TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID 2013 Owners Manual

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When driving
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Shift position purpose
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
Selecting Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the
operation of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be
minimized.
Eco drive mode
When Eco drive mode is
turned on, the “ECO MODE”
indicator will come on.
Pressing the “ECO MODE”
switch again turns Eco drive
mode off.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (P. 366) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the temperature setting or fan speed, or
turn off Eco drive mode.
When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 613
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Multidrive
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine
braking forces by operating shift lever.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
The “SPORT” indicator will
come on.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2
(P. 255)

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Changing gear steps in 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
Shift the shift lever to the M position and operate the shift lever or
paddle shift switch.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the multi-
information display.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-
matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
Gear step functions
You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.
A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

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Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and
“+” paddle shift switch. The gear steps can then be selected by oper-
ating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear step changes once
every time the paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed in the multi-
information display
Gear step functions
P. 255
Deactivation of the temporally gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
In the following situations, temporally gear steps selection mode in the D
position will be deactivated:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of
time in one gear step
When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time

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When driving with the cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will
not be canceled.
• While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, down-
shifting to 6, 5, or 4. (P. 255)
• When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D posi-
tion. (P. 254)
When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 613
If the “M” indicator flashes or a buzzer beeps after shifting the shift
lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
Downshift restriction warning buzzer (vehicles with a 7-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gear steps suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Multi-mode manual transmission
: If equipped
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
*1: The most appropriate gear is automatically selected upon an opera-
tion of the accelerator pedal and vehicle speed.
*2: A gear must be selected manually. However, the gear may automati-
cally be changed down optimally according to vehicle speed.
Shift positionFunction
RReversing
NNeutral or starting the engine
EEasy (E) mode driving*1
MManual (M) mode driving*2 (P. 259)

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Changing gears in M mode
When shift lever is in the M position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
Shift lever
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehi-
cle speed.
Selecting Easy sports (Es) mode (when the shift lever is in E
only)
Es mode can be selected for superior driving performance and
to achieve a feeling of faster acceleration than in E mode.
Turn Easy sports (Es) mode
on/off
To improve fuel economy, can-
cel Es mode for ordinary driv-
ing.

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YARIS_F (including HV)_WE_52D27EPaddle shift switches
Upshifting
Downshifting
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehi-
cle speed.
Changing gears in E or Es mode
When the E or Es mode is selected, the paddle shift switches can be
used as follows to select a gear temporarily.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear will be displayed.
To return to E or Es mode, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be
held down for a period of time.
Shifting operation may be
restricted depending on the vehi-
cle speed.