2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN mirror

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
n Pre-winter preparations
lUse fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
l Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
nBefore driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
lDo not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
l Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Towing a trailer
Consult your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
n Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
lEnsure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( →P. 333)
l Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
l All trailer lights work to be legal.
l Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
l Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
l Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
l Check that your rear view mirrors c onform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, inst all rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
n Break-in schedule
lToyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
n Maintenance
lIf you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
l Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).

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3-5. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Slide the cover.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
nAutomatic car washes
lFold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
l Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
n High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity \
of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door on your vehicle is closed properly.
n Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use har\
d
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the point.
n Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
l Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
l For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
l Wipe away any water.
l Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
n
Under the instrument panel (type B)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TA I L
*10 A Side marker lights, parking lights,
tail lights, license plate lights, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
PA N E L 2
*7.5 A Side marker lights, parking lights,
tail lights, license plate lights
2 PANEL 1 7.5 A Illuminations, instrument panel light
control, meter and gauge
3 A/C 7.5 A Rear window defogger, air condi-
tioning system
4 D DOOR 20 A Power windows
5 RL DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(left side)
6 RR DOOR 20 A Rear passenger’s power window
(right side)
7 CIG 15 A Power outlet
8 ACC 7.5 A Door lock system, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system

362 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........83
Booster seats, installation .......87
Convertible seats, definition ....83
Convertible seats,
installation .............................87
Front passenger occupant classification system .............78
Infant seat, definition ...............83
Infant seats, installation...........87
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................91
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................88
Installing CRS with top straps ....................................93
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................73
Battery precautions ....... 237, 318
Child restraint syst em..............83
Child-protectors .......................30
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................45
Installing child restraints ..........87
Power window lock switch.......54
Power window precautions .....54
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 256
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................47
Seat belt precautions ..............45
Trunk precautions ...................34
Child-protectors .........................30
Cigarette lighter ....................... 203
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 208
Interior ................................... 210
Seat belts .............................. 211
Clock ..................................118,201
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 332
Pedal ................................ 98,114
Condenser ................................ 233 Console box ............................. 194
CRS ............................................. 83
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 132
Indicator ................................ 132
Cup holders .............................. 195
Curtain shield airbags ............... 66
Customizable features ............ 351
Daytime running light system .................................... 128
Defogger Rear window ......................... 164
Dimension ................................ 326
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 219
Doors Door glasses ........................... 53
Door lock ................................. 27
Side doors ............................... 27
Side mirrors............................. 50
Warning light ......................... 295
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 295
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 100
Correct posture ....................... 64
Procedures.............................. 98
Winter driving tips ................. 141
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 135
Warning light ......................... 293
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 315
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 317
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 292
If the warning light turns on ... 292
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
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Type ...................................... 328
Warning light ......................... 295
Fuel door.....................................55
Fuel filler door ............................55
Fuel gauge ................................ 118
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 289
Fuses......................................... 257
Gas station information........... 372
Gauges ...................................... 118
Glove box.................................. 193
Head restraints Adjusting ................................39
Headlights
Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage ................................. 334
Hood .......................................... 223
I/M test....................................... 218
Identification Engine ................................... 327
Tire ........................................ 338
Vehicle .................................. 327
Ignition switch .......................... 108
Illuminated entry system ......... 191
Immobilizer system....................59
Indicator lights ......................... 123
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 353
Inside rear view mirror ..............49
Interior light Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 334
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 224 Replacing the flat tire ............ 302
Jack handle .............................. 302
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 22
Engine switch ........................ 108
If you lose your keys ............. 316
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Key battery ............................ 255
Key number plate .................... 22
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control .......... 24
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Lights Fog lights switch ................... 129
Headlights switch .................. 127
Instrument panel lightsswitch.................................. 127
Interior light switch ................ 192
License plate lights switch .... 127
Parking lights switch ............. 127
Personal lights switch ........... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Side marker lights switch ...... 127
Tail lights switch .................... 127
Turn signal lights switch ........ 115
Load capacity ........................... 140
Lock steering column.............. 110
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 219
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 218
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Alphabetical index
General maintenance ........... 215
Maintenance data ................. 326
Maintenance requirements ... 213
Vehicle exterior..................... 208
Vehicle interior...................... 210
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 114
Oil ......................................... 331
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 121
Meters .................................. 118
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 49
Side mirrors ............................ 50
Vanity mirrors ....................... 200
MP3 disc................................... 178
Odometer ................................. 121
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 227
Manual transmission ............ 331
Warning light ................. 293,295
Opener Fuel door ................................ 55
Fuel filler door......................... 55
Hood ..................................... 223
Trunk ...................................... 32
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting................................. 50
Folding.................................... 51
Overheating, Engine ............... 320
Parking brake .......................... 116
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage ................................ 334
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 334
Portable ashtray ...................... 202 Power outlet .............................204
Power windows ..........................53
Radiator ....................................233
Radio .........................................168
Rear seat
Folding down ...........................36
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................127
Wattage .................................334
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................115
Lever .....................................115
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................115
Wattage .................................334
Rear window defogger ............164
Replacing Key battery ............................255
Fuses ....................................257
Light bulbs .............................269
Tires ...............................240,302
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................356
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................42
ALR .........................................44
Automatic Locking Retractor ...44
Child restraint system installation .......................83, 87
Cleaning and maintaining......211
ELR .........................................44
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 44
How to wear your seat belt......41
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................45
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................44
Reminder light .......................295
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