2008 TOYOTA YARIS warning light

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■
Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light
is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-
ger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the
seat belt worn correctly. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remain illumi-
nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. ( 
P. 9 8)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 110Driving 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 2-5. Driving information ........ 147
Cargo and luggage .......... 147
Vehicle load limits ............ 150
Winter driving tips ............ 151
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............ 155
Trailer towing (Canada) ... 156
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................. 164
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 165

134 2-2. Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 332)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicl es without tachometer)

138 2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 300)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Canada -if equipped)(except
Canada
-if equipped)
(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)
(if equipped)(except
Canada)(vehicles
with
tachometer)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)(except
Canada)
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*

250 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluidIf any washer does not work or the low washer fluid warning light
comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Open the lid.
Add washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information .... 290If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 290
If you think something is wrong ............................. 296
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 297
Event data recorder ......... 298
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .................... 300
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 300
If you have a flat tire......... 310
If the engine will not start ................................ 323
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 325
If you lose your keys ........ 326
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 327
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 335

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor