engine TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2009 Manual PDF

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
n
When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
nDo not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
n Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

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Air conditioning filter (if equipped)
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
n Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Slide off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch off.
The fuses are located in the following places. To check the
fuses, follow the in structions below.
n Engine compartment
Ty p e A
Remove the cover.
Ty p e B Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
n Engine compartment (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ALT 120 A Charging system, HTR SUB2,
EPS, ABS1/VSC1, HTR, ABS2/
VSC2, HTR SUB1,RDI, DEF, FR
FOG, OBD2, D/L, POWER, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, STOP and AM1
2 MAIN 60 A EFI, HORN, AM2, ALT-S, DOME,
ST, ECU-B, ETCS, HAZ, H-LP LH/
H-LP LO LH and H-LP RH/H-LP
LO RH fuses

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nEngine compartment (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 AM2 15 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2 HORN 10 A Horn
3 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
4 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
5 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
6 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
7 FR DEF 20 A No circuit
8 ABS2/VSC2 30 A Anti-lock brake system
9 H-LP MAIN 30 A H-LP LH/H-LP LO LH fuse
10 ST 30 A Starting system 11 S-LOCK 20 A No circuit
12 DOME 15 A Interior light, personal lights, theft
deterrent system, audio system,
wireless remote control system

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13 ECU-B
7.5 AEngine immobilizer system, day-
time running light system, front
passenger occupant classification
system, power windows, door lock
system, theft deterrent system,
meter and gauge
14 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
15 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
16 HAZ 10 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
17 H-LP RH/H-LP
LO RH 10 A Right-hand headlight
18 H-LP LH/H-LP
LO LH 10 A Left-hand headlight
19 EFI2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20 HTR SUB2 40 A Air conditioning system
21 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
22 ABS1/VSC1 50 A Anti-lock brake system
23 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
24 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fan
25 HTR SUB1 30 A Air conditioning system
26 H-LP CLN/PWR
HTR 30 A No circuit
27 AMT 50 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

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9 ID/UP/MIR HTR 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, outside rear view mirror
control, outside rear view mirror
heaters
10 IGN 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer sys-
tem, SRS airbag system, front pas-
senger occupant classification
system
11 MET 7.5 A Meter and gauge
12 WIP 25 A Windshield wiper and washer
13 RR WIP 15 A No circuit
14 WSH 15 A Windshield wiper and washer
15 ECU-IG 10 A Daytime running light system, anti-
lock brake system, electric power
steering system, power windows,
door lock system, theft deterrent
system, electric cooling fan, meter
and gauge
16 GAUGE 10 A Charging system, turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, back-up
lights, instrument panel light con-
trol, shift lock system, rear window
defogger, air conditioning system,
automatic transmission system
17 OBD2 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
18 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, shift lock system,
anti-lock brake system
19 D/L 25 A Door lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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. 286)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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nEmergency 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.