2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer and rear window washer fluid
tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Pull Pull up latch
and raise
hood
Engage
support rod

8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position. * The ignition switch must be ON, and the brakepedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
3
2
L
Tilt steering wheel
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and return
lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release
lever
Parking brake
Pull
(2) PushSet Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower

9
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat adjustments-Rear
Split seatNon-Split seat
Lock release button
Lock release button
Height
Rear seats (split seat)
Front seats
Rear seats
(non-split seat)
Lock release button
Seatback anglePosition
Seats-Head restraints
Seatback angle/Fold
Position
Angle

10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat-Folding rear seat
Before folding
(1) Push
(3) Hook
(2) Store
Fold (split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up(2) Lower
(4) Slide
(5) Pull up
(7) Flip over deck board
Fold (non-split seat)
(1) Push
(3) Pull up(2) Lower
(4) Fold down
(6) Fold down

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam Headlights
Parking lights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)*
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced
intensity.
* If equipped
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Tu r n
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+
-

12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down and release to fully open.
To stop window midway, lightly pull the switch up.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.
Window
lock switchUp
Driver side
DownUp
Down
Door-Back
Open/Close
UnlockLock
Push to open
Windshield wipers & washers
Wipe
Wash and wipe
Wa s h
Rear
Front
Single wipe
Interval wipeSlow
FastPull to wash
and wipe

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Fan speed
Airflow vent
Air Conditioning ON/OFF*
Temperature
Rear defogger*
* If equipped
Air Conditioning (if installed)/Heating
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to
reduce window fogging.
Clock
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for adjustment
instructions.
Power outlet
Designed for 12V car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or ”ON” position to be used.
Clock adjustment
knob

14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to adjust
tone & balance
Station/
CD track
scanSeek station/CD
track select
Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
View CD text
Push to
skip up
/down
folder
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Push to adjust tone & balance
Mode
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Station/CD
track scan
Ty p e B
Ty p e A