2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK ECU

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Door locks
UnlockLock
Tire Pressure Warning System
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding the spare), indicator will illuminate.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn
off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LED Light Emitting Diode LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TWI Treadwear IndicatorsVIN Vehicle Identification Number

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 48SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
3-door models
Rear seats P. 40

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Seat belts P. 48
SRS driver airbag P. 77
Head restraints P. 45
Front seats P. 37
SRS side airbags ∗ P. 77
Floor mats P. 218
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 77
Security indicator∗
P. 70, 72
Power window
switches
∗ P. 63
5-door models
Rear seats P. 40
∗: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
n
Key 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. 267)
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.
n Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
lNear a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
l When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
l When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
l When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
nConditions affecting operation
lWhen a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
l When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
n Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
l Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 363)

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
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.
n After returning the seatback
Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.
n Caution while driving
Never operate the seatback lock release lever.

44 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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.
n After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
l Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
l Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
nStowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
n When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Rear center seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3-po int type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.Matches the tab with the
hooked end
Matches the tab with the con-
cave end
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
nAdjusting the height of the belt
Down
Up
Move the height adjuster up
and down as needed until you
hear a click.