TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2009 Owners Manual

2009
Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Yaris Sedan
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Yaris.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Yaris
operations. Every Yaris owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEAT URES/OPER AT IONS
SAFETY AND E MERGENCY FEAT U RES
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16
Trunk release 6
Air Conditioning /Heating 13Audio 12-13 Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-R ear seat 15
Clock 14Cruise control 14Cup holders 15Light control-Instrument panel14
Lights & turn signals11Parking brake 9Power outlet 13Seat ad justments -Front 9Seat ad justments -Rear 10Seats-Head restraints 10Tilt steering wheel 8Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers10
Door locks-P ower 16Doors-Child safety locks 16Seat belts 16
Seat belts -Shoulder belt anchor 17Spare tire & tools 17Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning ) System 16
OVERVI EW
FEATUR ES/OPERAT IONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENC Y FEATUR ES
INDEX
1Visi t your Toyota dealer for information o n this and other customizable
opt ions.
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Instrument panel light control
Power rearview mirror controls*
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls
Cruise control
Engine switch
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Clock ad just button
Trip meter reset button
Instrument panel
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FEAT URES/OPER AT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
“AIR BAG ON” and “AI R BAG OFF” indicator
Audio system*
Air Conditioning controls
AUX adapter*
R ear window defogger switch*
Tilt steering lock release lever
Hood release
* If equipped
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Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2, 20\
09 Owner’s Manual
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Tachometer
Speedometer
Clock
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster
With optitron type meter
Without optitron type meter
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
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FEAT URES/OPER AT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
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, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Open door warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
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 warning Electric power steering system warning
1
Low Tire P ressure Warning1
Cruise control /set indicator
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
Pull up
Pull up
Driver seat
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
TWI CE: All doors
Locking operation
Push and hold
Driver seat
Push
Tu r n
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FEAT URES/OPER AT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hoodPull
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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/OPERAT IONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
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.
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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