
The  Tire  Pressure  Monitoring  S ystem  (TPMS)  monitors  the  air
pressure of all four tires. If the air pressure of one or more  tires
is  too  low,  the  system  warns  the  driver  by  indicating  the  tire
pressure  monitoring  system  warning  light  in  the  combination
meter and operating a beep sound. 
ABS wheel sp eed sensor 
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2433-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
3
When Driving
NOTICE
●Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked  monthly
when  cold  and  inflated  to  the  inflation  pressure  recommended  by  the
vehicle  manufacturer  on  the  vehi cle  placard  or  tire  inflation  pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the  size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire i nflation pressure label, you sh ould deter-
mine the proper tire inflati on pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with  a tire
pressure  monitoring  system  (TPMS )  that  illuminates  a  low  tire  pres-
sure  telltale  when  one  or  more  of  your  tires  is  significantly  u nder-
inflated.  Accordingly,  when  the   low  tire  pressure  telltale  illuminates,
you  should  stop  and  check  your  tires  as  soon as  possible,  and  i nflate
them  to  the  proper  pressure.  Driving  on  a  significantly  under-i nflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.  Under-infla-
tion  also  reduces  fuel  efficiency  and  tire  tread  life,  and  may  affect  the
vehicle’s handling an d stopping ability.
Please  note  that  the  TPMS  is  not  a  substitute  for  proper  tire  m ainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s r esponsibility to maintain correc t tire pres-
sure,  even  if  under-inflation  has  not  reached  the  level  to  trig ger
illumination of the TPMS lo w tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction ind ica-
tor to indicate when the syste m is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator i s combined with the low tire pressure
telltale.  When  the  system  detects  a  malfunction,  the  telltale  will  flash
for  approximately  one  minute  an d  then  remain  continuously  illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle star t-ups
as  long  as  the  malfunction  exists .  When  the  malfunction  indicator  is
illuminated,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  detect  or  signal  low tire
pressure  as  intended.  TPMS  malfunctions  may  occur  for  a  variety  of
reasons,  including  the  installation  of  replacement  or  alternate  tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning pr operly.
Always  check  the  TPMS  malfunction  telltale  after  replacing  one  or
more tires or wheels on your veh icle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to functi on prop-
erly.
●To  avoid  false  readings,  the  system  samples  for  a  little  while  before
indicating  a  problem. As  a  res ult  it  will  not  instantaneously  register  a
rapid tire deflation or blow out. 
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4956-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
6
If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■Never  tamper  with  the  air  bag/pr etensioner  systems  and  always  h ave
your Toyota dealer perform  all servicing and repairs
Self-servicing  or  tampering  with  the  systems  is  dangerous. An  a ir  bag/pre-
tensioner  could  accidentally  activate  or  become  disabled  causin g  serious
injury or death.
■
If  the  tire  pressure  monitoring  system  warning  light  illuminate s  or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decr ease
vehicle  speed  immediately  and  avoid  sudden  maneuvering  and
braking
If  the  tire  pressure  monitoring   system  warning  light  illuminate s  or
flashes,  or  the  tire  pressure  war ning  beep  sound  is  heard,  it  is  danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden mane uvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability co uld worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a  safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determ ine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added an d the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair s tation.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light
Ignoring  the TPMS  warning  light  is  dangerous,  even  if  you  know  why it
is  illuminated.  Have  the  problem   taken  care  of  as  soon  as  possi ble
before  it  develops  into  a  more  serious  situation  that  could  lea d  to  tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
NOTICE
■ Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
If  the  automatic  transaxle  warning  light  illuminates,  the  trans axle  has  an
electrical  problem.  Continuing  to  drive  your  Toyota  in  this  condition  could
cause  damage  to  your  transaxle.  Consult  your  Toyota  dealer  as  s oon  as
possible.
■ KEY Warning Light
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator
light  (amber)  flashes,  the  engine  may  not  start.  If  the  engine  cannot  be
started, try starting it using the emergency operation for star ting the engine,
and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as  possible. 
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4986-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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■Low Fuel Warning Light
The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the  fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle post ure.
■ Seat Belt Warning Light
●The  warning light  flashes for about 6  seconds if  the driver’s s eat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched ON.
● To allow the front passenger occupant classification sensor to  function prop-
erly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the  front passen-
ger’s  seat.  The  sensor  may  not  function  properly  because  the  ad ditional
seat cushion could cause sensor interference.
● If a small child is seated on the front passenger’s seat, the warning light may
not operate.
■ Tire Pressure Monitoring  System Warning Light
●
Perform  tire pressure  adjustment  when the tires are cold. Tire  pressure
will vary according to the tire temperature, therefore let the  vehicle stand
for 1 hour or only drive it 1 mile (1.6 km) or less before adju sting the tire
pressures.  When  pressure  is  adjusted  on  hot  tires  to  the  cold  i nflation
pressure,  the TPMS  warning  light/beep  may  turn  on  after  the  tir es  cool
and pressure drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning  light, resulting from the tire air pres-
sure  dropping  due  to  cold  ambient  temperature  will  remain  illum inated
even if the ambient t emperature rises. In this case, it will also be neces-
sary to adjust the tire air pressures. If the TPMS warning ligh t illuminates
due to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to check and adju st the tire
air pressures.
●Tires lose air naturally over time and the TPMS cannot tell if  the tires are
getting too soft over time or you have a flat. However, when you find one
low  tire  in  a  set  of  four-that  is  an  indication  of  trouble;  you   should  have
someone  drive  the  vehicle  slowly  forward  so  you  can  inspect  any  low
tire for cuts and any metal objects sticking through tread or s idewall. Put
a  few  drops  of  water  in  the  valve  stem  to  see  if  it  bubbles  ind icating  a
bad valve. Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply reinf lating
the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to your Toyota dealer . 
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4996-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
6
If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■If  the  tire  pressure  monitoring  system  warning  light  illuminates  or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decr ease
vehicle  speed  immediately  and  avoid  sudden  maneuvering  and
braking
If  the  tire  pressure  monitoring   system  warning  light  illuminate s  or
flashes,  or  the  tire  pressure  war ning  beep  sound  is  heard,  it  is  danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden mane uvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability co uld worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a  safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determ ine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added an d the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair s tation.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light
Ignoring  the TPMS  warning  light  is  dangerous,  even  if  you  know  why it
is  illuminated.  Have  the  problem   taken  care  of  as  soon  as  possi ble
before  it  develops  into  a  more  serious  situation  that  could  lea d  to  tire
failure and a dangerous accident.