battery TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2011 Owners Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control∗
∗: If equipped
nOperation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nPanic mode
nKey battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→ P. 265)
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pushed for longer than about
1 second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
l A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the key (vehicles without wireless remote control)
or wireless remote control d oor lock function (vehicles with
wireless remote control). (The doors will lock again automati-
cally.)
l The hood is opened.
l The battery is reconnected.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors using
the key (vehicles without wire-
less remote control) or wire-
less remote control door lock
function (vehicles with wire-
less remote control). The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
n
When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
n Alarm-operated door lock
lWhen the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
l Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
nTo ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
lThe battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
NOTICE
n
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
n When starting the engine
lDo not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
l Do not race a cold engine.
l If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
n
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
lTo make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
l Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
n Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
n Pre-winter preparations
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
nBefore driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
lDo not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
l Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
CAUTION
nTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

178 3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
n To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

182 3-2. Using the audio system
*:Use of XM® Satellite Radio requires XM® tuner and service.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
n When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
n Reception sensitivity
lMaintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
l The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
n XM
® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
l XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A.—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
l Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using or , and the receiver’s 8-
character ID number will appear.
l Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.