trunk release TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Audio control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Combination meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Dashboard illumination knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Cruise control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Push button start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Hood release handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Remote fuel-filler lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Trunk release button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 115
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1152-3. Door and Locks
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Before Driving
■Opening the liftgate (5-Door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate,
then press the electric liftgate
opener on the liftgate and raise
the liftgate when the latch
releases.
■ Opening the liftgate (With the advanced keyless function)
● A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being car ried.
● When opening the liftgate with the doors and the liftgate locke d, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate latch to release after t he electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
● The liftgate can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the liftgate can
be opened by pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the liftgate cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, first push the liftgate co mpletely
closed, then press the electric liftgate opener to fully open t he liftgate.
● When the liftgate latch is released by pressing the electric li ftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is not operated f or a certain period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.
To o p e n
Press the electric liftgate opener again.
To close
To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open i t first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it after waiting at least 1 second.
● If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning indicated in
the instrument cluster.
● If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by perform-
ing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506
Opening and Closing th e Liftgate/Trunk Lid

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2-3. Door and Locks
■Opening the trunk lid (4-Door)
●Using the remote release button
Push the remote release but-
ton.
● Using the electric trunk lid opener (With the advanced keyless
function)
A locked trunk lid can also be
opened while the key is
being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid
opener on the trunk lid, then
raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.
■Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
5-Door
Lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, then
push the liftgate closed using
both hands. Do not slam it. Pull
up on the liftgate to make sure it
is secure.
4-Door
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is sec ure.
Liftgate grip
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1172-3. Door and Locks
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Before Driving
■Opening the trunk lid
●When opening the trunk lid with the doors locked, it may requir e a few sec-
onds for the trunk lid latch to release after the electric trun k lid opener is
pressed.
● The trunk lid can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can
be opened by pressing the electric trunk lid opener. If the tru nk lid cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, press the electric trunk l id opener to
fully open the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
● If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked, the trunk lid can be open ed by per-
forming the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506.
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Luggage compartment cover (5-Door)
The luggage compartment can
be accessed by opening the lift-
gate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the lift-
gate.
Luggage Compartment
Strap
WARNING
■ Do not place anything on top of the cover
Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo coul d become a
projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight
luggage compartment cover to keep the contents of your luggage area out
of sight; it will not retain heavy objects that are not tied down in an accident
such as a rollover. Tie down all heavy objects, whether luggage or cargo,
using the tie down hooks.
■ Make sure luggage and cargo are secured before driving
● Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
● Make sure the luggage compartment cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in in jury.

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1192-3. Door and Locks
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Before Driving
■Removing the cover
This cover can be removed for more room.Remove the straps from the
hooks.
Lift the end of the luggage
compartment cover a little,
pull it outward, and remove it
from the pins.
Lift the front end of the lug-
gage compartment cover and
remove it.
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever tha t pro-
vides a means of escape for child ren and adults in the event they
become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults mi ght be with keys and locking the ir
cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to p lay
around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiariz e themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever so that all children can be told
about it in an appropriate way, keeping in mind that most vehic les do
not have such levers.
■Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside
Slide the inside trunk release
lever in the direction of the
arrow. The lever is made of
material that will glow for hours
in the darkness of the trunk fol-
lowing a brief exposure to ambi-
ent light.
The inside trunk release lever is
located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
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1252-4. Fuel and Emission
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Before Driving
Before refueling, close all the doors, windows, and the liftgate/trunk
lid, and switch t he ignition OFF.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull
the remote fuel-f iller lid release.
To remove the fuel-filler cap , turn it counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the
inner side of the fuel-filler lid.
Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling. Pu ll out
the refueling nozzle after the refueling stops automatically.
To close the fuel-fille r cap, turn it clockwise until a click is heard.
To close, press the fuel-filler lid
until it locks securely.
Refueling
Remote fuel-filler lid release
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2-8. Security System
Theft Deterrent System
The system will not function unless it’s properly armed. So when you
leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
■System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights fl ash
for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of
the following: • Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key, door lock switch, or an
inside door-lock knob.
• Forcing open a door, the hood or the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Opening the hood by operatin g the hood release handle.
• Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.
If the system is triggered agai n, the lights and horn will activate until
the driver’s door or the liftgate/trunk lid is unlocked with th e smart
key.
With the advanced ke yless function:
The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the req uest
switch on a door.
● The liftgate/trunk lid does not open while the theft deterrent system is oper-
ating.
● If the battery goes dead while the theft deterrent system is ar med, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
: If equipped
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry in to
the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnor -
mality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning
lights.
Operation

