2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK alarm

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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
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(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
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1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,2008 Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset knob
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
n2-step unlocking function
When you push the button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
n Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
nPanic mode
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
lA locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the key.
l The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
n Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and
hood, and lock all
doors using the key.
Use the key to lock the
last door. When the back
door is the last, turn the
key to the unlock posi-
tion and then turn to the
door lock position.
The system will be set
automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light
changes from being on to
flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
nDeactivating or stopping the alarm
lUnlock any door using the key.
l Turn the engine switch to the ON position. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
lNobody is in the vehicle.
l The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
lA person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.

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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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Adjustment precautions...........39
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........94, 98
Cleaning ................................ 224
Folding down the rear seat......41
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................44
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................39
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 325
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 325
Side airbags................................77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................60
Folding ....................................61
Spare tire
Identification number ............. 350
Inflation pressure........... 258, 345
Information ............................ 350
Replacing .............................. 310
Size ....................................... 345
Spare tire............................... 310
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications........................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Column lock release.............. 121
Electric power steering .......... 145
EPS ....................................... 145 Specification.......................... 344
Warning light ......................... 301
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Storage features Auxiliary boxes .............. 206, 211
Bottle holders ................ 206, 209
Cup holders................... 206, 208
Glove boxes .......................... 206
Storage precautions ................ 149
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 335
Sun visors ................................ 213
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Fog lights switch ................... 141
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Headlights switch .................. 139
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ........... 32
Power window switch .............. 63
Turn signal lights ................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 64
Wiper and washer ......... 142, 144
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Theft prevention labels............ 74
Theft prevention labels ............. 74
Tire inflation pressure ............. 258
Tire information Glossary ................................ 357
Size ....................................... 354
Tire identification number...... 353
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 310If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 323If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 325If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 332If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 326If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 335If the vehicle becomes stuck

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 26Keys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........................... 28
Wireless remote control ....... 28
Side doors ............................ 31
Back door ............................. 35
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 37
Front seats ........................... 37
Rear seats ............................ 40
Head restraints ..................... 45
Seat belts ............................. 48
Steering wheel ..................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 59
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 63
Power windows .................... 63
1-5. Refueling ............................. 66 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 66
1-6. Theft deterrent system ...... 70 Engine immobilizer system ................................ 70
Alarm (Puerto Rico).............. 72
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................ 74 1-7. Safety information .............. 75
Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ......................... 77
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 89
Child restraint systems ......... 94
Installing child restraints ....... 98
2-1. Driving procedures........... 110 Driving the vehicle .............. 110
Engine (ignition) switch....... 119
Automatic
Transmission...... 123
Manual Transmission ......... 125
Turn signal lever ................. 126
Parking brake ..................... 127
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 129 Gauges and meters ............ 129
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 135
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 139
Headlight switch ................. 139
Fog light switch ................... 141
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 142
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 144
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 145
Driving assist systems ........ 145
1Before driving
2When driving