2008 TOYOTA YARIS air conditioning

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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2-5. Driving information ........... 147Cargo 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
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 168
Air conditioning system ....... 168
Rear window defogger ........ 175
3-2. Using the audio system.... 176 Audio system types ............. 176
Using the radio .................... 179
Using the cassette player.... 182
Using the CD player ............ 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 192
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 200
Using the AUX adapter ....... 203
3-3. Using the interior lights.... 204 Interior lights list .................. 204
• Interior light .......................205
• Personal lights ...................205 3-4. Using the storage
features ........................... 206
List of storage features ....... 206
• Glove boxes ..................... 206
• Cup holders ...................... 208
• Bottle holders ................... 209
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 211
3-5. Other interior features ..... 213 Sun visors........................... 213
Vanity mirrors ..................... 214
Clock .................................. 215
Power outlet ....................... 217
Floor mat ............................ 218
Luggage compartment features ............................ 219
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 222 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 222
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 224
4-2. Maintenance...................... 227 Maintenance requirements .................... 227
General maintenance ......... 229
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 232
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 233
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 233
Hood................................... 236
Positioning a floor jack ....... 237
Engine compartment .......... 239
Tires ................................... 252
Tire inflation pressure......... 258
Wheels ............................... 262
Air conditioning filter ........... 264
Key battery ......................... 267
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 269
Light bulbs .......................... 280
5-1. Essential information....... 290 If 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
6-1. Specifications ................... 338 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 338
Fuel information .................. 347
Tire information................... 350
6-2. Customization ................... 363 Customizable features ........ 363
Items to initialize ................. 365
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 368
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 369
Abbreviation list ........................ 374
Alphabetical index .................... 375
What to do if... ........................... 383
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Rear window defogger
switch
 P. 175
Air conditioning system P. 168
Power outletP. 217
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger... 168
Air conditioning system .... 168
Rear window defogger ..... 175
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 176
Audio system types .......... 176
Using the radio ................. 179
Using the cassette player ............................. 182
Using the CD player ......... 185
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 192
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 200
Using the AUX adapter .... 203
3-3. Using the interior lights ............................. 204
Interior lights list ............... 204
• Interior light ..................... 205
• Personal lights ................ 205 3-4. Using the storage
features ......................... 206
List of storage features .... 206
• Glove boxes ................... 206
• Cup holders ................... 208
• Bottle holders ................. 209
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 211
3-5. Other interior features ... 213 Sun visors ........................ 213
Vanity mirrors ................... 214
Clock ................................ 215
Power outlet ..................... 217
Floor mat .......................... 218
Luggage compartment features .......................... 219

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the “
MAX A/C”
position and set the air intake selection dial to (recirculated air)
mode.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Air intake selection dial

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.
■ Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
: Some models

170 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
: Some models
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
Set the air intake selection dial to
(outside air) mode.
Pressing
to turn the air
conditioning on clears the wind-
shield and side windows faster.
■ Selecting the air intake modes
Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or
(recirculated air) mode.