2008 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK steering

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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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air Conditioning controls
Ignition switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror control switches
Instrument panel light control
* If equipped

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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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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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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Before driving
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Driver’s seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever