2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN light

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicl es without tachometer)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
n
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 115)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 127)Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.
(except
Canada)
Headlight indicator
( →P. 127)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( →P. 132)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 127)AIR BAG ON indicator
( →P. 78)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 129)AIR BAG OFF indicator
( →P. 78)
(Automatic transmission vehicles
with tachometer)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 112)
(Automatic transmission vehicles
without tachometer)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors (→P. 112)

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CAUTION
nIf a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
n Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 292)
*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Canada -if equipped)(except
Canada
-if equipped)
(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)
(if equipped)(except
Canada)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)(vehicles
with tachom-
eter)(except
Canada)
********
****
*

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
(except
Canada) (Canada)

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nDaytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
n Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened
while the lights are turned on.
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
n Front fog light switch
OFF
Front fog lights ON

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
nThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
n If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
NOTICE
n
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
n When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
n When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.