TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2008 Owners Manual

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Remove the light bulb.
n LED high mounted stoplight (veh icles with the rear spoiler)
If the high mounted stoplight has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
n Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
l Water has built up inside the headlight.
n LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
CAUTION
nReplacing light bulbs
Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
n To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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NOTICE
l
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
Do
not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
l Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (→P. 285)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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n
Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC (engine off) or ON (engine run-
ning) position.
CAUTION
n Caution while towing
lUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position.

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Installing towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
nLocation of the emer gency towing eyelet
→P. 302

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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
nInstalling towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
nTo prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rearVehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
n To prevent damaging the vehicle ( vehicles with a manual transmission)
l Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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Using a flat bed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Front

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
n Visible symptoms
lFluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
l High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
l Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
n Audible symptoms
lChanges in exhaust sound
l Excessive tire squeal when cornering
l Strange noises related to the suspension system
l Pinging or other noises related to the engine
n Operational symptoms
lEngine missing, stumbling or running rough
l Appreciable loss of power
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
l Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor