ESP TOYOTA YARIS iA 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-3. Child Restraint
Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Toyota strongly recom-
mends that children be properly restrained and child-restraint systems
of all kinds are properly secured on the rear seats which are the best
place for children.
For more details, refer to “Front passenger occupant classification
sensor” ( →P. 78).
Your Toyota is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of spe-
cially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. When using
these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “Using LATCH
Lower Anchor” (→P. 57).
WARNING
■Use the correct size child-restraint system
For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must
be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending
on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in
an accident.
■ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and always keep the child-
restraint system buckled down
An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous. In a sudden stop or a
collision it could move causing serious injury or death to the child or other
occupants. Make sure any child-restraint system is properly secured in
place according to the child-restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
When not in use, remove it from the vehicle or fasten it with a seat belt, or
latch it down to BOTH LATCH lower anchors for LATCH child-restraint sys-
tems and the corresponding tether anchor.
■ Always secure a child in a proper child-restraint system
Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dan-
gerous. No matter how strong the person may be, he or she cannot hold
onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury
or death to the child or other occupants. Even in a moderate accident, the
child may be exposed to air bag forces that could result in serious injury or
death to the child, or the child may be slammed into an adult, causing injury
to both child and adult.

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1-4. SRS Air Bags
◆Curtain Air Bags
The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pil-
lars, and the roof edge along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater
than moderate force, the curtain ai r bag inflates quickly and helps to
reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger’s head caused
by directly hitting interior pa rts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag depl oyment, refer to “SRS Air Bag
Deployment Criteria” ( →P. 7 4 ) .
In a side impact
Greater than moderate impact to on e side of the vehicle will cause
the curtain air bag on that side only to inflate.
Only one side curtain air bag
will deploy on the side of the
vehicle that receives the force
of an impact.
In a roll-over
In response to a vehicle roll-over, both curtain air bags inflate.
Both curtain air bags will deploy
after the roll-over accident is
detected.

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892-1. Keys
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Before Driving
●The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions.
● The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/trunk lid lock/unlock)
when the ignition is switched off. The system does not operate if the ignition
is switched to any position other than off.
● If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new battery, refer
to Key Battery Replacement ( →P. 436).
● Additional keys can be obtained at your Toyota dealer. Up to 6 keys can be
used with the keyless functions per vehicle. Bring all keys to your Toyota
dealer when additional keys are required.
Operation indicator light
Operation buttons
The operation indicator light
flashes when the buttons are
pressed.
● Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the com-
bination meter. Replacing the battery
about once a year is recommended
because the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or flash depend-
ing on the rate of battery depletion.
NOTICE
Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Smart Key
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952-2. Door and Locks
2
Before Driving
WARNING
■Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible per-
son with them
Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot
weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause
brain damage or even death.
■ Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a
place where your children will not find or play with them
Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even killed.
■ Keep all doors locked when driving
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle are dangerous. Passengers can fall out
if a door is accidentally opened and can more easily be thrown out in an
accident.
■ Always close all the windows, lock th e doors and take the key with you
when leaving your vehicle unattended
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock them-
selves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a vehicle left
unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders.
■ After closing the doors, always ver ify that they are securely closed
Doors not securely closed are dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with a door
not securely closed, the door could open unexpectedly resulting in an acci-
dent.
■ Always confirm the safety around the vehicle before opening a door
Suddenly opening a door is dangerous.
A passing vehicle or a pedestrian could be hit and cause an accident.
■ When opening or closing a door
Always confirm the conditions around the vehicle before opening/closing
the doors and use caution during strong winds or when parked on an
incline. Not being aware of the conditions around the vehicle is dangerous
because fingers could get caught in the door or a passing pedestrian could
be hit, resulting in an unexpected accident or injury.

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2-6. Windows
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the power windows to operate.
A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the switch
after fully opening/closing the power window. If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then operate the switch again.
■
Normal opening/closingClose
To close the window to the
desired position, lightly pull up
the switch.
Open
To open the window to the
desired position, lightly hold
down the switch.
WARNING
■Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window
Closing a power window is dangerous. A person’s hands, head, or even
neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even
death. This warning applies especially to children.
■ Never allow children to play with power window switches
Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate power windows unintentionally,
which could result in serious injury if a child’s hands, head or neck becomes
caught by the window.
NOTICE
To prevent burning out the fuse and damaging the power window system,
do not open or close more than three windows at once.
Operating the Driver’s Side Power Window
Master control switches
Driver’s
window
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2-7. Security System
2
Before Driving
Immobilizer System
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the
engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult
your Toyota dealer.
● The keys carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time. They are
only available through your Toyota dealer.
● Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. If a key is lost, consult your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● If you lose a key, your Toyota dealer will reset the electronic codes of your
remaining keys and immobilizer system. Bring all the remaining keys to your
Toyota dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not been reset is not possible.
The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a
key the system recognizes.
NOTICE
●Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
● To avoid damage to the key, do not:
• Drop the key.
• Get the key wet.
• Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field.
• Expose the key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard
or hood, under direct sunlight.
● If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction.
Consult your Toyota dealer.

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1613-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy
and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the com-
bination meter as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suit-
able gear position corresponding to the actual driving condition.
Selected gear position
Suitable gear position
The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed.
●The vehicle is stopped.
● The vehicle is put in neutral.
● The vehicle is driven in reverse.
● The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop.
● The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving.
NOTICE
●Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will
cause needless clutch wear and damage.
● Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing
from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd
gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.
● Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shift-
ing to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.
Gear Shift Indicator
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IndicationCondition
NumeralThe selected gear position is displayed.
and numeralShift up or down to the indicated gear position is rec-
ommended.

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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
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When Driving
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a
chattering noise from the brake system. This is normal ABS system
operation. Continue to depress the brake pedal without pumping the
brakes.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 157.
● Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge of surface layer when the wheels
skid.
● The sound of the ABS operating may be heard when starting the engine or
immediately after starting the vehicle, however, it does not indicate a mal-
function.
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each
wheel. If one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS responds by
automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel’s brake.
WARNING
■ Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ic\
e and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.

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3-8. Drive Selection
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When Driving
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)∗
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to
the side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●When the ignition is switched off, the sport mode is canceled.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected, the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
∗: If equipped
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle’s drive mode.
When the sport mode is selected, vehicle’s response against
accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers such as lane changes, merging onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
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3-10. Active Safety System
WARNING
■Do not rely on the Smart City Br ake Support System (SCBS) as a sub-
stitute for safer driving
The Smart City Brake Support (SCB S) system cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and
icy roads (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the
road surface). You can still have an accident.
■ Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
● The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could
result in an accident.
● The Smart City Brake Support (SCB S) is a system which operates in
response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or
react to two-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.
● The laser sensor for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is
installed near the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), heed the following cautions.
• Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield near the laser sensor (including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor
may not be able to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an acci-
dent.
• Do not apply coating agent to the windshield. Otherwise, the laser sen- sor may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which
could result in an accident.
• Do not disassemble the laser sensor.
• If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible near
the laser sensor, stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch
marks left on the windshield near the laser sensor, the system may
operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System
Operation on P. 210.
• When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult your Toyota dealer.
● The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not
detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such
cases, the system cannot accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may
not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully and pay attention to
the road ahead.