2008 TOYOTA YARIS manual transmission

294 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rearVehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle ( vehicles with a manual transmission)
● Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle
Tie-down belt
Tool bag
(including towing
eyelet)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler-
ator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the left rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

342 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
5.0 qt. (4.7 L, 4.1 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
5.1 qt. (4.8 L, 4.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO NGK SK16R11
IFR5A11
Gap
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
Manual transaxle
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity
(Drain and refill)2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil
viscosity SAE 75W-90

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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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Adjustment precautions........... 39
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........94, 98
Cleaning ................................ 224
Folding down the rear seat......41
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................44
Front seat adjustment .............37
Front seat adjustment
precautions ...........................39
Head restraint..........................45
Properly sitting in the seat .......75
Service reminder indicators .............................. 135
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 123
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 325
Manual transmission ............. 125
Shift lock system ..................... 325
Side airbags................................77
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch.................................... 139
Wattage ................................. 346
Side mirror
Adjusting .................................60
Folding ....................................61
Spare tire
Identification number ............. 350
Inflation pressure........... 258, 345
Information ............................ 350
Replacing .............................. 310
Size ....................................... 345
Spare tire............................... 310
Spark plug ................................ 342
Specifications........................... 338
Speedometer ............................ 129
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................58
Column lock release.............. 121
Electric power steering .......... 145
EPS ....................................... 145 Specification.......................... 344
Warning light ......................... 301
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Wattage................................. 346
Storage features Auxiliary boxes .............. 206, 211
Bottle holders ................ 206, 209
Cup holders................... 206, 208
Glove boxes .......................... 206
Storage precautions ................ 149
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 335
Sun visors ................................ 213
Switch Engine switch ........................ 119
Fog lights switch ................... 141
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Headlights switch .................. 139
Light switch ........................... 139
Power door lock switch ........... 32
Power window switch .............. 63
Turn signal lights ................... 126
Window lock switch ................. 64
Wiper and washer ......... 142, 144
Tachometer .............................. 129
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 139
Replacing light bulbs ............. 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage................................. 346
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Theft prevention labels............ 74
Theft prevention labels ............. 74
Tire inflation pressure ............. 258
Tire information Glossary ................................ 357
Size ....................................... 354
Tire identification number...... 353
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