2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN hood release

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry 6
Trunk release 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 13Audio 12-13 Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat15Clock 14Cruise control14Cup holders15Light control-Instrument panel14Lights & turn signals11Parking brake9Power outlet 13Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat adjustments-Rear10Seats-Head restraints 10Tilt steering wheel8Windows-Power 9
Windshield wipers & washers11
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks-Power 16Doors-Child safety locks16Seat belts16Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor17Spare tire & tools17Trunk-Internal release 17
Tire Pressure Warning System 16

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch
and raise hood
Pull
Engine maintenance
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 127
P. 115
P. 129
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 130
Tilt steering lock release lever P. 48
Hood opener
P. 223
Gauges and meters P. 118
Audio system P. 165
Shift lock override button ∗ P. 315
Trunk opener P. 32
Glove box P. 193
Fuel filler door opener
P. 55
Auxiliary box
P. 197
Bottle holder
P. 197

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
CAUTION
nPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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nOverheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
l Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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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