2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK warning

312 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
n Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment,
and its lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and permits
easier installation in case of a flat tire.
The compact spare tire is
designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.
The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the distinctive wording
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded into the sidewall of the
tire.
nWhen using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pr essure of the compact spare tire will
not be warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
nCheck the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
( → P. 345)

322 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
nDo not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
nBe careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
nDriving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
nWhen replacing the tires
lWhen removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
lReplace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
nTo avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

334 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nOverheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
l Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

356 6-1. Specifications
nTreadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
nTraction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
n Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, a nd excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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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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376 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........94
Booster seats, installation .......98
Convertible seats, definition ....94
Convertible seats,
installation .............................98
Front passenger occupant classification system .............89
Infant seat, definition ...............94
Infant seats, installation...........98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................99
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................84
Battery precautions ....... 249, 330
Child restraint syst em..............94
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Installing child restraints ..........98
Power window lock switch.......64
Power window precautions .....65
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 268
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................57
Seat belt precautions ..............55
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 222
Interior ................................... 224
Seat belts .............................. 225
Clock ......................... 129, 131, 215
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 344
Pedal ..............................110,125
Comfort guide ............................51
Condenser ................................ 246
CRS .............................................94 Cup holders .............................. 208
Curtain shield airbags ............... 77
Customizable features ............ 363
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 175
Dimension ................................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Doors Back door ................................ 35
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 60
Warning light ......................... 303
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 303
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 75
Procedures............................ 110
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 145
Warning light ......................... 301
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 323
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 325
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 327
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 300
If the warning light turns on ... 300
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
If you lose your keys ............. 326
If you think something is wrong .................................. 296
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