2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Owners Manual

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 302If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 313If the engine will not start
P. 5 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 315If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 320If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 316If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 1Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 323If the vehicle becomes stuck

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nInstrument cluster
n Center panel
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 292If a warning light turns on
Vehicles with tachometer
Vehicles without tachometer

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What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 293
or
P. 2 9 2P. 293
P. 2 9 3
or
P. 2 9 3P. 295
P. 2 9 3P. 295
P. 295
or
P. 2 9 3P. 295
P. 295
or
P. 2 9 3P. 295
P. 2 9 5
Brake system warning
lightSRS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Charging system warning
lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 223Fuel filler doorP. 5 5Hood lock release lever P. 223
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 333
Trunk openerP. 3 2
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 3 3
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. 329
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 24
Side doors ............................ 27
Trunk .................................... 32
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 35
Front seats ........................... 35
Rear seats (split rear seats only) .......... 36
Head restraints ..................... 39
Seat belts ............................. 41
Steering wheel ..................... 48
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 50
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 53
Power windows .................... 53
1-5. Refueling ............................. 55 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 55 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 59
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 59
Alarm (Puerto Rico) .............. 61
Theft prevention labels (except Canada) ................. 63
1-7. Safety information .............. 64 Correct driving posture ......... 64
SRS airbags ......................... 66
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 78
Child restraint systems ......... 83
Installing child restraints ....... 87
2-1. Driving procedures............. 98 Driving the vehicle ................ 98
Engine (ignition) switch....... 108
Automatic Transmission ..... 112
Manual Transmission ......... 114
Turn signal lever ................. 115
Parking brake ..................... 116
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 118 Gauges and meters ............ 118
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 123
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 127
Headlight switch ................. 127
Fog light switch ................... 129
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 130
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2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 132
Cruise control ...................... 132
Driving assist systems ........ 135
2-5. Driving information ........... 137 Cargo and luggage ............. 137
Vehicle load limits ............... 140
Winter driving tips ............... 141
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............... 144
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 145
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 153
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 154
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 158
Air conditioning system ....... 158
Rear window defogger ........ 164
3-2. Using the audio system.... 165 Audio system types ............. 165
Using the radio .................... 168
Using the CD player ............ 171
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 178
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 186
Using the AUX adapter ....... 189 3-3. Using the interior lights ... 191
Interior lights list ................. 191
• Interior light ....................... 192
• Personal lights.................. 192
3-4. Using the storage features ........................... 193
List of storage features ....... 193
• Glove box ......................... 193
• Console box ..................... 194
• Cup holders (front) ........... 195
• Cup holders (rear) ............. 196
• Bottle holders ................... 197
• Auxiliary box ..................... 197
3-5. Other interior features ..... 199 Sun visors........................... 199
Vanity mirrors ..................... 200
Clock .................................. 201
Portable ashtray ................. 202
Cigarette lighter .................. 203
Power outlet ....................... 204
Armrest ............................... 205
Floor mat ............................ 206
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 208 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 208
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 210
3Interior features
4Maintenance and care

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4-2. Maintenance ..................... 213Maintenance requirements .................... 213
General maintenance ......... 215
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 218
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 219
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 219
Hood................................... 223
Positioning a floor jack ....... 224
Engine compartment .......... 226
Tires ................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 252
Key battery ......................... 255
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 257
Light bulbs .......................... 269
5-1. Essential information....... 282 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 282
If you think something is wrong ............................... 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
Event data recorder............ 290 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 292
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 292
If you have a flat tire ........... 302
If the engine will not start .... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 315
If you lose your keys ........... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 317
If your vehicle overheats..... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 323
6-1. Specifications ................... 326 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 326
Fuel information .................. 335
Tire information................... 338
6-2. Customization ................... 351 Customizable features ........ 351
Items to initialize ................. 353
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 357
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list ........................ 360
Alphabetical index ..................... 361
What to do if... ............................ 369
Index