2009 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the engine and its components
lDo not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
l The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→P. 337)

141
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 st
atus of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster (vehicles with tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicl es without tachometer)

142 2-2. Instrument cluster
Center panel

143
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. 131)
(vehicles with
tachometer)
Low fuel level indicator
Remaining fuel
•Flash
(Approximately 1.6 gal.
[6.3 L, 1.3 lmp.gal.] or
less)
• Fast flash
(Approximately 1.1 gal.
[4.2 L, 0.9 lmp.gal.] or
less)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 145)
(vehicles
without
tachometer)
(except
Canada)
Headlight indicator
( →P. 145)
(if equipped)
Cruise control main
indicator ( →P. 152)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( →P. 145)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set
indicator ( →P. 152)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( →P. 147)AIR BAG ON indicator
( →P. 93)
(Automatic transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 128)
AIR BAG OFF indicator
(→P. 93)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.

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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. 3 0 7 )
*: 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)
(except
Canada)
********
****
*

145
2
When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
h
igh 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, park-
ing, tail, license plate
an
d 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 r unning lights are not designed for use at
night.
n L
ight reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver's door is opened
while the light
s 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