Start TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle)
Hybrid system features ......... 48
Hybrid system precautions ... 52
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 57
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 62
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................... 64
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 69
Push-button start system ...... 94
Wireless remote control ...... 105
Side doors........................... 114
Back door............................ 119
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats .......................... 124
Rear seats .......................... 127
Head restraints ................... 131
Seat belts ............................ 133
Steering wheel .................... 140
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ........................ 141
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1441-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 147
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 151
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer/
immobilizer system .......... 155
Double locking system ....... 162
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 164
SRS airbags ....................... 166
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 177
Child restraint systems ....... 181
Installing child restraints ..... 190
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 204
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])........ 224
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])........ 228
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) .................................. 238
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ..... 243
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ................. 250
Hybrid transmission ............ 252
Multidrive ............................ 255
Multi-mode manual
transmission ..................... 260
Manual transmission ........... 265
Turn signal lever ................. 269
Parking brake...................... 271
Horn .................................... 2722-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 273
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 278
Multi-information display .... 286
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 293
Fog light switch .................. 302
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 304
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 309
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 311
Speed limiter ...................... 315
Stop & Start system ........... 318
Driving assist systems........ 326
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle)................. 332
Diesel particulate filter
system.............................. 334
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 336
Winter driving tips............... 338
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle)................. 342
Trailer towing (except
hybrid vehicle [except for
South Africa]) ................... 343
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 446
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 451
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 454
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 457
Hood ................................... 462
Positioning a floor jack ........ 464
Engine compartment........... 467
12-volt battery
(hybrid vehicle) ................. 487
Tires .................................... 494
Tire inflation pressure ......... 498
Wheels ................................ 500
Air conditioning filter ........... 502
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 505
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 510
Light bulbs .......................... 5355-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 552
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 553
If you think something
is wrong............................ 563
Fuel pump shut off system
(except hybrid vehicle
[gasoline engine only]) ..... 564
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 565
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ......................... 582
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........... 594
If the engine will not start
(except hybrid vehicle) ..... 611
If the hybrid system will not
start (hybrid vehicle)......... 614
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with a hybrid transmission
or a Multidrive) ................. 616
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted (vehicles with a
multi-mode manual
transmission).................... 617
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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VSC OFF switch P. 328
“SPORT” switch
“Es” switch
“EV MODE” switch

P. 256
P. 261
P. 250Cup holders
Portable ashtray

P. 422
P. 430
Shift lever P. 252, 255, 260, 265
Parking brake lever P. 271
Cup holders P. 422
Stop & Start cancel
switch

“ECO MODE” switch

P. 319
P. 253
Seat heater switch P. 434
Shift lock override button
P. 616, 617
: If equipped
Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)

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Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)
P. 228
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 309
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 304
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart entry & start system)
P. 224
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: If equipped
VSC OFF switch P. 328
Cup holders
Portable ashtray

P. 422
P. 430
Shift lever P. 252, 255, 265
Parking brake lever P. 271
Cup holders P. 422
Stop & Start cancel switch
“ECO MODE” switch
P. 319
P. 253
Shift lock override button
P. 616
“SPORT” switch
“EV MODE” switch
P. 256
P. 250
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Manual headlight leveling dial P. 295
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 144
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)
P. 224
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart entry & start system)
P. 228
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 309
Windshield wiper and washer switch
P. 304
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
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CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the panoramic roof shade, or other fea-
tures of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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1-1. Hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle)
Hybrid system features ....... 48
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 52
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ......... 57
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................... 62
1-2. Key information
Keys.................................... 64
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 69
Push-button start
system .............................. 94
Wireless remote control .... 105
Side doors ........................ 114
Back door ......................... 119
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats........................ 124
Rear seats ........................ 127
Head restraints ................. 131
Seat belts.......................... 133
Steering wheel .................. 140Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ...................... 141
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 144
1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................. 147
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 151
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer/
immobilizer system ......... 155
Double locking system ...... 162
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 164
SRS airbags...................... 166
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 177
Child restraint systems ..... 181
Installing child restraints ... 190

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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released.
The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped
* and the motor is used.
*: However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) needs to be
charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gasoline engine
may not stop automatically. (P. 50)
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as
necessary.
When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that
of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).