2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

2008
Quick Reference Guide

2008
YARIS Sedan
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Yaris.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Yaris operations. Every Yaris
owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.

1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry 6
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 12-13 Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat15Clock 14Cruise control14Cup holders15Light control-Instrument panel14Lights & turn signals11Parking brake9Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear10Seats-Head restraints 10Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks-Power 16Doors-Child safety locks16Seat belts16Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor17Spare tire & tools17Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

2
OVERVIEW
Headlight, turn signal and front fog* light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Air Conditioning controls
AUX adapter*
Instrument panel

3
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Rear window defogger switch*
Engine switch
Tilt steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror control switches*
Instrument panel light control
* If equipped

4
OVERVIEW
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
1For details, refer to “If a warning light turns on or a warningbuzzer sounds...,” Section 5-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2 For details, refer to “If your vehicle overheats,” Section 5-2,
2008 Owner’s Manual
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Gear shift position indicator*
Tachometer
Speedometer
Clock
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Door indicator
* If equipped
Instrument cluster
With tachometer
Without tachometer

5
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008Owner’s Manual.
Open door warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
“AIR BAG ON” indicator
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning1
Low engine coolant temperature indicator2
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Front fog light indicator Airbag SRS warning
1
Low fuel level warning1
Door indicator1
Electric power steering system warning1
Tire Pressure Warning1

6
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
Pull up
Pull up
Driver seat
Tu r n
Hang
NOTE:
Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Keyless entry (if equipped)
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Push and hold
Driver seat
Push