2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
.
Battery
n Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
nWhen filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
nIf the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
n If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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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 tur ns 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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Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 67.4 lbf(300 N, 31kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 45 lbf (200 N, 20kgf).
Steering
Clutch free play 0.2 ⎯ 0.6 in. (5 ⎯ 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Pedal clearance *1Vehicles with the ABS
2.9 in. (73 mm) Min.
Vehicles without the ABS
2.8 in. (70 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
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 168
ABSABS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Air conditioning filter .............. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 264
Air conditioning
system................................ 168
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 80
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 84
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 80
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 89
General airbag precautions .... 84
Indicators ................................ 89
Locations of airbags ............... 77
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 88
Proper driving posture ...... 75, 84
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 80
Side airbag precautions.......... 84
SRS airbags ........................... 77
Warning light ........................ 301
Alarm .......................................... 72
Antenna ............................ 181, 222
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Audio input .............................. 203
Audio system Antenna ................................ 181
Audio input ........................... 203
AUX adapter ......................... 203
Cassette player .................... 182
CD player ............................. 185
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 192 Optimal use ...........................200
Portable music player............203
Radio .....................................179
Type ......................................176
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........123
Fluid ......................................343
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................325
Indicators...............................123
Shift lock system .... ...............325
AUX adapter .............................203
Auxiliary boxes ................211, 219
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Wattage .................................346
Back door ...................................35
Battery
Checking ...............................247
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................327
Preparing and checking before winter .......................151
Voltage ..................................343
Warning light .........................301
Bottle holders ...........................209
Brakes
Fluid ......................................246
Parking brake ........................127
Specifications ........................344
Warning light .........................300
Break-in tips .............................112
Care Exterior ..................................222
Interior ...................................224
Seat belts ..............................225
Cargo capacity .........................147
CD player ..................................185
Chains .......................................151A
B
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Alphabetical index
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 335
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 290
If your vehicle overheats ...... 332
Engine Compartment........................ 239
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 236
How to start the engine ........ 119
Identification number ............ 339
If the engine will not start...... 323
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Immobilizer system................. 70
Overheating .......................... 332
Specifications ....................... 340
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 342
Checking .............................. 244
Indicator................................ 135
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Type ..................................... 342
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 240
Grade ................................... 341
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Engine switch .......................... 119
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 242
EPS EPS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Event data recorder ................ 298 Floor mat...................................218
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........343
Brake .....................................246
Clutch ....................................344
Warning light .................300, 303
Washer ..................................250
Fog lights
Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front fog lights Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................303
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Fuel
Capacity ................................340
Fuel pump shut off system ....297
Gas station information .........388
Gauge ...................................129
Information ............................347
Refueling .................................66
Type ......................................340
Warning light .........................303
Fuel door.....................................66
Fuel filler door ............................66
Fuel gauge ................................129F

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Alphabetical index
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 355
Tires Chains .................................. 151
Checking .............................. 252
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
Identification number ............ 350
Inflation pressure .......... 258, 345
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 350
Replacing ..................... 252, 310
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 345
Snow tires............................. 151
Spare tire .............................. 310
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 252, 303
Warning light ........................ 303
Tools......................................... 310
Total load capacity .................. 150
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 164, 165
Emergency towing ................ 290
Trailer towing ................ 155, 156
Trip meter................................. 132
Turn signal lights Indicator................................ 126
Lever .................................... 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 346
Vanity mirrors .......................... 214
Vehicle identification number................................... 339
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 300
Seat belt reminder ................ 303
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 301
Airbag system....................... 301 Anti-lock brake system ..........301
Brake system ........................300
Charging system ....
...............301
Driver’s seat belt ...................303
Electric power steering system ................................301
Electronic engine control system ................................301
Engine oil replacement..........303
EPS system...........................301
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........301
Front passenger’s seat belt ...303
High engine coolant temperature ........................301
Low brake fluid ......................300
Low engine oil pressure ........301
Low fuel level ........................303
Low tire inflation pressure .....303
Low washer fluid ...................303
Malfunction ............................301
Open door .............................303
Seat belt ................................303
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................301
SRS .......................................301
SRS airbag system ...............301
Tire pressure .........................303
Tire pressure warning
system ................................303
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................151
Switch....................................142
Warning light .........................303
Washing and waxing ...............222
Weight Cargo capacity ......................147
Load limits .............................150
Weight ...................................338
Wheels ......................................262
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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 301
or
P. 3 0 0P. 301
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 3 0 1
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 303
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 303
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 3 0 3
Brake system warning
lightSRS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Charging system warning
lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture 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
Engine oil replacement
reminder light