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Exhaust Gas ............................. 123
Exterior Care ............................ 442Aluminum Wheel Maintenance ....................... 448
Bright-Metal Maintenance ..... 447
Maintaining the Finish ........... 444
Plastic Part Maintenance ...... 449
Flasher Hazard warning..................... 208
Headlights ............................. 192
Flat Tire..................................... 457 Mounting the Spare Tire ....... 470
Removing a Flat Tire ............ 465
Floor Mat .................................. 144
Fluid Brake/Clutch ......................... 401
Washer ................................. 402
Fluids
Classification......................... 549
Fog Lights ................................ 198
Foot Brake ................................ 209
Front Seat ................................... 23
Fuel Filler lid and cap.................... 124
Gauge ................................... 168
Requirements ....................... 121
Tank capacity........................ 549
Fuel Consumption Display ..... 222
Fuel Economy Monitor ............ 221
Ending display ...................... 222
Fuel consumption display ..... 222
Fuses ........................................ 435 Panel description .................. 438
Replacement......................... 435
Gauges ..................................... 164
Glove Compartment ................ 382 Hazard Warning Flasher ......... 208
Hazardous Driving................... 143
Head Restraint ........................... 30
Headlights
Control .................................. 192
Flashing ................................ 196
High-low beam...................... 196
Leveling ................................ 197
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ........ 213
Hood Release........................... 392
Horn .......................................... 128
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ........................ 489
Ignition Switch ................................... 156
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning beep............ 504
Illuminated Entry System ....... 377
Immobilizer System................. 136
Indicator Lights ....................... 174 Low engine coolant
temperature ........................ 176
Wrench ................................. 175
Inside Trunk Release Lever .... 119
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ............................. 401
Inspecting Coolant Level ........ 398
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ... 397
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ....................................... 402
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Starting the Engine.................. 158
Steering Wheel......................... 127Horn ...................................... 128
Storage Compartments ........... 381 Cargo Sub-Compartment...... 383
Glove compartment .............. 382
Overhead Console ................ 381
Rear coat hooks.................... 383
Sunvisors ................................. 374
Tachometer .............................. 167
Theft Deterrent System ........... 138
Tiedown Hook ..................................... 487
Tire Information ....................... 522
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ................................... 241
Tire inflation pressure warning beep ......................... 505
Tires .......................................... 413 Flat Tire................................. 457
Replacing a Tire.................... 416
Replacing a Wheel................ 417
Snow tires ............................. 147
Specifications........................ 553
Temporary Spare Tire........... 417
Tire Inflation Pressure........... 413
Tire Rotation ......................... 414
Tire chains ............................ 147
Uniform tire quality grading system (UTQGS) . ............... 519
Towing
Recreational towing .............. 153
Trailer Towing ....................... 152
Towing Description ................. 486
Traction Control System
(TCS)....................................... 216 TCS/DSC Indicator Light ...... 217
Trip Computer .......................... 171
Trip Meter ................................. 165 Trouble
Battery runs out .................... 478
Emergency Starting .............. 482
Emergency Towing ............... 486
Flat Tire ................................ 457
Overheating .......................... 484
Parking in an Emergency ..... 456
When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened .............................. 506
Trunk Lid .................................. 113 Inside Trunk Release
Lever .................................. 119
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened .............................. 506
Trunk Light............................... 376
Turn Signals............................. 199
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 374
Vehicle Data Recordings ........ 518
Vehicle Information Labels..................................... 546
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