steering wheel adjustment TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN 2011 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETYANDEMERGENCY FEATURES
Enginemaintenance 7Fueltank door release andcap 6Hoodrelease 7Indicatorsymbols 45Instrumentcluster 4
Instrumentpanel \f3Keylessentry* 6
Light controlInstrument panel 6
AirConditioning/Heating 13Audio 1\fAutomaticTransmission 8BottleholdersFront seat 15Clock 15Cruisecontrol 14Cupholders 15Lights&turn signals 11Parkingbrake 9Poweroutlet 13SeatadjustmentsFront 9SeatadjustmentsRear 10SeatsHeadrestraints 10Tiltsteering wheel 8Trunkrelease 8VSCOFF button 14WindowsPower 9
Windshield wipers&washers11
Door locksPower 16DoorsChildsafetylocks 16Seatbelts 16SeatbeltsShoulder beltanchor 17Sparetire&tools 17TrunkInternalrelease 17
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)System 16
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETYAND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Head restraints
nRemoving the head restraints
Front seats
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Rear seats Vertical adjustment
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraints down
while pushing the lock release
button.
Lock release button
Lock release button
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Steering wheel
CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident
may occur resulting in death or serious injury.
n After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.

308 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
n After changing the engine oil (except Canada)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( →P. 241)
n Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 365)
CAUTION
nWhen the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
n
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
nIf a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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Alphabetical index
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 51
Column lock release ............. 114
Electric power steering ......... 141
EPS ...................................... 141
Specification ......................... 346
Warning light ........................ 302
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 278
Wattage ................................ 348
Storage features
Auxiliary box ................. 204, 208
Bottle holders ............... 204, 208
Console box ................. 204, 205
Cup holders .................. 204, 206
Glove box ..................... 204, 205
Storage precautions ............... 148
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 332
Sun visors ................................ 210
Switch Cruise control ....................... 138
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 290
Engine switch ....................... 112
Fog lights switch ................... 134
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Hazard lights switch ............. 290
Headlights switch ................. 132
Light switch........................... 132
Power door lock switch........... 28
Power window switch ............. 57
Turn signal lights .................. 119
VSC OFF switch ................... 142
Window lock switch ................ 58
Wiper and washer ................ 135 Tachometer...............................123
Tail lights
Indicator ................................132
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................132
Wattage .................................348
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................65
Engine immobilizer system .....63
Theft prevention labels ............68
Theft prevention labels..............68
Tire inflation pressure .............256
Tire information Glossary ................................359
Size .......................................356
Tire identification number ......355
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................357
Tires Chains ...................................150
Checking ...............................250
If you have a flat tire ..............311
Identification number .............352
Inflation pressure...........256, 347
Inflation pressure sensor .......251
Information ............................352
Replacing ......................250, 311
Rotating tires .........................250
Size .......................................347
Snow tires .............................150
Spare tire...............................311
Tire pressure warning
system ........................250, 304
Warning light .........................304
Tools .........................................311
Total load capacity...................149
Towing Dinghy towing................162, 163
Emergency towing.................291
Trailer towing.................153, 154
Trip meter .................................126
Trunk ...........................................33T