warning lights TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2010 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap 6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 6
Air Conditioning/Heating13Audio12-13Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Front seat15Clock 15Cruise control14Cup holders15Lights & turn signals11Parking brake 9Power outlet13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear10Seats-Head restraints10Tilt steering wheel 8Trunk release 8VSC OFF button14Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers10
Door locks-Power 16Doors-Child safety locks16Seatbelts16Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor17Spare tire & tools 17Trunk-Internal release17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.

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OVERVIEW
Driver seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt 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, 2010 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, 2010
Owner’s Manual .

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Airbag system componentsFront passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags (if
equipped)
Side airbags (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors (if equipped) Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
Front airbag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
nAdult*1
nChild*3 or child restraint system*4
nUnoccupied
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG
OFF
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights
Not illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated

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1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
n
There is a malfunction in the system
*1:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front pa ssenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child dependi ng on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2:In the event the front passenge r does not wear a seat belt.
*3:When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*4:Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. ( →P.
86)
*5:In case the indicator is not illum inated, consult this manual as for
installing the child restraint system properly. ( →P. 9 0 )
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
lights AIR BAG
OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
With the dial turned fully up, the
intensity of the instrument panel
lights will not be reduced even
when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the engine and its components
lDo not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
l The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→P. 325)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with Optitron type meters)
Instrument cluster (vehicles without Optitron type meters)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
CAUTION
n
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
n Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 297)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
(Canada -if equipped)(except
Canada
-if equipped)
(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)

(if equipped)(except
Canada)
(except
Canada)(if
equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1
*1*1,3

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When trouble arises
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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.

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Alphabetical index
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
B
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