2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK hood open

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fog light switch ∗ P. 141Rear window wiper
and washer switch
∗P. 144
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 58
Hood opener
P. 236
Gauges and meters
P. 129
Audio system P. 176
Engine switch P. 119
Glove boxes P. 206
Fuel filler door
opener
P. 66
Auxiliary boxes
P. 211
Bottle holder
P. 209
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 142Turn signal lever P. 126
Headlight switch P. 139

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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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Alphabetical index
Vehicle exterior..................... 222
Vehicle interior...................... 224
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 125
Oil ......................................... 343
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 133
Meters .................................. 129
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 59
Side mirrors ............................ 60
Vanity mirrors ....................... 214
MP3 disc................................... 192
Odometer ................................. 132
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 240
Manual transmission ............ 343
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Opener Fuel door ................................ 66
Fuel filler door......................... 66
Hood ..................................... 236
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting................................. 60
Folding.................................... 61
Overheating, Engine ............... 332
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage ................................ 346
Personal lights Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 346
Power outlet............................. 217
Power windows ......................... 63
Radiator.................................... 246
Radio ........................................ 179 Rear seat
Folding down ...........................41
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Rear window defogger ............175
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Key battery ............................267
Fuses ....................................269
Light bulbs .............................280
Tires ..............................252, 310
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................368
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................49
ALR .........................................53
Automatic Locking Retractor ...53
Child restraint system installation .......................94, 98
Cleaning and maintaining......225
Comfort guide..........................51
ELR .........................................53
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 53
How to wear your seat belt......48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................54
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................54
Reminder light .......................303
Seat belt extenders .................55
Seat belt pretensioners ...........53
Seats Adjustment ..............................37
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 236Fuel filler doorP. 6 6Hood lock release lever P. 2 3 6
Fuel filler door openerP. 6 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 345
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 4 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 341
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30