brake fluid TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2010 User Guide

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5-1. Essential information
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

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system (vehicles with the ABS)
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

340 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 67.4 lbf(300 N, 31 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 44 lbf (196 N, 20kgf).
Steering
Pedal clearance *1
Vehicle without the VSC
Vehicle with the VSCWithout the ABS
2.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
With the ABS
2.9 in. (73 mm) Min.
3.0 in. (76 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel *26 — 9 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 164
ABSABS ...................................... 139
Warning light ........................ 298
Air conditioning filter .............. 258
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 258
Air conditioning system ........ 164
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 72
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 76
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 72
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 76
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 81
General airbag precautions .... 76
Indicators ................................ 81
Locations of airbags ............... 69
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 80
Proper driving posture ...... 67, 76
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 72
Side airbag precautions.......... 76
SRS airbags ........................... 69
Warning light ........................ 298
Alarm .......................................... 64
Antenna .................................... 178
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 139
Warning light ........................ 298
Armrest .................................... 212
Ashtrays ................................... 209
Audio input .............................. 196
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 178
Audio input ........................... 196
AUX adapter ......................... 196
CD player ............................. 181
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 187 Optimal use ...........................194
Portable music player............196
Radio .....................................175
Type ......................................172
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........114
Fluid ......................................339
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................320
Indicators...............................114
Shift lock system .... ...............320
AUX adapter .............................196
Auxiliary box ............................204
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............274
Wattage .................................342
Battery
Checking ...............................242
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................322
Preparing and checking before winter .......................148
Voltage ..................................338
Warning light .........................298
Bottle holders ...........................204
Brake assist ..............................139
Brakes Fluid ......................................240
Parking brake ........................118
Specifications ........................340
Warning light .........................297
Break-in tips .............................102
Care Exterior ..................................216
Interior ...................................218
Seat belts ..............................219
Cargo capacity .........................144
CD player ..................................181
Chains .......................................148A
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If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 297
If the warning light turns on .. 297
If you have a flat tire ............ 307
If you lose your keys............. 321
If you think something is wrong ................................. 293
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 328
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 330
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 287
If your vehicle overheats ...... 325
Engine Compartment........................ 234
Engine switch ....................... 110
Hood ..................................... 231
How to start the engine ........ 110
Identification number ............ 334
If the engine will not start...... 318
Ignition switch ....................... 110
Immobilizer system................. 62
Overheating .......................... 325
Specifications ....................... 335
Warning light ........................ 298
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 337
Checking .............................. 239
Indicator................................ 126
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 148
Type ..................................... 337
Warning light ........................ 298
Engine immobilizer system ...... 62
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 336
Checking .............................. 235
Grade ................................... 336
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 237
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 148 Warning light .........................298
Engine switch ...........................110
Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................237
EPS
EPS .......................................139
Warning light .........................298
Event data recorder .................295
Floor mat...................................213
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........339
Brake .....................................240
Clutch ....................................339
Warning light .................297, 300
Washer ..................................244
Fog lights Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................342
Front fog lights
Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................342
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................300
Front seats Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................342
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................117
Lever .....................................117
Replacing light bulbs .............274
Switch....................................117
Wattage .................................342
Fuel Capacity ................................335
Fuel pump shut off system ....294
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Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 298
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 300
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 298
Low brake fluid ...................... 297
Low engine oil pressure ........ 298
Low fuel level ........................ 300
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 300
Low washer fluid ................... 300
Malfunction ............................ 298
Open door ............................. 300
Seat belt ................................ 300
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 298
SRS ....................................... 298
SRS airbag system ............... 298
Tire pressure ......................... 300
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 300
VSC/TRAC ............................ 139
Washer Checking ............................... 244
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 148
Switch.................................... 133
Warning light ......................... 300
Washing and waxing ............... 216
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 144
Load limits ............................. 147
Weight ................................... 332
Wheels ...................................... 256
Window glasses .............56, 170, 216, 218
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Cleaning and
protecting .................... 216, 218
Power windows .......................56
Rear window defogger .......... 170
Washer .................................. 133
Windshield wipers ................... 133 Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 261
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 187

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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 7P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 299
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 301
or
P. 2 9 8P. 300
P. 300
or
P. 2 9 9P. 301
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 2 9 9
Brake system warning
lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Slip indicator*