2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN steering wheel

150 2-5. Driving information
lReversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
l As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
l Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especiall y true on wet or slippery surfaces.
l Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual
transmission, prevent excessive cl utch slippage by keeping engine
rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
l Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
l Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a larger than normal turning radius.
l Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your
vehicle and trailer, causing sway . Periodically check the rear to
prepare for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may
cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying occurs, firmly grip
the steering wheel, reduce speed immediately but gradually, and
steer straight ahead. Never increase speed. If you make no
extreme correction with the stee ring or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
l Take care when passing other v ehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehi cle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
Steering wheel
• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
n If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
ItemsCheck points

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehic le's rear wheels and axles must be
in good condition. (→P. 285)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC (engine off) or ON (engine run-
ning) position.
CAUTION
n Caution while towing
lUse extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
n When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position.

286 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rearVehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position and shift the shift lever to
N.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
NOTICE
nTo prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
n To prevent damaging the vehicle ( vehicles with a manual transmission)
l Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati
on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
nIf a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
nPrecaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

366 Alphabetical index
Seat belt extenders .................45
Seat belt pretensioners ...........43
Seats Adjustment ..............................35
Adjustment precautions...........35
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........83, 87
Cleaning ................................ 210
Folding down the rear seat......36
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................38
Front seat adjustment .............35
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................35
Head restraint..........................39
Properly sitting in the seat .......64
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 123
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 112
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 315
Manual transmission ............. 114
Shift lock system ..................... 315
Side airbags................................66
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
Side mirror Adjusting .................................50
Folding ....................................51
Spare tire Identification number ............. 338
Inflation pressure........... 246, 333
Information ............................ 338
Replacing .............................. 302
Size ....................................... 333
Spare tire............................... 302
Spark plug ................................ 330
Specifications........................... 326
Speedometer ............................ 118 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 48
Column lock release ............. 110
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 332
Warning light ......................... 293
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 193, 197
Bottle holders ................ 193, 197
Console box .................. 193, 194
Cup holders................... 193, 195
Glove box .............................. 193
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 323
Sun visors ................................ 199
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Engine switch ........................ 108
Fog lights switch ................... 129
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Headlights switch .................. 127
Light switch ........................... 127
Power door lock switch ........... 27
Power window switch .............. 53
Turn signal lights ................... 115
Window lock switch ................. 54
Wiper and washer ................. 130
Tachometer .............................. 118
Tail lights Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 61
Engine immobilizer system ..... 59
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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
1Before driving
2When driving