TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID 2013 Owners Manual

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Driving the vehicle ............ 202
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles without a smart
entry & start system])...... 222
Engine (ignition) switch
(except hybrid vehicle
[vehicles with a smart
entry & start system])...... 226
Engine (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
without an electronic
key]) ................................ 236
Power (ignition) switch
(hybrid vehicle [vehicles
with an electronic key]) ... 241
EV drive mode
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 248
Hybrid transmission .......... 250
Multidrive .......................... 253
Multi-mode manual
transmission ................... 258
Manual transmission......... 263
Turn signal lever ............... 267
Parking brake ................... 269
Horn .................................. 270
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 271
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 276
Multi-information display ... 2842-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 291
Fog light switch ................. 300
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................ 302
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 307
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 309
Speed limiter ..................... 313
Stop & Start system .......... 316
Driving assist systems ...... 324
Hill-start assist control
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 330
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................ 332
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 334
Winter driving tips ............. 336
Trailer towing
(hybrid vehicle) ............... 340
Trailer towing (except hybrid
vehicle [except for
South Africa]) .................. 341

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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
Starting the engine (except hybrid vehicle) or hybrid system
(hybrid vehicle)
P. 222, 226, 236, 241
Driving
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 250, 253)
Release the parking brake. (P. 269)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to E or
M. (P. 258)
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows E.
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of
the gear position indicator shows 1.
Release the parking brake. (P. 269)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 263)
Release the parking brake. (P. 269)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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Stopping
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a Multidrive and a Stop & Start system: If the Stop &
Start system is enabled, depressing the brake pedal will stop the
engine. (P. 316)
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P. (P. 250, 253)
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 258)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. (P. 263)
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is
enabled, shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal
will stop the engine. (P. 316)

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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 269)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 250)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without an electronic key:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
hybrid system.
Vehicles with an electronic key:
Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key
on your person.
Vehicles with a Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 269)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 253)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 269)
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 258)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Make sure that the display of the gear position indicator shows 1
or R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 269)
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 263)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with a hybrid transmission or a Multidrive
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to E or M.
When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows E.
When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows 1.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Engine speed while driving (except manual transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
Except hybrid vehicle
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode (vehicle with a Mul-
tidrive) or Easy sports (Es) mode (vehicles with a multi-mode manual
transmission) is selected
Hybrid vehicle
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
Except hybrid vehicle
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Hybrid vehicle
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 1600 km (994 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Idling time before stopping the engine (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
Eco-friendly driving (vehicles with a Multidrive)
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed driv-
ingConstant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately 20
seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately 2
minutes
During Eco-friendly acceleration opera-
tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelerator
pedal is depressed excessively, and
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
The driving mode is set to sport mode.
The paddle shift switch is operated
while the shift lever in D.
The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be acti-
vated or deactivated. (P. 289)

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 657)
For efficient use (Hybrid vehicle)
Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be
generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring
unnecessary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving
with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time
may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid
battery is discharged.

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CAUTION
When starting the vehicle
On vehicles with a hybrid transmission, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the hybrid system operating. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping.
On vehicles with a Multidrive, always keep your foot on the brake pedal
while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creep-
ing.
On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
When driving the vehicle
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler-
ator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
On hybrid vehicles, the driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians
when the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor).
Because there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehi-
cle’s movement.