engine TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2008 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry 6
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 12-13 Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat15Clock 14Cruise control14Cup holders15Light control-Instrument panel14Lights & turn signals11Parking brake9Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear10Seats-Head restraints 10Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks-Power 16Doors-Child safety locks16Seat belts16Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor17Spare tire & tools17Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear window defogger switch*
Engine switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror control switches*
Instrument panel light control
* If equipped

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008Owner’s Manual.
Open door warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
“AIR BAG ON” indicator
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator2
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Front fog light indicator Airbag SRS warning
1
Low fuel level warning1
Door indicator1
Electric power steering system warning1
Tire Pressure Warning1

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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
Pull up
Pull up
Driver seat
Tu r n
Hang
NOTE:
Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Keyless entry (if equipped)
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Push and hold
Driver seat
Push

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position. * The engine switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Tilt steering wheel
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release
lever
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
3
2
L

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Cruise control switch ∗ P. 132
Engine switch P. 108
∗: If equipped
Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 121
Cup holders P. 195Outside rear view mirror
switches
∗ P. 50

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1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without engine immobilizer system (type A)
Master key (with wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function ( →P. 24)
Master key (without wire-
less remote control func-
tion)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles without engine im mobilizer system (type B)
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type A) Master key (with wireless
remote control function)
Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 24)
Master key (without wire-
less remote control func-
tion)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
n
When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the luggage security system on. ( →P. 3 3 )
Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the
attendant.
n Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( →P. 316)
NOTICE
nTo prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)
l Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type B)
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

30 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with power door lock
The door cannot be locked if the driver’s door is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.
nKey reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
n Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 351)