2008 TOYOTA YARIS maintenance

288 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
●Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
Do
not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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When trouble arises
307
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will become inoperative in the follow-
ing conditions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the follow-
ing conditions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (except Canada)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 240)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 363)

308 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire main tenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

Vehicle specifications6
337
6-1. Specifications................. 338Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 338
Fuel information ............... 347
Tire information ................ 350
6-2. Customization ................ 363 Customizable features ..... 363
Items to initialize .............. 365

338
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: P175/65R14 tires
*2: P185/60R15 tires
*3: Canada only
Overall length150.6 in. (3825 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height 60.2 in. (1530 mm)
Wheelbase96.9 in. (2460 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*1
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
Rear57.9 in. (1470 mm)*1
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (383 kg)
Towing capacity*3
(Trailer weight + cargo)700 lb. (318 kg)

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 240
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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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

376 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........94
Booster seats, installation .......98
Convertible seats, definition ....94
Convertible seats,
installation .............................98
Front passenger occupant classification system .............89
Infant seat, definition ...............94
Infant seats, installation...........98
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 102
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................99
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................84
Battery precautions ....... 249, 330
Child restraint syst em..............94
Child-protectors .......................34
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................54
Installing child restraints ..........98
Power window lock switch.......64
Power window precautions .....65
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 268
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................57
Seat belt precautions ..............55
Child-protectors .........................34
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 222
Interior ................................... 224
Seat belts .............................. 225
Clock ......................... 129, 131, 215
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 344
Pedal ..............................110,125
Comfort guide ............................51
Condenser ................................ 246
CRS .............................................94 Cup holders .............................. 208
Curtain shield airbags ............... 77
Customizable features ............ 363
Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 175
Dimension ................................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 233
Doors Back door ................................ 35
Door glasses ........................... 63
Door lock ................................. 31
Side doors ............................... 31
Side mirrors............................. 60
Warning light ......................... 303
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 303
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 112
Correct posture ....................... 75
Procedures............................ 110
Winter driving tips ................. 151
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 145
Warning light ......................... 301
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 323
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 325
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 327
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 300
If the warning light turns on ... 300
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
If you lose your keys ............. 326
If you think something is wrong .................................. 296
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