2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN tow

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
nEmergency hook
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler-
ator to free the vehicle.
When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hook is
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.
Do not use the left rear hook. It is not
designed for towing.

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CAUTION
nWhen attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
n When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
nTo avoid damaging the transmission and other components
lAvoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
l If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: P175/65R14 tires
*2: P185/60R15 tires
*3: Canada only
Overall length169.3 in. (4300 mm)
Overall width66.5 in. (1690 mm)
Overall height 57.5 in. (1460 mm)
Wheelbase100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*1
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*2
Rear57.9 in. (1470 mm)*1
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*2
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (383 kg)
Towing capacity*3
(Trailer weight + cargo)700 lb. (318 kg)

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Alphabetical index
If you lose your keys............. 316
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 288
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 323
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 282
If your vehicle overheats ...... 320
Engine Compartment........................ 226
Engine switch ....................... 108
Hood ..................................... 223
How to start the engine ........ 108
Identification number ............ 327
If the engine will not start...... 313
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Immobilizer system................. 59
Overheating .......................... 320
Specifications ....................... 328
Warning light ........................ 293
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 330
Checking .............................. 232
Indicator................................ 123
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Type ..................................... 330
Warning light ........................ 293
Engine immobilizer system ...... 59
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 329
Checking .............................. 227
Grade ................................... 329
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 230
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Warning light ................. 293,295
Engine switch .......................... 108
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 230 EPS
EPS .......................................135
Warning light .........................293
Event data recorder .................290
Floor mat...................................206
Fluid Automatic transmission .........331
Brake .....................................233
Clutch ....................................332
Warning light .................292, 295
Washer ..................................238
Fog lights
Indicator ................................129
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................334
Front fog lights Indicator ................................129
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................334
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................295
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................127
Wattage .................................334
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................115
Lever .....................................115
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................115
Wattage .................................334
Fuel
Capacity ................................328
Fuel pump shut off system ....289
Gas station information .........372
Gauge ...................................118
Information ............................335
Refueling .................................55
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Alphabetical index
Theft prevention labels ........... 63
Theft prevention labels ............. 63
Tire inflation pressure ............ 246
Tire information Glossary ............................... 345
Size ...................................... 342
Tire identification number ..... 341
Uniform tire quality grading .. 343
Tires Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 240
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
Identification number ............ 338
Inflation pressure .......... 246, 333
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 338
Replacing ..................... 240, 302
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 333
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 302
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 240, 295
Warning light ........................ 295
Tools......................................... 302
Total load capacity .................. 140
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 153, 154
Emergency towing ................ 282
Trailer towing ................ 144, 145
Trip meter................................. 121
Trunk .......................................... 32
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 334
Turn signal lights
Indicator................................ 115
Lever .................................... 115
Replacing light bulbs ............ 269
Switch ................................... 115
Wattage ................................ 334 Vanity mirrors...........................200
Vehicle identification
number ...................................327
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................292
Seat belt reminder .................295
Warning lights ABS .......................................293
Airbag system .......................293
Anti-lock brake system ..........293
Brake system ........................292
Charging system .... ...............293
Driver’s seat belt ...................295
Electric power steering system ................................293
Electronic engine control system ................................293
Engine oil replacement..........295
EPS system...........................293
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........293
Front passenger’s seat belt ...295
High engine coolant temperature ........................293
Low brake fluid ......................292
Low engine oil pressure ........293
Low fuel level ........................295
Low tire inflation pressure .....295
Low washer fluid ...................295
Malfunction ............................293
Open door .............................295
Seat belt ................................295
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................293
SRS .......................................293
SRS airbag system ...............293
Tire pressure .........................295
Tire pressure warning system ................................295V
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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