2008 TOYOTA YARIS hood release

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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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

334 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 236Fuel filler doorP. 6 6Hood lock release lever P. 2 3 6
Fuel filler door openerP. 6 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 345
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 4 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 341
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30