2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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Before driving
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows (if equipped)
The power windows can be opened/closed using the following
switches.
Driver’s power window switches (3-door models)Closing
Opening
One-touch opening (driver’s
window only)
*
*:Pressing the switch in the
opposite direction will stop win-
dow travel partway.
Driver’s power window switches (5-door models)
Closing
Opening
One-touch opening (driver’s
window only)
*
*: Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop win -
dow travel partway.
Front passenger’s power window switch
Closing
Opening

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Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
c
losing a passenger window.
Rear passenger’s power window switch (5-door models)
Closing
Opening
n The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Operating the pow
er windows after turning the engine switch off
(driver’s window only)
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
af
ter the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated
once either front door is opened.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
CAUTION
n
Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
nBefore refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win -
dows are closed.
n Ope
ning the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to ope
n.

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the tether as shown in
the illustration.
n
Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
n Fuel t
ank capacity
Approximately 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION
nRefueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
n When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Before driving
NOTICE
n
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's
painted surface.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system (if equipped)
nSystem maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
n Conditions that may
cause the system to malfunction
l If the
key is in contact with a metallic object
lIf
the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
n Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the followin
g two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer -
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesire
d operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for complia
nce could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi -
cate that the system is operat-
ing.