towing TOYOTA YARIS iA 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-4. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 112
2-5. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 113
2-6. Windows Power Windows ................ 116
2-7. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 120
Immobilizer System ........... 121
Theft Deterrent System ..... 123
2-8. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 126
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment .................... 127
Hazardous Driving............. 128
Floor Mat ........................... 129
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 130
Winter Driving.................... 131
Driving In Flooded Area ................................ 134
Overloading ....................... 135
Driving on Uneven Road ............................... 136
2-9. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 137
Recreational Towing ......... 138 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 140
Starting the Engine ............ 142
Turning the Engine Off ...... 147
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 148
Warning/Indicator Lights ............................... 156
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 160
Automatic Transaxle Controls ........................... 164
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 175
Fog Lights .......................... 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 180
Windshield Wipers and Washer ..................... 182
Rear Window Defogger.......................... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 186
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 191
3When Driving

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5-1. Essential InformationIntroduction ....................... 412
5-2. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Monitor......... 414
5-3. Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions ..................... 417
Hood.................................. 419
Engine Compartment Overview ......................... 421
Engine Oil.......................... 422
Engine Coolant.................. 425
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............. 428
Window Washer Fluid ....... 429
Body Lubrication ............... 430
Wiper Blades ..................... 431
Battery ............................... 434
Key Battery Replacement ................... 436
Tires .................................. 439
Light Bulbs ........................ 445
Fuses ................................ 455
5-4. Appearance Care Exterior Care ..................... 462
Interior Care ...................... 470 6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency ...................... 476
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............................ 477
Changing a Flat Tire .......... 481
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting .................... 491
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine ............................. 494
Push-Starting ..................... 495
6-5. Overheating Overheating ....................... 496
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ............ 498
Tiedown Hooks .................. 499
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes .................. 501
Message Indicated on Display............................. 511
Warning Sound is Activated.......................... 513
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened....................... 516
5Maintenance and Care6If Trouble Arises

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2-1. KeysKeys .................................... 86
Keyless Entry System ......... 88
2-2. Door and Locks Door Locks .......................... 94
Trunk Lid ........................... 103
2-3. Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ..................... 107
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...... 110
2-4. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel ................. 112
2-5. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 113 2-6. Windows
Power Windows ................ 116
2-7. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 120
Immobilizer System........... 121
Theft Deterrent System ..... 123
2-8. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 126
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment .................... 127
Hazardous Driving ............ 128
Floor Mat ........................... 129
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 130
Winter Driving ................... 131
Driving In Flooded Area ................................ 134
Overloading....................... 135
Driving on Uneven Road ............................... 136
2-9. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 137
Recreational Towing ......... 138

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2-9. Towing
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Before Driving
Trailer Towing
Your Toyota is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with
your Toyota.

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2-9. Towing
Recreational Towing
When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (→P. 498)
and “Tiedown Hooks” ( →P. 499) and carefully follow the instructions.
An example of “recreational to wing” is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4
wheels.

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3-5. Brake
WARNING
■Do not rely completely on Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on the vehicle’s load or if it is towing some-
thing. In addition, for vehicles with a manual transaxle, the vehicle could sti\
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roll depending on how the clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is operated.
Always confirm the safety around the vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.

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3-10. Active Safety System
●The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering
wheel).
● The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the follow-
ing conditions.
• The engine is running.
• The Smart City Brake Support (SCB S) warning light (amber) does not
illuminate.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
• The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning.
● The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a
near-infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reflected off the reflector
of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently,
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following
conditions:
• Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
• Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used
when it’s raining.
• The windshield is dirty.
• The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
• Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
● Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) sys-
tem may not operate normally.
• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
• If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
• When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting
exits.
• Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser sensor.
• Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising
from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
• When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
• When driving with tires having significantly different wear.

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6-1. Parking in an EmergencyParking in an Emergency ...................... 476
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................... 477
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 481
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting.................... 491
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine............................. 494
Push-Starting .................... 495
6-5. Overheating Overheating ...................... 496
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ........... 498
Tiedown Hooks ................. 499
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ................. 501
Message Indicated on Display ............................ 511
Warning Sound is Activated ......................... 513
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ...................... 516

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6-4. Emergency Starting
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If Trouble Arises
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Toyota.
You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.
WARNING
■Never tow a vehicle to start it
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could
surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide.
The occupants could be injured.
NOTICE
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.

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6-6. Emergency Towing
Towing Description
A towed vehicle usually should
have its drive wheels (front
wheels) off the ground. If exces-
sive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing with the rear wheels
on the ground, release the parking
brake.
We recommend that towing be done only by your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Wheel dollies
NOTICE
●Do not tow the vehicle pointed back-
ward with driving wheels on the ground.
This may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
● Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.