2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK brake light

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission8Bottle holders15Clock 13Cup holders15Door-Back 12Light control-Instrument panel11Lights & turn signals11Luggage storage box15Parking brake 8Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear9Seat-Folding rear seat10Seats-Head restraints 9Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESChild comfort guide17Door locks 16Seat belts16Spare tire & tools17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
2 For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual.
Open door warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning
1
Airbag SRS warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator2
Front fog light indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1

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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

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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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Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
nDriving in the rain
lDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
lFor the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
l For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 340)
n Normal characteristics afte r turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a
fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
n
When starting the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
n When driving the vehicle
lDo not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
l Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
l Vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll back-
wards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the
shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
l If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
l Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic
transmission) or R (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
n
When driving on slippery road surfaces
lAfter driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
n When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
n When the vehicle is stopped
lDo not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or
N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause
an accident.
l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
l Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep a foot on the brake
pedal while the engine is running to prevent an accident caused by the
vehicle moving.
n When the vehicle is parked
lDo not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle's electrical components.